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From GarageBand to Logic Pro: A Simple Workflow for Capturing Musical Ideas on Your iPhone
How to use GarageBand on your iPhone to capture songwriting ideas, then continue developing them in Logic Pro on your Mac. Introduction: Where do all our musical ideas go? For years, I've used voice notes to capture musical ideas. Whether I used an Android phone or an iPhone, the principle was always the same: when an idea came to mind, I recorded it quickly before I forgot it. Sometimes it was a melody. Sometimes it was a chord progression, a lyrical idea, or just a small mu
Oct 196 min read


5 Benefits of Making and Performing Music Every Week
Life can be busy, and managing stress while staying focused is often a challenge. Over time, many of us become accustomed to this pressure. Some people learn to ignore it, while others carry anxiety, frustration, or stress throughout their daily lives. Life In General After nine years of mentoring musicians, I have seen many artists experience a noticeable shift after completing a track, performing confidently, or releasing their music. The sense of achievement and expression
Jun 124 min read


Why Recording Song Ideas Early Matters | Songwriting Progress and Creative Productivity
In this blog series, we explore the journey of music creation, from the first spark of an idea to developing and completing a full piece of music.
Mar 163 min read
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