Indie pop artist Brye, whose full name is Bryanna Noelle Sebring, recently revealed that her viral hit ‘Lemons’—which has surpassed 100 million streams—was produced using GarageBand on a school-issued iPad with an inexpensive plug-in microphone. This achievement underscores the accessibility of music production tools and echoes the vision Steve Jobs had when introducing GarageBand in 2004.
In a TikTok video, Brye shared her experience: ‘Lemons, that went super viral during quarantine back in 2020, was actually produced, if you can believe it, in GarageBand on my school iPad. My high school gave us all iPads and I produced Lemons on there.’ She emphasized that aspiring musicians don’t need high-end equipment or formal training to create successful music, stating, ‘You do not need fancy equipment. You do not need a degree to make money and to do this as your job.’
Steve Jobs introduced GarageBand with the intention of democratizing music creation. He envisioned it as a tool that could turn a Mac into a professional-quality musical instrument and recording studio, making it accessible to everyone. Brye’s success story exemplifies this vision, demonstrating that with basic tools and creativity, significant achievements in music are attainable.
As reported by 9to5Mac, Brye’s journey from producing a song on a school iPad to achieving global recognition highlights the potential of accessible technology in empowering artists. It serves as a reminder that passion and creativity, combined with readily available tools, can lead to remarkable success in the music industry.
Source: 9to5Mac
