This was so helpful. The quality, time, and effort put in the entire tutorial was definitely not what I expected to come across through a simple quick search. I describe myself as a "flavoured newbie" because I've been playing around with GarageBand the past couple of years, like a little kid out on the loose in a toy store, clicking and experimenting with all buttons my eyes landed on, clearly not knowing what the heck I was doing and for whatever purpose lol. I thought maybe it was about time I try to gain, in the least, some understanding on those buttons. Anyway, the world of art and music doesn't deserve you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm sure future artists who will look into exploring their creativities someday will appreciate this so much when their times come... TO THOSE OF YOU WATCHING THIS TUTORIAL, give Charles's works of art a listen! His song, Nothing But The Glory, hit me hard haha
I'm a musician who writes songs but producing just makes my brain go to mush. I will be watching this video, it just intimidates me a bit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
specially the mastering part of it..inspiration killer lol. Not sure if that video teaches that yet, as Im still watching this gradually, but learning this A to Z would be motivating to write even more songs eventually
Same. I’m a simple man. I write compositions with wood/strings and write lyrics with wood and paper. lol. Can’t say I find a lot of joy in it but it’s needed so I’ve been trying to cram it in so it becomes second nature. I usually go for the most clean and simplistic sound.
I wanted to produce music my whole life so after watching this video I'm incredibly motivated to get started. Thanks Charles for taking your time and going through everything super slow!
There are so many Beginner tutorials out there and only a handful of people that have a gift for teaching. You are such a person. My request is for you to make an Advanced user version. Are you up for the challenge? ;)
Hello, Charles. I really enjoyed your teaching style. Calm voice, excellent details and depth, of course patience. I am not a novice, still I learned a bunch of new stuff from you. Thank you. Kauser
May opportunities and kindness return to you manifold! I'm keen to find out more about mixing and production and your video came up! I've yet to complete the entire tutorial but I had to pause it to say thank you! This was obviously so much effort, with the editing, time stamps and all. Thank you so so much!
Not only am I grateful for your video, but I have to say, as a fellow educator I am really impressed by how accurately and thoroughly you anticipate your student audience. Little things, like telling us what settings we don’t need to worry about and things like that. Amazing.
love this whole video! really really really thank you for this video i was lookin for videos like this and it is finally there! also shoutout for you to do the whole timestamps, appreciate it! 🤍
This tutorial is so thoughtful and detailed. It's not only about using Garageband but also basic mixing and composition. How you managed to communicate all that in such a harmonious manner is simply amazing. I wish you much success on TH-cam. You very much deserve it.
This is a beautiful delivered and extremely useful tutorial. The best I have seen for Garage Band so far. I am through the first hour and 11 minutes and have learnt a lot, especially about MIDI and software instruments. Thank you, Charles!
Thanks - I had so much fun following this. Loved your delivery and you were clear, logical and no showboating. You clearly know what a beginner is and genuinely want to help others to be creative. Top stuff. Abba and Floyd look out - here I come!
As a guitarist for about 30 years, I've always wanted to get into home recording. Today I finally had the chance to buy a Mac and it will be delivered tomorrow. I've only heard of GarageBand and wanted to get an idea of how to use it. This tutorial is the first and only one I've checked out and I must say it's incredibly well done. I haven't even received it yet and now I feel like I know how to use and navigate it already. Thanks for the great tutorial, I can't wait to get started!
DAWSOME! I thought using a DAW was going to be really difficult. I was able to follow everything you so clearly explained, and now to experiment and finally produce something (actually ANYTHING). I've been collecting the equipment, instruments (flute, clarinet, several basses, mic, etc.), midi controllers (keyboards, EWI, pads, etc, etc. and more on the way [Artiphon I1 and a Orba]) for a few years and now it's finally time for me to make music. Thank you for this vid for beginners (I'm 69yo, so NOT a total beginner in music!).
Very well explained! I have intuitively tried to use garage band for my karaoke creation, but this has now encouraged me to use other instruments to try our my own production. Can't thank you enough for explaining details so patiently - this is like social service or community service for all those trying out their music creation. Thank you!
I actually had GarageBand lessons at my local Apple Store when I was given my first ever computer and I got absolutely nowhere. That was two years ago. I found your video shortly afterwards and I have been using it ever since as my sole reference when making recordings with this app. The time and care with which you put this together is truly outstanding. Thank you so much.
Fantastic job on this tutorial. Just the right pace for a beginner to absorb the most helpful controls in GB! Really appreciated the time you took to do this! 👍👍👍👍
I don’t know how much appreciate is enough for this video. It’s definitely great, go through details for a beginner and so much clear to understand. Well done man. You did a cool job. I was expecting automation tutorial but I haven’t watched your other GB tutorial videos. Anyway so much thanks again. ✋🏻👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻🙋🏻♂️
This is a fab video which is incredibly helpful. I like the fact you present in a nice calm manner and haven't gone for the often used OTT style of tutorial. I'm only 15 minutes in and already know more about Garageband than I have learnt in 2 years of messing around with it! I think someone else said it but it really is exceptionally kind of you to have taken the time to make this video and for allowing people to watch it for free. A really huge thank you for that xxx
What an absolutely stellar tutorial!! Your demonstration is logical and your narrative is clear, concise and very easy to understand. Thank you - I am going to take the plunge tomorrow and give it a try!
