Comments on: The GarageBand Lesson Store Could Be Apple’s Next Revolution In Music http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:59:06 -0800 hourly 1 By: Techhours » The Music Store Apple Forgot About http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2752799 Techhours » The Music Store Apple Forgot About Sun, 17 May 2009 17:00:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2752799 [...] The Music Store Apple Forgot About May 17th, 2009 Last January Apple released iLife ‘09, the latest addition to its highly regarded multimedia suite that ships with every new Mac. At the time, much of the media attention went to iPhoto and iMovie, which introduced impressive facial recognition and video stabilization respectively. But me? I was captivated by the GarageBand Lesson Store, a virtual marketplace built into Apple’s music authoring program. The store features song lessons taught by the artists who wrote them, including established musicians like Sting and John Fogerty. Combined with an extremely polished platform for delivering the lessons, I thought that Apple’s Lesson Store might be the company’s next revolution in digital music. [...] [...] The Music Store Apple Forgot About May 17th, 2009 Last January Apple released iLife ‘09, the latest addition to its highly regarded multimedia suite that ships with every new Mac. At the time, much of the media attention went to iPhoto and iMovie, which introduced impressive facial recognition and video stabilization respectively. But me? I was captivated by the GarageBand Lesson Store, a virtual marketplace built into Apple’s music authoring program. The store features song lessons taught by the artists who wrote them, including established musicians like Sting and John Fogerty. Combined with an extremely polished platform for delivering the lessons, I thought that Apple’s Lesson Store might be the company’s next revolution in digital music. [...]

]]> By: Tony Hogan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2752252 Tony Hogan Sun, 17 May 2009 00:05:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2752252 Thankyou for the heads up on this. It is something I will watch very closely because my blogs are strictly about acoustic guitar and cover numerous aspects that are often forgotten in learning music. It may be difficult for them to personalize things. I've seen a lot of stuff on the web and as a guitar player with 40 years playing behind me, I am horrified at what I see at times. There are major elements that are missing in a lot of online and off line teaching and often it's just the quick fix, give it to me now, make me a rock star stuff that we see. The emotional side of music is nearly always left out, and is only ever covered as "play with feeling", whereas there is a whole world needing attention such as why we play, when we don't feel like playing, why am i not enjoying this. What has been going on is marketers have been selling packages on the web that are lousy and as you say, the tab is incorrect in a lot of cases. What this will do will force people like myself and some of the great guitar players out there to create resources in new formats and think smarter about the way we work. Maybe it will be great, maybe not. I will contact a friend of mine at Apple, I guy I used to work with as a guitar player and see how much I can find out about this product and discuss the problems that I think there will be. I am a guitar lover and my role in guitar has never been about business but I have wanted to see the standard of guitar raised on the web for one reason only,....so people can play beautiful music Thankyou for the heads up on this. It is something I will watch very closely because my blogs are strictly about acoustic guitar and cover numerous aspects that are often forgotten in learning music. It may be difficult for them to personalize things. I’ve seen a lot of stuff on the web and as a guitar player with 40 years playing behind me, I am horrified at what I see at times. There are major elements that are missing in a lot of online and off line teaching and often it’s just the quick fix, give it to me now, make me a rock star stuff that we see. The emotional side of music is nearly always left out, and is only ever covered as “play with feeling”, whereas there is a whole world needing attention such as why we play, when we don’t feel like playing, why am i not enjoying this.

What has been going on is marketers have been selling packages on the web that are lousy and as you say, the tab is incorrect in a lot of cases.

What this will do will force people like myself and some of the great guitar players out there to create resources in new formats and think smarter about the way we work.

Maybe it will be great, maybe not. I will contact a friend of mine at Apple, I guy I used to work with as a guitar player and see how much I can find out about this product and discuss the problems that I think there will be.

I am a guitar lover and my role in guitar has never been about business but I have wanted to see the standard of guitar raised on the web for one reason only,….so people can play beautiful music

]]> By: Scott Rudicil http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2615230 Scott Rudicil Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:43:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2615230 I have always wanted to learn how to play the piano, and yet I've never been able to stick through any of the mundane beginner lessons and loop-de-loops that piano teachers charge you arm and a leg for. Last night, I downloaded Ben Folds Five's "Brick" and learned the first half the of the song in an hour. And I am a beginner, knowing key's names if I look and count from my reference key. ONE HOUR! I almost cried when I realized I was playing a song I really loved all by myself. This is an absolute breakthrough in the music world for me, and Apple has now given me hope that I may someday become proficient enough to do this on my own. Thank you, Apple! I have always wanted to learn how to play the piano, and yet I’ve never been able to stick through any of the mundane beginner lessons and loop-de-loops that piano teachers charge you arm and a leg for. Last night, I downloaded Ben Folds Five’s “Brick” and learned the first half the of the song in an hour. And I am a beginner, knowing key’s names if I look and count from my reference key. ONE HOUR! I almost cried when I realized I was playing a song I really loved all by myself. This is an absolute breakthrough in the music world for me, and Apple has now given me hope that I may someday become proficient enough to do this on my own. Thank you, Apple!

