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Introduction to Garageband on the Ipad for Kids
Karen Bosch
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5.0
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In this self-paced class, students will be introduced to creating GarageBand music on an iPad using loops, beats, smart instruments, and audio recording.
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Students love creating their own music, but the skills needed to compose from scratch take years to develop. However, the Garageband app makes it easy to sound like a pro even if you do not know how to play an instrument! Over my years as a technology teacher, using GarageBand has been one of my students' favorite activities and I love helping students learn the secrets to using it effectively to make awesome music! Please note: This is NOT a live instruction class. All instruction in this...
4 units//23 lessons//4 Weeks
Unit 1LIVE LOOPSLIVE LOOPS6 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Garageband Class Welcome VideoIntroduction to the classLesson 2LIVE LOOPS PART 11. Begin a new GarageBand project using Live Loops. 2. Explore and combine loops together 3. Record songs using Live Loops 4. Save and rename your songLesson 3LIVE LOOPS PART 25. Add special effects to a song. 6. Download new Loop packages. 7. Save and share songs.Lesson 4SAVE/UPLOAD/SHARE YOUR PROJECTHow to share your song with the teacher and with others.Lesson 5UNIT ONE DISCUSSIONQuestions, reflection, project feedbackLesson 6UNIT 1 ENRICHMENT (optional)Custom Live Loops CollectionUnit 2DRUMS AND BEATSDRUMS AND BEATS7 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 7INTRO TO DRUMS AND BEATSIntroduction to drums and beats.Lesson 8ACOUSTIC DRUMSExplore using the Acoustic Drum sets.Lesson 9SMART DRUMSRecord a rhythm using the Smart Drums.Lesson 10BEAT SEQUENCERUse the Beat Sequencer to design complex beat patterns.Lesson 11VIRTUAL DRUMMERLearn how to use and customize the Drummer feature as a virtual drummer for songs.Lesson 12UNIT 2 DISCUSSIONQuestions, reflection, project feedbackLesson 13UNIT 2 ENRICHMENTCombine the virtual Drummer track with an instrument track to create a song.Unit 3GUITAR AND INSTRUMENTSGUITAR AND INSTRUMENTS4 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 14GUITAR BASICS1) Explore using the notes on the Guitar 2) Record a song using the chords on the Guitar. 3) Use the Smart Guitar to design a song with professional Autoplay note patterns.Lesson 15ADDING TRACKS TO GUITAR4) Learn how to add a drum track to your song using the virtual Drummer. 5) Add a third track to your song using loops.Lesson 16UNIT 3 DISCUSSIONQuestions, reflection, project feedbackLesson 17UNIT 3 ENRICHMENTCombine the Keyboard, other instruments, and loops together to create a song with multiple tracks.Unit 4AUDIO RECORDINGAUDIO RECORDING6 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 18Recording Audio/Adding EffectsRecord and edit your voice using the Voice tool in the Audio Recorder.Lesson 19Quick Audio RecordHINT: Quick record in GarageBandLesson 20Nursery Rhyme RapCreate a nursery rhyme rap using the Smart Drums and Voice Recorder.Lesson 21CommercialWrite a short commercial and record it. Then you can add sound effects and music loops to your commercial.Lesson 22UNIT 4 DISCUSSIONQuestions, reflection, project feedbackLesson 23UNIT 4 ENRICHMENTCreate your Own Choice Song (Challenge: combine 2, 3, or 4 Instruments or tools in multiple tracks)
- By the end of this, students will have created GarageBand songs using Live Loops, Drums/Beats, Smart Instruments, and Audio Recordings.
Karen Bosch is a recently retired teacher with over 4 decades of teaching both in the elementary classroom and with PreK - 8 students using iPads, Mac Computers, and other technology tools. She has vast experience with designing technology learning experiences for students geared for their age level and needs. Her passion is to help students unlock their creativity using iPads and other technology devices - not just play games and watch videos! She is an award-winning educator and has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator and Michigan Technology Using Teacher of the Year.
This class will require parents to download the GarageBand app from the Apple App Store prior to the start of the class for their child. This free app is rated for students age 4 and above. https://apps.apple.com/bb/app/garageband/id408709785 *** Students will need a computer or separate device to view the lesson. Headphones, earbuds, or Airpods are helpful for week 4 when we do audio recording.
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This class will require parents to download the GarageBand app from the Apple App Store prior to the start of the class for their child. This free app is rated for students age 4 and above. https://apps.apple.com/bb/app/garageband/id408709785 *** Students will need a computer or separate device to view the lesson while working on their iPad.
Joined November, 2021
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54reviews
Hello everyone! My name is Karen Bosch, and I am looking forward to being your iPad/technology teacher at Outschool! After over 40 years of teaching (both as an elementary classroom teacher and as a technology teacher), I am now excited to be...
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$10
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Completed by 12 learners
Ages: 8-13
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