This was awesome! I have played around with GarageBand for years, but never went through a tutorial that explained things so clearly. Now I feel MUCH more confident and productive in the GB environment and plan to use it MUCH more often. Thank you Charles!
Hey Charles, this is very brief and professional course. I have been working with GB for quite a while now, but I have still received many answers to open questions. Thanks a lot!
A long video, but well worth the length and full of great information and explanations! I went from knowing nothing to now feeling like I can jump right in and start making music. I have a full sized Clavinova digital piano that I just realized I can plug in to my computer. Thank you!!
Thank you Charles! I am a beginner and want to help my daughter who is a singer/songwriter produce her own music. You were easy to follow and had a calm and steady voice. I also liked that you are a very good teacher and the videos pace was perfect for me. I liked that every minute I was learning (all value and no fluff) meaning I did not get bored or frustrated because you left your ego out of it and just kept in the education and value throughout the video. I really feel I have a basic understanding and can now explore GarageBand on my MacBook Pro. I have avoided it in the past due to complete ignorance. Thank you so much for giving up some of your knowledge and valuable time to help others. After my daughter, Sophia Lund, and I produce some original music... I will pass it on to you:) You are amazing! In Gratitude! Terri L.
Brilliant! These long tutorials with chapters are like an encyclopaedia and you’re rocking it! You’re defining a new technique for TH-cam usage and sharing your expertise in a professional delivery. I hope this generates strong revenues for you - it should 😃
You my wise friend are a hero. I was completely expecting to lose track of what you were saying because when I normally watch these type of vids they are quite complex in explaining and miss out a lot of the basic fundamentals, however you are fantastic at explaining what everything means while also keeping it some what simple and comprehensive. :)
This was a pure joy to watch. Adding your own vocals was a brilliant move and made the video all the more endearing and inspiring to watch. Hard to believe the video is almost 2 hrs long as it felt like barely 30 minutes and made me go, "wait, is it over already?" This is a gift and a gem of an instructional video! Thank you so much, and all the best to you.
Hi Charles, I think that was amongst the very highest quality tutorials I have ever seen on TH-cam! My compliments. It is so rare to get an amazing musical artist that also happens to be a brilliant teacher. Thanks so much, I learned a lot. Absolutely love 'Skeletons In Your Closet' by the way! Best wishes, Mark and Rose
I've spent a lot of time with GarageBand learning the basics of many controls. But I felt very limited at putting it all together so to speak, especially when it came to trying to add useful drum tracks. Your video provided many insights into areas I just hadn't dug into and I can see lots of new avenues for experimentation that will make my use of this software move to a more advanced stage. Well done.
Thank you very much sir... Thank you for giving your valuable time to us... very nicely presented.... Even a beginner like me could understand it....God bless you.
Just got a MIDI and opened GarageBand for the first time yesterday. I was completely lost. I eventually found your perfect tutorial. THANK YOU! your presentation was clear and covered the basics without loosing me in the details. Now I'm ready to start experimenting. This is going to be fun.
That’s awesome Dankers. Very happy to hear that. You might be interested in checking out my GarageBand For Beginners course. Might be right up your alley.
You're a deeply good soul to have given the time to help people with this video. I've long wanted to seriously make music and this will help me move further in to that journey. Thank you! 🙏
This is a great tutorial! A lot to learn, but you present it in a calm and patient manner. You’re a gifted teacher! Thanks for taking the time to try and teach us the basics of GB. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Perfect for us beginners! 👍
i love this. im 14 and i'd really love to make music and sing as a career so hopefully this tutorial would help me expand my music beyond my piano lol.
Thank you so much for this. As a beginner, this really helped my understanding of the software and you've inspired me to record more in GB. Didn't think I'd finish the video, but I watched the whole thing through and recorded a song after. This video was very helpful and I thank you for your effort and time.
I LOVE YOU for making this video. Thank you so much. A classically trained pianist, but never got to express myself musically. Buying a digital piano last year made me realise the possibilities with having a software instrument. This video is everything - thank you Charles!
How come your Steinway Grand Piano sounds sooo soft and smooth? I tried to adjust it so it sounds just like yours a lot but for the life of me couldn't and settled for a modified Pop Key Producer, but, how did you do it so that the Steinway sounds so good, like seriously, that actually surprises me a lot. EDIT (for everyone else who might have the same problem): The Velocity seems to do the trick. While the Steinway Grand Piano sounds rather rough with its default settings, lowering the velocity gives it, no pun intended, a softer touch and removes the strain from playing the keys. Usually the velocity is 98, you can see this very good in the Musical Typing window (command K), and can change it there to a more moderate lower velocity. anything between 20 and 50 is a lot more pleasant to listen to, and this does a great deal of delight with other instruments, too.