]]> By: Lilly http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2614803 Lilly Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:13:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2614803 All on line lessons are great but I have to say that Breakdownway.com has been doing this now for four years and they simply have the best technique if you are inclined to do this on line. They have Jorma Kaukonen teaching various levels of fingerstyle guitar and Jack Casady teaching bass like no on else, Barry Mitterhoff teaching mandolin, Woody Mann teaching Guitar, Oteil Burbridge teaching bass, David Wolff (the creator) teaching beginner level fingerstyle guitar, Michael Falzarano and more quality instructors joining monthly. It is time tested and student approved. I think it's is great that there is even a market for this.....but go to Break Down Way and check them out!!! They are the best I have seen all around All on line lessons are great but I have to say that Breakdownway.com has been doing this now for four years and they simply have the best technique if you are inclined to do this on line. They have Jorma Kaukonen teaching various levels of fingerstyle guitar and Jack Casady teaching bass like no on else, Barry Mitterhoff teaching mandolin, Woody Mann teaching Guitar, Oteil Burbridge teaching bass, David Wolff (the creator) teaching beginner level fingerstyle guitar, Michael Falzarano and more quality instructors joining monthly. It is time tested and student approved. I think it’s is great that there is even a market for this…..but go to Break Down Way and check them out!!! They are the best I have seen all around

]]> By: links for 2009-02-01 | Greg In The Desert http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2613519 links for 2009-02-01 | Greg In The Desert Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:01:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2613519 [...] The GarageBand Lesson Store Could Be Apple’s Next Revolution In Music iLife ‘09 is finally available on store shelves, and while most of the attention will probably go to iPhoto’s spiffy new face-recognition, there’s a feature tucked into GarageBand that might be making headlines very soon: premium lessons for piano and guitar, presented by the artists themselves. Dubbed ‘Lesson Store’, Apple’s online marketplace for music lessons has all the makings of a revolution in music learning that could prove to be incredibly popular and lucrative. We’ve known about it since its unveiling at Macworld, but only after trying it out can I confirm what many initially suspected: this thing is going to rock. (tags: apple music video itunes) [...] [...] The GarageBand Lesson Store Could Be Apple’s Next Revolution In Music iLife ‘09 is finally available on store shelves, and while most of the attention will probably go to iPhoto’s spiffy new face-recognition, there’s a feature tucked into GarageBand that might be making headlines very soon: premium lessons for piano and guitar, presented by the artists themselves. Dubbed ‘Lesson Store’, Apple’s online marketplace for music lessons has all the makings of a revolution in music learning that could prove to be incredibly popular and lucrative. We’ve known about it since its unveiling at Macworld, but only after trying it out can I confirm what many initially suspected: this thing is going to rock. (tags: apple music video itunes) [...]

]]> By: Ian Keller http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2610540 Ian Keller Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:47:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2610540 i notice that gizmodo posted this tour of the new garageband and talk about the price as being ok. Myself I wish they were cheaper but I don't think $5 is too too high considering what you get. http://i.gizmodo.com/5141936/what-a-5-garageband-artist-lesson-actually-includes i notice that gizmodo posted this tour of the new garageband and talk about the price as being ok. Myself I wish they were cheaper but I don’t think $5 is too too high considering what you get.

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]]> By: Norah Jones teaches piano on Garage Band | The Axis Spin http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2610450 Norah Jones teaches piano on Garage Band | The Axis Spin Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:48:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2610450 [...] a better review of Garage Band lessons on Tech Crunch. « The music industry finally moves into the digital [...] [...] a better review of Garage Band lessons on Tech Crunch. « The music industry finally moves into the digital [...]

