How well does GarageBand work with the MB Air or the MB Pro 13"?

Greetings, everyone! I'd considering purchasing my first Apple computer -- to become more familiar with OSX (professionally) and to use GarageBand with my MIDI-compatible electronic keyboard (personally).
I'm having trouble deciding which laptop to buy--the Macbook Air or the Macbook Pro (probably the 13" -- I'm having a lot of trouble justifying the price jump from the 13" to the 15"). I like the beautiful look of the Macbook Air; but I'm wondering whether 2GB of RAM (at least for the models from Amazon.com -- where I want to buy from) will be sufficient. I plan to do basic photo editing, browsing, perhaps some simple video editing, and to use GarageBand. For that reason, I'm leaning towards the Macbook Pro 13" (sadly, with the now-dated Intel Core 2 Duo, and with 4GB).
Can anyone who is using GarageBand with either the Air or the Pro 13" with 4GB tell me what the performance is like? Would I regret going with the Air 2GB, the Pro 13" with 4GB, or even both? Thanks!

Thanks! I have a Yamaha PSR-E403. 61-keys.
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalkeyboards/po rtable_keyboards/psr-e403/?mode=model
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-PSR-E403-Portable-Keyboard-Accessory/dp/B000LQ7PK6
Also, since you asked what model KB I have...
Like most electronic keyboards I'm sure, this model doesn't have any space to place the MBP on top. What do other users use to hold their laptop in an effective spot for lessons, etc.?
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Stands-Deluxe-2-Tier-Keyboard/dp/B0002M3OJ0 looks good...but I already have the keyboard stand.
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-KSA7500-Second-Keyboard-Stands/dp/B0002E3DNU/ref=sr13?ie=UTF8&m=A3QI5PL377NJ1M&s=musical-instruments&qid=1291044721&sr=1-3 appears to be the upper portion of the same item and would likely work in my situation.
OTOH, these products appear to be designed for placing a larger music keyboard above the primary keyboard -- not for a laptop. Appreciate any comments.

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