These apps have served me well for many years, and would make any musician’s life better.Īs a heads up, some of the links below are affiliate links. Most of these apps are for Mac, and some can be installed on Windows as well. The apps run the gamut from transcribing software, to streaming services, media players and more. I recently picked up a new M1 MacBook Air, and the first thing I did when I booted up the laptop for the first time was install my essential music and guitar apps.