Hi Charles, great video! I am recording using a mic, and can hear the audio recording on garageband, but there is no soundwave. How do I fix this? Thanks!
Hey brother Charles, Damini here from India . Thank you so much for explaining all this in detail . Well I am song writer, composer and singer. I compose my all songs on tanpura only. I do not play any instruments . I dnt know how to . But wanted to make track on my Mac and I went through your tutorial . I hv a question , can I make music track through midi ? Though I dnt know how to play piano . Pls guide me. Thanks .
@@scoups95 GarageBand its an app that comes integrated directly on every Apple device... and every Apple device has iOS system... he is explaining with iOS because, unless you download it on a device with an android or Microsoft system, the layout is exactly the same... iOS
Hey Charles, I came here from your other "Beginner" 10 minute video, it's great to see that you responded so perfectly to the feedback you received from those commenters. I haven't yet watched this through, but wanted to share my appreciation as a beginner looking for an in-depth overview in a single video, especially one that is time stamped!
Charles, This tutorial was extremely helpful. Your high level introduction then guidance into deeper dives explaining the power and simplicity of this tool is masterful. Your soft tone of voice offers us a level of confidence that we can create and accomplish anything. I appreciate learning from an accomplished musician and recording artist. I'm discovering your music too and really liking it. Thank you for helping all of us on our music journey.
Charles You are just an amazing tutor. in fact the best and simple explanation that I've seen on you tube so far. thank you so much for your time taken to make these awesome and informative videos.
Watched the whole thing and now i feel so much closer to making my own soundtrack! Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge and experience. Best tutorial !
In less than 2 hours, this FREE, clear, succinct, comprehensive, well-produced (love the zoom-ins/outs!), and practical tutorial showed me how to get GB up and running. An extraordinary gift from @CharlesCleyn, much appreciated (and subscribed for more). ¡Gracias!
thank you Charles, I finally faced my fears of not getting music- and I feel so relieved to even watch this a full go, after years of working with Garage band. Many blessings to you!
Funny thing is I have done about 30 songs on Spotify using Garageband to record my guitars, bass, and Band In a Box for the rest, and checking out this tutorial now. And still learning a lot since I haven't done much midi before, just recording analoge playing. Very good video!
An incredible tutorial Charles! Thank you for sharing with the world. I appreciate all the basics you covered, details along the way and the extra push challenge for those who are ready.
This is the best instructional video that I have watched in years. I loved the titled index throughout to locate what you are looking for quickly. I am looking forward to watching the entire video.
Super helpful tutorial! Thank you so much for taking your time for this beginner tutorial. It is explained in an easy language. Now I'm motivated to start writing my own songs! Love your music too, great songs!
Thank you so so much for this. Finally a tutorial that doesnt miss out massive chunks . Im so grateful for your time and clear steps. Its been a lifesaver !!
Thank you so much for your tutorial! It's helped me sooooo very much. I've been managing in GarageBand by just trying different things and have actually created some ok music. I felt limited so I finally decided to try a tutorial. It was worth every minute! You explain everything so well. You did a deep dive for a beginner like myself. I feel like I can really enhance what I've been doing.
Wow, Charles, you are a fantastic teacher! I have struggled to learn how to record my music. I'm a performing musician and have also watched my college students use Pro Tools, but when I tried it I hit a brick wall really fast. Then tried a couple other DAWs, but just wasn't getting it. I finally decided that I have to learn GB because it was easier and it's right on my Mac, but it wasn't as intuitive as I was hoping. So I found your tutorial, and it is exactly what I need. You seem to really grasp what a beginner needs to know. You are extremely thorough, calm and supportive. Thank you so much for offering this great tutorial.
Excellent introduction - with considerable breadth - to GarageBand. Great for guitarists like me looking to understand the basics of working with audio, MIDI, and the new Drummer track, presets, EQ, Plug-ins, and more in GB. Really a useful 1.5 hours (especially if you follow along with your own tracks in GB; it will take longer but you'll really learn it that way). By the end, you'll understand everything on your screen in GB and you're ready to ready to record a demo. I used Logic years ago but it was always overwhelming with the complexity. GarageBand, on the other hand, seems like just the right amount of parameters I need to get demos done. Perhaps the only thing I had to go elsewhere to learn about was comping audio takes. A really great video I can't recommend enough. Thanks!
This was such a good tutorial! Thank you! I can't stand tutorials that say "for Beginners" but they still expect that youl know a bunch of preliminary things that aren't discussed, like lingo, or what types of problems might be encoutnered and why and how to fix it. thank you thank you.
