A Comparative Study of GarageBand and FL Studio in K-12 Music Education

Contemporarily, various composing software is developed. This study explores the application of two popular music production software programs, GarageBand and FL Studio, in educational settings. The primary goal of the research is to compare and contrast the features, ease of use, and suitability of these software programs for music education, while also offering a perspective on future developments in the field. Through a review of existing literature, the study highlights that while the use of computer music composition software has become increasingly widespread, its application in K-12 education remains limited. The findings suggest that while both GarageBand and FL Studio offer valuable tools for music creation, there is still a need for specially designed software to meet the developmental needs and learning preferences of students of different ages in K-12This research emphasizes the potential to enhance the integration of computer music into education by developing more age-appropriate software, ultimately fostering creativity and music skills at an earlier age and encouraging greater emphasis on music technology in future educational frameworks.