Using Garageband on G4 Quicksilver 2002

I have a G4 Quicksilver 2002 that I've set up with Garageband - only to discover there's no audio input on this model. Anyone have a suggestion / recommendation as to what I can use as a work around?
Primary intended use: allowing an 11 year old to record acoustic guitar and / or piano tracks.
Thanks in advance.

Your going to need a usb or firewire interface or a usb mic. For your 11 year old a simple Logitech usb mic might do the job nicely.

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