Thank you SOOOOO much for taking the time to make this video! I've been looking for a beginner step by step tutorial for me to learn to make my own music!! Now I feel like I can start to make something that my own vision. Thank you again!!!
Charles, thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything and showing us what to do. You simply do not know how much you help beginners like me. Thank you again and thank you.😀😀
By FAR, the best tutorial I’ve come across! So many “beginner” videos about this stuff but none compare to the detail and effort of this video. Thanks you so much! I’ve been using GB on my iphone and am transitioning to a macbook and this has helped me so much!
This is such a well done tutorial. Easy to follow even for a complete beginner in music production like myself. Can’t thank you enough for opening the door to something that always felt out of reach until now. 👏
You are a natural teacher. Really excellent presentation and explanations. You show such patience . Thanks so much for introducing his and clearing up so many mysteries! Will listen to some of your music.
I am impressed, if you really think about it, you will realize the work that is behind a perfectly prepared and didactic 2 hour video. Good job, you earned my like.
I searched through tutorials that did not meet may beginner needs. Your tutorial is exactly what a raw beginner requires. I have I watched the whole tutorial and now feel a lot more confident to attempt recording. Many Thanks Charles
Thanks ever so much for the free GarageBand tutorial PDF download. It comes very handy indeed after watching for more than a couple times the almost two hours of in detail GarageBand Guide For Beginners you've so elegantly put together on your channel here - you're a gifted educator Charles - your contribution in audio/music tech knowledge sharing it's greatly appreciated. I'm a retired performing arts practitioner in education, production and performance and familiar with the basics of using a DAW but it is seventeen years since I've worked on MacOS environment and your careful guidance is very useful to have to hand before purchasing a modern Apple PowerBook.👍👌 Regards George 🎶😉
As a trained keyboard musician, but knowing nothing about digital recording and having a Mac with GarageBand preinstalled, I was eager to know how I could use my musical skills to record and enhance my playing. Your video has opened up a new world to me, and you have taken the time to explain GB features so clearly. I can also hook up my keyboards via MIDI so I’m set to go! Many, many thanks for your help.
This was sooooo hugely helpful. Thank you, man! Been limping along in GarageBand for years and this video opens so many doors for me. Super appreciated!!
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I can't thank you enough for this!!! This is a godsend
I can' agree with you enough!
you're very welcome Monic and Chris!
I agree! Thank you!
Agreed!!!!
When it comes to music production, I've never seen such a professional tutorial. I truly learned a lot. Well done, sir!
This was so helpful. The quality, time, and effort put in the entire tutorial was definitely not what I expected to come across through a simple quick search. I describe myself as a "flavoured newbie" because I've been playing around with GarageBand the past couple of years, like a little kid out on the loose in a toy store, clicking and experimenting with all buttons my eyes landed on, clearly not knowing what the heck I was doing and for whatever purpose lol. I thought maybe it was about time I try to gain, in the least, some understanding on those buttons.
Anyway, the world of art and music doesn't deserve you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm sure future artists who will look into exploring their creativities someday will appreciate this so much when their times come... TO THOSE OF YOU WATCHING THIS TUTORIAL, give Charles's works of art a listen! His song, Nothing But The Glory, hit me hard haha
Thank you so much EJ. This comment really means a lot to me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and this wonderful positive feedback.
Have started to watch this. At last someone who can put over the basics properly. Brilliant.
Can you use Garage band now?
@@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio yes! I haven’t in a while though because I switched to Logic Pro a few months later
@@ejcandelaria is there a big difference?
I'm a musician who writes songs but producing just makes my brain go to mush. I will be watching this video, it just intimidates me a bit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for sharing Sydney. Come back if you have any questions :)
Hear you!
specially the mastering part of it..inspiration killer lol. Not sure if that video teaches that yet, as Im still watching this gradually, but learning this A to Z would be motivating to write even more songs eventually
Same. I’m a simple man. I write compositions with wood/strings and write lyrics with wood and paper. lol. Can’t say I find a lot of joy in it but it’s needed so I’ve been trying to cram it in so it becomes second nature. I usually go for the most clean and simplistic sound.
You dont have to watch the whole thing… OH I’M WATCHING THE WHOLE THING!! 😂
I’m very happy to hear this :)
Hahaha I hear you bro! Same here!
I wanted to produce music my whole life so after watching this video I'm incredibly motivated to get started. Thanks Charles for taking your time and going through everything super slow!
same! good luck!
Same here :)
There are so many Beginner tutorials out there and only a handful of people that have a gift for teaching. You are such a person. My request is for you to make an Advanced user version. Are you up for the challenge? ;)
I am!!
This tutorial is fantastic. I don't feel like I'm flying blind in Garage Band now. This is a high-quality tutorial and you are very much appreciated!
Thanks for taking your time to teach us beginners, Charles!! This is great!!
You’re very welcome Saurab. Glad it was helpful to you!
This is what I needed. Thank you for being so generous in creating this free tutorial.
