Over the past two weeks I have had the pleasure of playing with the apple application, Garageband. Exploring this application has been extremely fun, and for someone who has grown up in a very technological world, it was very simple to figure out.
I had worked with Garageband in the past to create songs for fun, but using it to create a podcast was slightly different. It’s strange to hear your own voice talking back to you, and it’s slightly uncomfortable at first.
The thing that distracted me from this discomfort was the ability to add other sound effects. I have always loved adding music to films and talk shows so this was one homework assignment I didn’t mind doing. I love being able to rack my brain for the perfect song that would fit in, adding a sarcastic or emotional tone to the piece. If you find the right song, the listener doesn’t even realizing that the music is effecting their reaction, it just does. I look forward to working with Garageband over the next two weeks and building up to higher technical equipment that makes it sound even better. 
Anyone can attempt to make music on Garageband. You don’t have to play an instrument or be able to read music. Garageband makes music accessible to all, and everyone should have the opportunity to try making music. After all, groove is in the heart…
Groove is in the Heart by Deee-Lite