]]> By: gadlaw http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-2/#comment-2610433 gadlaw Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:34:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2610433 You know, when you're learning guitar every little bit helps. I'm an older fellow, started guitar late, just a few years ago in fact. I've bought books, DVD's, Lessons, CD's and all of it. What works for you might not work for the next guy. For free on youtube you can learn from guys like siggi5153, Lazyfret, Goldhat , Chesneyfan, and JustinSandercoe - for lots of theory and learning how to play various styles (blues, twang, jazz, acoustic, fingerstyle) from beginner to advanced there's Truefire.com which has tons of free content including tabs on everything they do and sell. For folks who want to hear from folk, banjo, mandolin, blues artists with DVD lessons there's Homespun. The Mac application here is a good start but needs a heck of a lot more content before it's a must buy and I buy everything to help me learn guitar. And from the article - Five Dollars a song is not cheap, really. You know, when you’re learning guitar every little bit helps. I’m an older fellow, started guitar late, just a few years ago in fact. I’ve bought books, DVD’s, Lessons, CD’s and all of it. What works for you might not work for the next guy. For free on youtube you can learn from guys like siggi5153, Lazyfret, Goldhat , Chesneyfan, and JustinSandercoe – for lots of theory and learning how to play various styles (blues, twang, jazz, acoustic, fingerstyle) from beginner to advanced there’s Truefire.com which has tons of free content including tabs on everything they do and sell. For folks who want to hear from folk, banjo, mandolin, blues artists with DVD lessons there’s Homespun. The Mac application here is a good start but needs a heck of a lot more content before it’s a must buy and I buy everything to help me learn guitar. And from the article – Five Dollars a song is not cheap, really.

]]> By: GarageBand Lesson Store « Ailec’s meanderings http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609762 GarageBand Lesson Store « Ailec’s meanderings Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:20:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609762 [...] GarageBand Lesson Store Posted January 28, 2009 Filed under: Apple, Music | Tags: Mac, Music | Lessons for the piano and guitar, offered through GarageBand’09 [...] [...] GarageBand Lesson Store Posted January 28, 2009 Filed under: Apple, Music | Tags: Mac, Music | Lessons for the piano and guitar, offered through GarageBand’09 [...]

]]> By: RSS Digest - #30 - A bunch of new stuff… http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609746 RSS Digest - #30 - A bunch of new stuff… Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:05:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609746 [...] Commemorative Shirts For $5.25 While Supplies Last [Dealzmodo] Just How Secure Is Google Chrome? The GarageBand Lesson Store Could Be Apple’s Next Revolution In Music First look - Internet Explorer 8 RC1 | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.com iMovie HD fading into the ether as [...] [...] Commemorative Shirts For $5.25 While Supplies Last [Dealzmodo] Just How Secure Is Google Chrome? The GarageBand Lesson Store Could Be Apple’s Next Revolution In Music First look – Internet Explorer 8 RC1 | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.com iMovie HD fading into the ether as [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="833653150">Satyajit Sahu</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609318 Satyajit Sahu Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:03:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609318 I laughed laughed laughed so hard when I saw GarageBand demo on Macworld - thought what a cheesy way to learn music (being a musician myself). And why would anyone be interested in paying $5 to learn few chords (while there are zillion of sites who give free chords, and some even free video lessons), and more so, just because its being spoken by Sting or John Fogerty (so much for celeb worshipping) - but guess what, I am wrong! There are enough suckers in the world than I can think of. I laughed laughed laughed so hard when I saw GarageBand demo on Macworld – thought what a cheesy way to learn music (being a musician myself). And why would anyone be interested in paying $5 to learn few chords (while there are zillion of sites who give free chords, and some even free video lessons), and more so, just because its being spoken by Sting or John Fogerty (so much for celeb worshipping) – but guess what, I am wrong! There are enough suckers in the world than I can think of.

]]> By: new/ stuff » garageband lesson store http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609158 new/ stuff » garageband lesson store Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:06:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609158 [...] TechCrunch January 28th, 2009 | found in Apple, music var gaJsHost = (("https:" == [...] [...] TechCrunch January 28th, 2009 | found in Apple, music var gaJsHost = ((”https:” == [...]

]]> By: anon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609137 anon Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609137 Makes sense as Sting was a teacher before his music gig. Makes sense as Sting was a teacher before his music gig.

]]> By: musimuse http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609125 musimuse Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:25:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609125 This is awesome - if expanded properly, it could lead to great new opportunities for artists and labels to make a living. More thoughts at www.musimuse.com This is awesome – if expanded properly, it could lead to great new opportunities for artists and labels to make a living.