You’re very welcome Michelle!
Hello, Charles. I really enjoyed your teaching style. Calm voice, excellent details and depth, of course patience. I am not a novice, still I learned a bunch of new stuff from you. Thank you. Kauser
Thanks Kauser, I really appreciate your kind words.
Fantastic! I went from total Garageband ignoramus to beginner in two hours. Thank you so much.
May opportunities and kindness return to you manifold! I'm keen to find out more about mixing and production and your video came up! I've yet to complete the entire tutorial but I had to pause it to say thank you! This was obviously so much effort, with the editing, time stamps and all. Thank you so so much!
Comprehensive tutorial, perfect for the beginner. Each detail well explained.
Thanks Mary :)
Not only am I grateful for your video, but I have to say, as a fellow educator I am really impressed by how accurately and thoroughly you anticipate your student audience. Little things, like telling us what settings we don’t need to worry about and things like that. Amazing.
love this whole video! really really really thank you for this video i was lookin for videos like this and it is finally there! also shoutout for you to do the whole timestamps, appreciate it! 🤍
This tutorial is so thoughtful and detailed. It's not only about using Garageband but also basic mixing and composition. How you managed to communicate all that in such a harmonious manner is simply amazing. I wish you much success on TH-cam. You very much deserve it.
This is a beautiful delivered and extremely useful tutorial. The best I have seen for Garage Band so far. I am through the first hour and 11 minutes and have learnt a lot, especially about MIDI and software instruments. Thank you, Charles!
You’re very welcome Gaurav, thanks for letting me know.
Thanks - I had so much fun following this. Loved your delivery and you were clear, logical and no showboating. You clearly know what a beginner is and genuinely want to help others to be creative. Top stuff. Abba and Floyd look out - here I come!
As a guitarist for about 30 years, I've always wanted to get into home recording. Today I finally had the chance to buy a Mac and it will be delivered tomorrow. I've only heard of GarageBand and wanted to get an idea of how to use it. This tutorial is the first and only one I've checked out and I must say it's incredibly well done. I haven't even received it yet and now I feel like I know how to use and navigate it already. Thanks for the great tutorial, I can't wait to get started!
Hows your music making going?
DAWSOME! I thought using a DAW was going to be really difficult. I was able to follow everything you so clearly explained, and now to experiment and finally produce something (actually ANYTHING). I've been collecting the equipment, instruments (flute, clarinet, several basses, mic, etc.), midi controllers (keyboards, EWI, pads, etc, etc. and more on the way [Artiphon I1 and a Orba]) for a few years and now it's finally time for me to make music. Thank you for this vid for beginners (I'm 69yo, so NOT a total beginner in music!).
Are you making music via this method yet?
This was fantastic - really clear and comprehensive without being overwhelming. Thanks so much!
Very well explained! I have intuitively tried to use garage band for my karaoke creation, but this has now encouraged me to use other instruments to try our my own production. Can't thank you enough for explaining details so patiently - this is like social service or community service for all those trying out their music creation. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial! I love your pacing here! I appreciate the time and thought you put into this. Thanks, Charles!
Thanks Alexandra :)
As a GB beginner this video was immensely helpful. Thank you for putting together such a great tutorial!
You’re welcome Bryan!!
I actually had GarageBand lessons at my local Apple Store when I was given my first ever computer and I got absolutely nowhere. That was two years ago. I found your video shortly afterwards and I have been using it ever since as my sole reference when making recordings with this app. The time and care with which you put this together is truly outstanding. Thank you so much.
Fantastic job on this tutorial. Just the right pace for a beginner to absorb the most helpful controls in GB! Really appreciated the time you took to do this! 👍👍👍👍
Really appreciate the effort you make to put these tutorials together. Very generous.
You’re very welcome.
I don’t know how much appreciate is enough for this video. It’s definitely great, go through details for a beginner and so much clear to understand. Well done man. You did a cool job. I was expecting automation tutorial but I haven’t watched your other GB tutorial videos. Anyway so much thanks again. ✋🏻👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻🙋🏻♂️
This is a fab video which is incredibly helpful. I like the fact you present in a nice calm manner and haven't gone for the often used OTT style of tutorial. I'm only 15 minutes in and already know more about Garageband than I have learnt in 2 years of messing around with it! I think someone else said it but it really is exceptionally kind of you to have taken the time to make this video and for allowing people to watch it for free. A really huge thank you for that xxx
What an absolutely stellar tutorial!! Your demonstration is logical and your narrative is clear, concise and very easy to understand. Thank you - I am going to take the plunge tomorrow and give it a try!
This was awesome! I have played around with GarageBand for years, but never went through a tutorial that explained things so clearly. Now I feel MUCH more confident and productive in the GB environment and plan to use it MUCH more often. Thank you Charles!
That’s super Bob. Glad to hear that. Good luck on your journey and come back if you have any questions.
100% agree!
