Produce a Beat in GarageBand From Scratch
90 min·5 steps
MusicBeginner
After 90 min: You can create an original drum beat, add bass, and layer sounds into a complete 8-bar loop.
8,123
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Beat Making in 90 Minutes
Beat making is the foundation of modern music production — hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and pop all start with a great beat. These plans introduce you to digital audio workstations, drum patterns, sample layering, and basic arrangement. You'll learn how to think rhythmically, how to build energy in a track, and how to export something that actually sounds finished. Whether you're producing beats for fun or building toward a music career, these 90-minute plans give you a concrete starting point with real tools.
Create beats and understand music production basics
90 min·5 steps
MusicIntermediate
After 90 min: You'll produce original beats suitable for sampling or licensing.
6,800
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Layer Samples Like a Music Producer
90 min·5 steps
MusicIntermediate
After 90 min: You can combine 4-5 different audio samples into a cohesive track with proper EQ and effects.
6,567
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