Learning Path with Free Apps

1. Perfect Ear (Start Here)
   Purpose: Build your ear, understand music theory basics.
   • Learn notes, intervals, scales, chords, rhythm
   • Use the Guided Courses (e.g., "Music Theory Basics" and "Ear Training Basics")
   • Practice daily for 10–15 min
   • Think of this as your music school + ear gym
2. Autochords (Step Two)
   Purpose: Learn and hear real-world chord progressions used in songs.
   • Pick a mood or key (e.g., “Happy” in C major)
   • See what progressions work (like C–G–Am–F)
   • Listen to how chords sound together
   • This builds your songwriting intuition
3. Piano Companion: Chords, Scales (Step Three)
   Purpose: Study individual chords, scales, and music structure.
   • Use to understand what’s inside each chord or scale
   • Explore inversions, formulas, and keys
   • Use the Circle of Fifths to see which chords work in a key
   • This is your reference manual while songwriting
4. GarageBand (Final Step)
   Purpose: Create your own music using what you've learned.
   • Use Smart Piano/Guitar to build your chord progression
   • Record vocals or melodies over it
   • Experiment with drums, bass, loops
   • Think of this as your recording studio