Best teacher ever!
Thanks Layla!!
Hey Charles, this is very brief and professional course. I have been working with GB for quite a while now, but I have still received many answers to open questions.
Thanks a lot!
One of the best tutorials hands down. I had my paper & pen out & learned a ton, much appreciated!!!
A long video, but well worth the length and full of great information and explanations! I went from knowing nothing to now feeling like I can jump right in and start making music. I have a full sized Clavinova digital piano that I just realized I can plug in to my computer. Thank you!!
You're very welcome, I'm happy to hear this and get you set off on the right foot! Have fun playing the Clavinova!
Thank you Charles! I am a beginner and want to help my daughter who is a singer/songwriter produce her own music. You were easy to follow and had a calm and steady voice. I also liked that you are a very good teacher and the videos pace was perfect for me. I liked that every minute I was learning (all value and no fluff) meaning I did not get bored or frustrated because you left your ego out of it and just kept in the education and value throughout the video. I really feel I have a basic understanding and can now explore GarageBand on my MacBook Pro. I have avoided it in the past due to complete ignorance. Thank you so much for giving up some of your knowledge and valuable time to help others. After my daughter, Sophia Lund, and I produce some original music... I will pass it on to you:) You are amazing! In Gratitude! Terri L.
Well said Terri. I couldn't have said it better myself. Charles was super cool and easy to listen and follow.
Hello sir i would like to know her artist name or where i can listen to her music
This is one of the best-detailed intro videos on any subject, period! Thank you, Charles! 🤩🤩🤩
Brilliant! These long tutorials with chapters are like an encyclopaedia and you’re rocking it! You’re defining a new technique for TH-cam usage and sharing your expertise in a professional delivery. I hope this generates strong revenues for you - it should 😃
1.25x gang, reporting!
Awesome channel. Very detailed explanations and on point. Keep up the good work Charles.
Thanks very much Richard. I appreciate the kind words!
You my wise friend are a hero. I was completely expecting to lose track of what you were saying because when I normally watch these type of vids they are quite complex in explaining and miss out a lot of the basic fundamentals, however you are fantastic at explaining what everything means while also keeping it some what simple and comprehensive. :)
I love how you used Hey, Jude as an example! I play piano, & I've started making sheet music, & now I'm getting a new iPad, & starting GarageBand!
This was a pure joy to watch. Adding your own vocals was a brilliant move and made the video all the more endearing and inspiring to watch. Hard to believe the video is almost 2 hrs long as it felt like barely 30 minutes and made me go, "wait, is it over already?" This is a gift and a gem of an instructional video! Thank you so much, and all the best to you.
That’s very kind of you Mike. If you’re interested, I have a free pdf download in the description that will help you learn GarageBand faster.
You're seriously a G for making this video, thank you!! ❤️
you're super welcome!
Hi Charles, I think that was amongst the very highest quality tutorials I have ever seen on TH-cam! My compliments. It is so rare to get an amazing musical artist that also happens to be a brilliant teacher. Thanks so much, I learned a lot. Absolutely love 'Skeletons In Your Closet' by the way! Best wishes, Mark and Rose
I've spent a lot of time with GarageBand learning the basics of many controls. But I felt very limited at putting it all together so to speak, especially when it came to trying to add useful drum tracks. Your video provided many insights into areas I just hadn't dug into and I can see lots of new avenues for experimentation that will make my use of this software move to a more advanced stage. Well done.
Thank you very much sir... Thank you for giving your valuable time to us... very nicely presented.... Even a beginner like me could understand it....God bless you.
You’re very welcome Nismy!!
Very great work, you've made it very simple to understand.
Thanks Seth, I'm very happy that it was helpful to you.
Just got a MIDI and opened GarageBand for the first time yesterday. I was completely lost. I eventually found your perfect tutorial. THANK YOU! your presentation was clear and covered the basics without loosing me in the details. Now I'm ready to start experimenting. This is going to be fun.
That’s awesome Dankers. Very happy to hear that. You might be interested in checking out my GarageBand For Beginners course. Might be right up your alley.
I like that you explain EVERYTHING, icons, shortcuts, etc.
Very concise and helpful.
This is exactly what I needed - I'm learning so much, thanks for helping out this total newbie!
Awesome job, thank you!
Hi Martino! Thanks for watching.
You're a deeply good soul to have given the time to help people with this video. I've long wanted to seriously make music and this will help me move further in to that journey. Thank you! 🙏
This is a great tutorial! A lot to learn, but you present it in a calm and patient manner. You’re a gifted teacher! Thanks for taking the time to try and teach us the basics of GB. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Perfect for us beginners! 👍
I can see you put a lot of time and effort into this tutorial. It was very helpful to me, and just wanted to add my thanks!
i love this. im 14 and i'd really love to make music and sing as a career so hopefully this tutorial would help me expand my music beyond my piano lol.
same, but different age 😁
Good luck!!
