Can garage band write sheet music

I'm recording on GarageBand via a firewire audio interface (the PreSonus studio mobile). I have two keyboards hooked up to it via the 1/4" analog inputs. Recording is going fine.
But, is there anyway for GarageBand to write out simple notation of the notes I've played on the keyboards? Nothing fancy, just some simple notation that I could reference should I completely forget a riff.
Is this something GarageBand has the capacity to do? If not, does Logic? Another program?
It would be a huge time-saver and helpful organizer.
Thanks,
Bleakley

Hi HangTime,
I got all the midi hooked up. Its working great. Love being able to see the score notation from the midi track. Plus, I was able to record the 1/4" inputs at the same time. I'm a newbie at this and I'm pleased at how smooth stuff has been going so far.
One more question. Can I export the midi score from GarageBand so that I can use and edit it in a more appropriate sheet music program?
Thanks!
Bleakley

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