"The File couldn't be opened"

I am getting so frustrated because the farthest I can get on garageband is opening up the main screen. When I try to open a previous song or iPhone ringtones I get the message "The file couldn't be opened" be no further explanations. Someone please help!

well it is actually when I am just trying to open an empty project that hasn't been started or create a new one

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