I want to ask, who is the monster that disliked the video?
Perhaps Maugrim or the White Witch have a thing against Mr. Tumnus here!
It was I >:D jk
Oh, it's people that use instruments to make music.
Thank you so much for this. As a beginner, this really helped my understanding of the software and you've inspired me to record more in GB. Didn't think I'd finish the video, but I watched the whole thing through and recorded a song after. This video was very helpful and I thank you for your effort and time.
I LOVE YOU for making this video. Thank you so much. A classically trained pianist, but never got to express myself musically. Buying a digital piano last year made me realise the possibilities with having a software instrument. This video is everything - thank you Charles!
How come your Steinway Grand Piano sounds sooo soft and smooth? I tried to adjust it so it sounds just like yours a lot but for the life of me couldn't and settled for a modified Pop Key Producer, but, how did you do it so that the Steinway sounds so good, like seriously, that actually surprises me a lot.
EDIT (for everyone else who might have the same problem): The Velocity seems to do the trick. While the Steinway Grand Piano sounds rather rough with its default settings, lowering the velocity gives it, no pun intended, a softer touch and removes the strain from playing the keys. Usually the velocity is 98, you can see this very good in the Musical Typing window (command K), and can change it there to a more moderate lower velocity. anything between 20 and 50 is a lot more pleasant to listen to, and this does a great deal of delight with other instruments, too.
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Thanks for coming back to answer your own comment! Glad you got it sorted.
🙋🏼♂️Hi everyone, if you'd like to learn GarageBand faster here is a free video + guide for you → www.charlescleyn.com/learn-garageband
Hi Charles, great video! I am recording using a mic, and can hear the audio recording on garageband, but there is no soundwave. How do I fix this? Thanks!
This is really helpful, but the layout on ios is different. Will u do a video on that?
Thank you !!
Hey brother Charles,
Damini here from India .
Thank you so much for explaining all this in detail . Well I am song writer, composer and singer. I compose my all songs on tanpura only. I do not play any instruments . I dnt know how to . But wanted to make track on my Mac and I went through your tutorial . I hv a question , can I make music track through midi ? Though I dnt know how to play piano . Pls guide me. Thanks .
@@scoups95 GarageBand its an app that comes integrated directly on every Apple device... and every Apple device has iOS system... he is explaining with iOS because, unless you download it on a device with an android or Microsoft system, the layout is exactly the same... iOS
Hey Charles, I came here from your other "Beginner" 10 minute video, it's great to see that you responded so perfectly to the feedback you received from those commenters.
I haven't yet watched this through, but wanted to share my appreciation as a beginner looking for an in-depth overview in a single video, especially one that is time stamped!
Charles, This tutorial was extremely helpful. Your high level introduction then guidance into deeper dives explaining the power and simplicity of this tool is masterful. Your soft tone of voice offers us a level of confidence that we can create and accomplish anything. I appreciate learning from an accomplished musician and recording artist. I'm discovering your music too and really liking it. Thank you for helping all of us on our music journey.
Charles You are just an amazing tutor. in fact the best and simple explanation that I've seen on you tube so far. thank you so much for your time taken to make these awesome and informative videos.
Watched the whole thing and now i feel so much closer to making my own soundtrack! Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge and experience. Best tutorial !
In less than 2 hours, this FREE, clear, succinct, comprehensive, well-produced (love the zoom-ins/outs!), and practical tutorial showed me how to get GB up and running. An extraordinary gift from @CharlesCleyn, much appreciated (and subscribed for more). ¡Gracias!
Just finished this whole video. I've used GarageBand on and off for years and this was a great refresher. Thanks again!
thank you Charles, I finally faced my fears of not getting music- and I feel so relieved to even watch this a full go, after years of working with Garage band. Many blessings to you!
This is a great tutorial. Very straight forward and easy to follow. Really opened my eyes to what i can do with GarageBand. Thank you!!
Funny thing is I have done about 30 songs on Spotify using Garageband to record my guitars, bass, and Band In a Box for the rest, and checking out this tutorial now. And still learning a lot since I haven't done much midi before, just recording analoge playing. Very good video!
Hi, this is by far the best tutorial I have seen about this software. Keep up the good work
brilliant video thank you and especially for your patience
An incredible tutorial Charles! Thank you for sharing with the world. I appreciate all the basics you covered, details along the way and the extra push challenge for those who are ready.
This is the best instructional video that I have watched in years. I loved the titled index throughout to locate what you are looking for quickly. I am looking forward to watching the entire video.
Super helpful tutorial! Thank you so much for taking your time for this beginner tutorial. It is explained in an easy language. Now I'm motivated to start writing my own songs! Love your music too, great songs!
Brilliant tutorial, I've been meaning to get started on Garageband for years, now, thanks to you Im on my way. THANKYOU.
Thank you so so much for this. Finally a tutorial that doesnt miss out massive chunks . Im so grateful for your time and clear steps. Its been a lifesaver !!
