GarageBand: an Introduction

Course Description:

During this excellent GarageBand: an Introduction course Jeff Dykehouse, a veteran audio engineer, gives you tips and tricks for mastering the interface, learning basic recording techniques, arranging a song, recording live instruments/vocals, editing and mixing tracks, adding special effects, podcasting, and distributing your GarageBand compositions via the internet or CD. Whether you’re someone who is a newcomer to GarageBand, or if you have some experience using it, there is a whole host of information throughout this courses which will enable you to get the most out of GarageBand. This GarageBand course covers a number of interesting and useful topics, such as the new LCD mode, how to burn songs to CD without iTunes, how to arrange track/markers, how to work with multi-take recording, and how to use all the new features of GarageBand.

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

What skills will I gain?

• Get a full introduction to using Garageband
• Learn to record a music project
• Learn to record a podcast episode
• Learn to recording a movie score

Meet the instructor:

Jeff Dykhouse has been actively involved in audio engineering for more than 20 years. He has been a user of computer-based recording systems from their inception. Jeff’s diverse career has earned him gold and platinum awards (RIAA). Many of Jeffs endeavors have been within the Praise & Worship genre, where he has worked with top artists such as Paul Baloche, Crystal Lewis, Kevin Prosch and The Violet Burning. Additional clients include corporations such as RCA, Apple Computer, NBC and Charles Schwab. Jeff owns and operates a recording facility and systems design company in Temecula, CA.

Course outline:

• Module 01: An Overview of Garageband
• Module 02: Recording a Music Project
• Module 03: Recording a Podcast Episode
• Module 04: Recording a Movie Score

What are the requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

How will I be assessed?

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.

What Certification am I going to receive?

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a GarageBand: an Introduction certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.

What careers can I get with this qualification?

This GarageBand: an Introduction course will qualify you to be a Music Producer. The average salary of a Music Producer in the UK is £29,479, and this will increase with experience. Upon successfully completing this course you could go on to become any of the following:

• Musician
• Music Teacher
• Music Producer
• Recording Engineer