“Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”
- Leonard Bernstein
What?
Immersive play-based apps designed for learning the language of music while simultaneously fostering emotional awareness and regulation
Our apps are focused on developing a practical vocabulary of musical patterns and phrases
They use a conversational approach that taps into our innate ability to acquire language
This approach naturally develops our ability to spontaneously create music (improvise).
Why?
Music is the universal language of human emotion
Music evokes visceral memories of the significant relationships and events in our life.
Spoken language is an intellectual description of our feelings
The language of music immerses us in the experience of our feelings
Music is a universal communication tool capable of expressing our emotional experience
Music breaks barriers of culture and spoken language with the power to evoke tears, inspire joy, or ignite a revolution
Music connects us with our emotions, leading to a deeper understanding of ourselves
Developing musical skill and comprehension
inspires a lifelong love of self- directed learning.
Developing innate musical aptitude depends on how we are exposed to music, the consistency of exposure, and the method used to actively develop it as a language.
Common belief tells us that music is a magical, predisposed ability that is “gifted” to a limited few.
Decades of research show that we are all born with musical aptitude on a wide spectrum of ability.
Innate musical aptitude develops naturally when taught like a spoken language.
How?
“We need to reconsider how we teach music, so it is more in line with how we learn it.”
- Dr. Chris Azzara, Professor at the Eastman School of Music”
Internalize a practical vocabulary of musical expressions
Rhythm
Rhythm is the heartbeat that animates music, infusing it with movement and flow.
Rhythmic pulse creates the impulse to tap your foot, nod your head, or dance.
A strong sense of pulse, along with a basic vocabulary of rhythmic expressions are essential to musical understanding and are required parts of learning every instrument.
Harmony
Harmony is the framework that sets the context for rhythm and melody.
Harmony determines the overall mood of a song.
Immediate recognition of basic harmonic patterns allows you to spontaneously create and communicate with other musicians.
Melody
Melody is the singable part of music
An internalized vocabulary of melodic patterns is helpful in developing and expressing your unique musical voice through any instrument.
Play-based learning with clearly defined stages of development.
Leveling up creates motivation and builds self-confidence.
A simple interface and short practice sessions
make learning fun, effective, and habit forming.
Immersion techniques that simulate musical conversation
between a student and private instructor
“We need to reconsider how we teach music, so it is more in line with how we learn it.”
An internalized vocabulary of musical expressions can be applied to any instrument.
Healing Frequencies
It is well documented that musical sound has the power to contribute to healing and wellness.
simon incorporates musical frequencies derived from music that widely associated with creating a sense of calm and well being.
Humming activates central part of our nerve system responsible for emotional regulation.
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The learning strategies in our apps are informed by well-known and respected music psychologist Dr. Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, and 30 years of personal experience helping people of all ages and ability levels become creative, independent music makers.
“Audiation is to music what thought is to language.”
Who?
I am a husband to one. Father of two. Musician, educator, and programmer.
I believe that free access to knowledge accompanied by infectious generosity are the solutions to every challenge we face as a global society.
“Knowledge is the foundation of everything in the universe.”
A minimum of 10% of all proceeds go directly to helping others succeed