Music has always been my happy place, and lofi is my go-to for chilling out.
Why I Like Lofi
What’s not to love about lofi? It’s got these little noises, the sound of an old record, the tiny crackles, that just make you feel cozy. It’s also easy to get into: you don’t need a pile of fancy gear or to be a music genius.
Playing Around in GarageBand
I started messing around with GarageBand on my MacBook, and it was a blast. If you’ve used any app before, GarageBand feels easy to find your way around, and there are so many sounds to pick from.
Making music is awesome!
I didn’t expect it, but making my own beats was like a mini-vacation for my brain. It’s nothing like my day job, yet it’s creative in its own way. And the best part is that a mistake sometimes makes the music sound even better.
Hiccups Along the Way
OK, I hit a couple of bumps in the road. At first, I wanted to throw in every cool sound I found, but lofi is more about keeping things simple. I also had to turn off my “let’s solve this problem” mindset. Lofi isn’t about following all the rules; it’s about the feel.
You don’t have to make things complicated. What really matters is how the music makes you, and hopefully others, feel. GarageBand makes it easy to turn that feeling into a tune.
Putting My Music Out There
Finally, I got brave enough to share my beats online. I was a mix of excited and nervous, and to my surprise, people from all sorts of places and backgrounds got into it.
Getting into lofi has been an eye-opener. It lets me tap into a side of myself that my techie day-to-day doesn’t often show. It isn’t perfect or polished, but that’s what makes it feel real, a small reminder that even in a world full of gadgets and screens there’s still a place for simple, honest feelings.
If you’re curious, you can find my tracks on Apple Music.