Here are some of the basics to get started in GarageBand - also watch the SHORT video at the bottom of the page to get you headed in the right direction:
1. Look for GarageBand in your applications Dock - is the Electric Guitar
2. If NOT in the dock ,the use the Finder to GO TO >> APPLICATION FOLDER and locate the GUITAR ICON and DRAG IT TO YOUR DOC (do not drop it on your desktop)
3. Double Click to OPEN Garage Band (be patient) - Choose the GRAND PIANO
4. Then Create NEW FILE with your NAME
All About GarageBand
How To Create a Basic Song
Getting Started - 5 things you need to know
If you are new to GarageBand, or need a quick refreshers, watch this quick "Five Things You Need To Know" to get started in Garage Band.
Fading Tracks
Magic Garage Band!!!!!
GarageBand Music Recording Software Tutorial : Magic GarageBand Tutorial: Part 1 - YouTube
All Done? Check out these online
Music sites....
Soundation -
Log in with Google, look for STUDIO - then make some music
https://chrome.soundation.com/
YOUR MUSICAL CHALLENGE
Links for some sound effects