What an amazing tutorial! The amount of time and detail you put in, God bless you. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your tutorial! It's helped me sooooo very much. I've been managing in GarageBand by just trying different things and have actually created some ok music. I felt limited so I finally decided to try a tutorial. It was worth every minute! You explain everything so well. You did a deep dive for a beginner like myself. I feel like I can really enhance what I've been doing.
Wow, Charles, you are a fantastic teacher! I have struggled to learn how to record my music. I'm a performing musician and have also watched my college students use Pro Tools, but when I tried it I hit a brick wall really fast. Then tried a couple other DAWs, but just wasn't getting it. I finally decided that I have to learn GB because it was easier and it's right on my Mac, but it wasn't as intuitive as I was hoping. So I found your tutorial, and it is exactly what I need. You seem to really grasp what a beginner needs to know. You are extremely thorough, calm and supportive. Thank you so much for offering this great tutorial.
Excellent introduction - with considerable breadth - to GarageBand. Great for guitarists like me looking to understand the basics of working with audio, MIDI, and the new Drummer track, presets, EQ, Plug-ins, and more in GB. Really a useful 1.5 hours (especially if you follow along with your own tracks in GB; it will take longer but you'll really learn it that way). By the end, you'll understand everything on your screen in GB and you're ready to ready to record a demo.
I used Logic years ago but it was always overwhelming with the complexity. GarageBand, on the other hand, seems like just the right amount of parameters I need to get demos done.
Perhaps the only thing I had to go elsewhere to learn about was comping audio takes. A really great video I can't recommend enough. Thanks!
This was such a good tutorial! Thank you! I can't stand tutorials that say "for Beginners" but they still expect that youl know a bunch of preliminary things that aren't discussed, like lingo, or what types of problems might be encoutnered and why and how to fix it. thank you thank you.
Thank you SOOOOO much for taking the time to make this video! I've been looking for a beginner step by step tutorial for me to learn to make my own music!! Now I feel like I can start to make something that my own vision. Thank you again!!!
This is by far the best tutorial for Garage Band, thanks bro.
Charles, thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything and showing us what to do. You simply do not know how much you help beginners like me. Thank you again and thank you.😀😀
By FAR, the best tutorial I’ve come across! So many “beginner” videos about this stuff but none compare to the detail and effort of this video. Thanks you so much! I’ve been using GB on my iphone and am transitioning to a macbook and this has helped me so much!
Super great to hear Omar! Thanks for this feedback, I appreciate it.
Oh man, I'm so looking forward to this, exactly what I need. So glad you are here !! Thanks
This is such a well done tutorial. Easy to follow even for a complete beginner in music production like myself. Can’t thank you enough for opening the door to something that always felt out of reach until now. 👏
just watched the 10 min course and look forward to watching this soon! Thanks Charles for your very clear teaching style...
great breakdown. im really excited to get into this kind of creation i feel like im about to create masterpieces.
You are a natural teacher. Really excellent presentation and explanations. You show such patience . Thanks so much for introducing his and clearing up so many mysteries! Will listen to some of your music.
Amazing ! Such a clear, well-paced, comprehensive tutorial on Garageband like no other. Thank you for all of your kind efforts !!
My pleasure, I’m glad it’s helpful!
I am impressed, if you really think about it, you will realize the work that is behind a perfectly prepared and didactic 2 hour video. Good job, you earned my like.
I searched through tutorials that did not meet may beginner needs. Your tutorial is exactly what a raw beginner requires. I have I watched the whole tutorial and now feel a lot more confident to attempt recording. Many Thanks Charles
Thanks very much Richard. If you’re interested, I have a free pdf download in the description that will help you learn GarageBand faster.
30 minutes in! So far so good. This is excellent material
Amazing tutorial taught with respect to us who are truly beginners - slow paced and clear instructions. Thank you!
Thanks ever so much for the free GarageBand tutorial PDF download. It comes very handy indeed after watching for more than a couple times the almost two hours of in detail GarageBand Guide For Beginners you've so elegantly put together on your channel here - you're a gifted educator Charles - your contribution in audio/music tech knowledge sharing it's greatly appreciated.
I'm a retired performing arts practitioner in education, production and performance and familiar with the basics of using a DAW but it is seventeen years since I've worked on MacOS environment and your careful guidance is very useful to have to hand before purchasing a modern Apple PowerBook.👍👌
Regards George 🎶😉
As a trained keyboard musician, but knowing nothing about digital recording and having a Mac with GarageBand preinstalled, I was eager to know how I could use my musical skills to record and enhance my playing. Your video has opened up a new world to me, and you have taken the time to explain GB features so clearly. I can also hook up my keyboards via MIDI so I’m set to go! Many, many thanks for your help.
This was sooooo hugely helpful. Thank you, man! Been limping along in GarageBand for years and this video opens so many doors for me. Super appreciated!!