GarageBand allows students to digitally create or record their own music and voices to use with other applications within iLife '06. GarageBand is part of the iLife package from Apple. The package includes iMovie, iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD and GarageBand. Content created in one is always available to the other. With little or no musical background students can create original pieces using the built in "loops" and instruments available in GarageBand. The software can also be used to record vocals or live performances using the built in microphone on the computer or by using an external microphone.

Original Music	JDO'S Song - For my identity project I made a song in GarageBand. It represents me because I am vibrant, energetic, and I love music. The notes also reflect my creativity and my taste of music. The beginning shows how I live my life in an ambience of beat and rhythm. The part after that shows my darker, quiet side. After that comes my energy, creativity and fast paced thinking. After that, comes the violin solo, for the loss and unhappiness, but there isn’t that much of it. Then comes the recreation of the first guitar solo cause I thought it was cool. BeeBo the Cats - Created by a Gr. 8 student Classroom Projects from Apple Learning Interchange
Podcasts	Podcasts at various grade levels - These have been published through iWeb. Creating Podcasts Creating a Podcast in GarageBand 3 Creating a Podcast in GarageBand 2
Rappin' to Learn	Multiplication Rap Rappin' to Learn Guide - Create raps in any subject area to learn and reinforce concepts. Rap Samples (Pdf) Podcast Planner (Pdf)

Getting Started
Begin with this activity that presents you with the basic GarageBand concepts and shows you how to incorporate your GarageBand music into iPhoto and iMovie.

Recording Music with the Midi Keyboard

Additional Equipment Available - While schools have one keyboard with their laptop carts, an additional keyboard can be borrowed for use with GarageBand from the board office. Please contact Marnie McMillan or Stu Harris to book one out.