I’m totally new to music, can I participate?
Of course! There is no required skill level, and this is a great opportunity for learning how to do new things.
Of course! There is no required skill level, and this is a great opportunity for learning how to do new things.
Here’s some free or cheap software that you can use to get started:
- LMMS: A free, open-source music DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Want to go oldschool? Check out a tracker like Schism or Furnace
- You can also make music without installing anything using a web-based tracker like Beepbox
- A lot of musicians (including professionals!) use Reaper, which is inexpensive, and comes with an extremely generous free trial period
- Every Mac and iPhone/iPad now comes with a free copy of GarageBand, so if you already have an Apple device you probably have that!