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GARAGEBAND FOR BEGINNERS. Jane Engelmann Bill Garnett. Workshop Intentions. By the end of this session you should be able to;. know how to use the basic functions of the GarageBand program. create an original, multi track composition using GarageBand.
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GARAGEBAND FOR BEGINNERS Jane Engelmann Bill Garnett
Workshop Intentions By the end of this session you should be able to; • know how to use the basic functions of the GarageBand program • create an original, multi track composition using GarageBand • learn how to create a Podcast and how to share it • have lots of ideas of how the use of the GarageBand program could be used for and by your PYP students • explore GarageBand on iPad (for those interested)
GarageBandFAQS What is it? Can anybody use it? Is it only on Mac computers? What can it do? How can it be used in the classroom?
Fundamentals REFER TO GARAGBAND FOR BEGINNERS GUIDE FOR REFERENCE Opening the program Starting a new project Finding and selecting loops Creating a multi tracked composition Adjusting individual track volume
TASK 1 15-20 minutesBE A ROCK GURU Create your own multi tracked composition SPECIFICATIONS Max 32 bars in length. 4 tracks; Beats, Bass, Guitars and FX Staggered entrances and finishes of each track (so you’ll get a pyramid effect) Follow the instructions on the GarageBand for Beginners guide (if needed)
TASK 2 15 minutes CREATE A BACKING TRACK FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING; Music for a Wildlife Documentary (look at FX and World loops) Music for a TV advert for energy sports drink or an extreme sports retailer Music for a Yoga Class
What is a Podcast? A podcast is a method of publishing recorded talk, music and sometimes text, images or movies via the Internet, (or school network) in a way that shares your content automatically and on a regular basis with your listeners.
TASK 3 15 minutes Create an audio podcast. It could be a quick report, announcement or advert for something school based. Add music (jingles , stingers) and your voice recording
How can we link what we’ve covered today to learning in the classroom? (i.e Units of Inquiry/Assessment etc.) • http://edudemic.com/2011/09/ipads-in-classroom/