More thoughts at http://www.musimuse.com

]]> By: Rohan Spohan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609035 Rohan Spohan Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:11:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609035 I would be thrilled if David Gilmore would show me how to play “Shine on You Crazy Diamond”. I would be thrilled if David Gilmore would show me how to play “Shine on You Crazy Diamond”.

]]> By: Ian Keller http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2609018 Ian Keller Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:57:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2609018 I tried iVideosongs but they are pretty expensive 9.99 for a lesson from an artist. I have tried the piano instruction which is hopeless since you can't see the keyboard very well. Garageband has a cool graphical keyboard so you can see where their hands are and where to put yours. I tried iVideosongs but they are pretty expensive 9.99 for a lesson from an artist. I have tried the piano instruction which is hopeless since you can’t see the keyboard very well. Garageband has a cool graphical keyboard so you can see where their hands are and where to put yours.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="500920719">Erik Buljan</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608941 Erik Buljan Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:41:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608941 I think most people would agree that GarageBand lessons, created by professional musicians, would be preferable to the bazaar of youtube's and tabs out there. But will this become just an expensive, glossy way for beginners to get started, or an useful tool for musicians of varying levels? Unless Apple makes a real (and expensive) effort to push a lot of content into the app, it will just be the former. I think most people would agree that GarageBand lessons, created by professional musicians, would be preferable to the bazaar of youtube’s and tabs out there. But will this become just an expensive, glossy way for beginners to get started, or an useful tool for musicians of varying levels? Unless Apple makes a real (and expensive) effort to push a lot of content into the app, it will just be the former.

]]> By: PaulB http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608788 PaulB Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:52:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608788 I'm surprised no-one has mentioned iVideoSongs. I've used their downloads for a while now and they cover big artists, including the Beatles and often have the actual players showing the songs. I’m surprised no-one has mentioned iVideoSongs. I’ve used their downloads for a while now and they cover big artists, including the Beatles and often have the actual players showing the songs.

]]> By: Mr P http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608776 Mr P Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:40:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608776 Can you buy the guitar lessons in the UK? Anyone know. Bought a Garrison G25 a few months back and still plodding along. Playing is a great way to escape all the tech rubbish I do all day. Much better than vegging in front of the TV. Cheers Mr P Can you buy the guitar lessons in the UK?
Anyone know.

Bought a Garrison G25 a few months back and still plodding along. Playing is a great way to escape all the tech rubbish I do all day. Much better than vegging in front of the TV.

Cheers

Mr P

]]> By: Please tell me more http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608774 Please tell me more Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:35:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608774 Will there be someone who can teach me how to spam message boards with meaningless pseudo-intellectual marketing crapspeak? Will there be someone who can teach me how to spam message boards with meaningless pseudo-intellectual marketing crapspeak?

]]> By: Misery http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608662 Misery Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:24:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608662 The only they can't revolutionize is revolution itself! Hah! The only they can’t revolutionize is revolution itself! Hah!

]]> By: Pete http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608657 Pete Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:11:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608657 Are you people nuts? The guy who wrote the song is showing you how to play it. You want a real instructor to tell how this guy's music is supposed to be played? I want David Gilmore showing how to play "Shine on You Crazy Diamond". Are you people nuts? The guy who wrote the song is showing you how to play it. You want a real instructor to tell how this guy’s music is supposed to be played?

I want David Gilmore showing how to play “Shine on You Crazy Diamond”.

]]> By: Daily Crunch: Me Want Food Edition http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608655 Daily Crunch: Me Want Food Edition Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608655 [...] you leave your pets alone for days Too much stress? Don’t have a car? Try the Sound Accel Pedal The GarageBand Lesson Store Could Be Apple’s Next Revolution In Music Chew Tech: The ‘No Spill Spit Cup’ Gear and its boy [...] [...] you leave your pets alone for days Too much stress? Don’t have a car? Try the Sound Accel Pedal The GarageBand Lesson Store Could Be Apple’s Next Revolution In Music Chew Tech: The ‘No Spill Spit Cup’ Gear and its boy [...]

]]> By: Louis-Eric http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608651 Louis-Eric Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:57:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608651 Could we mark all comments with that link as spam ? Could we mark all comments with that link as spam ?

]]> By: Apple va surfer sur la vague Rock : The GarageBand « TechGreen http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/the-garageband-lesson-store-could-be-apples-next-revolution-in-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2608649 Apple va surfer sur la vague Rock : The GarageBand « TechGreen Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:48:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=39685#comment-2608649 [...] (via TechCrunch) [...] [...] (via TechCrunch) [...]

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