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23 free music courses, each a game you play five minutes a day. Pick one, or build your own.
Free during early access · No credit card · iPhone & Android
Free Music courses
23 music courses and counting, including Rob Thomas: The Voice of a Generation and Impressionist Guitar: Voicing the Sublime. Each is a full game with levels, streaks, and quick quizzes, the kind you actually finish instead of bookmarking for later.
Rob Thomas: The Voice of a Generation
Go beyond the radio hits to explore the songwriting craft and stage presence of one of rock's most enduring frontmen. Trace his journey from a turbulent youth to becoming a multi-platinum solo artist and collaborator.
Impressionist Guitar: Voicing the Sublime
Transform your acoustic guitar into a lush orchestral canvas by mastering the harmonic language of Debussy and Ravel. Move beyond standard grips to explore ethereal extensions, open-string resonances, and the fluid textures of French Romanticism.
Advanced Lyricism & The Architecture of Song
Transcend the cliché and master the sonic textures of modern lyric writing. This course explores the intersection of phonetics, restrictive constraints, and emotional resonance for the uncompromising songwriter.
Decoding Karnatic Melodies
Move beyond just listening and start identifying the building blocks of South Indian classical music. Learn to recognize shifting notes, rhythmic patterns, and the unique signatures of popular ragas by ear.
The Music of Ben Fuller
Discover how Ben Fuller turned a life of struggle into powerful songs of hope. Learn to hear the raw honesty in his lyrics and understand the story behind the man with the guitar.
The Architect of the Eras
Go beyond the radio hits to decode the sonic signatures and clever songwriting tricks that define the Taylor Swift sound. Learn to spot the production shifts that turn a simple diary entry into a stadium anthem.
Guitar Theory: From First Chords to Total Mastery
Stop memorizing shapes and start understanding the fretboard. Learn to play any song by ear, write your own riffs, and unlock the secrets of music theory directly on your guitar.
Finding Your Country Soul
Discover why country music is the world's best storyteller. Learn to spot the classic sounds, find the sub-genres you love, and understand the legends who built the stage.
Mastering the Tabla
Go from your first tap to complex rhythmic compositions. Learn to make the drums sing and master the ancient art of Indian percussion.
Finding Your Heavy Sound
Go beyond the radio and discover the energy of heavy music. Learn to tell your grunge from your nu-metal and find the bands that match your mood.
Mastering the Modern Voice
Move beyond basic scales and discover how to manipulate your vocal tone for professional-sounding performances. Learn to bridge your range and add emotional texture without straining your voice.
Strum Your First Song
Go from holding a guitar to playing your favorite hits. Master the essential chords, find your rhythm, and learn how to make your instrument sound professional.
Marching Tenor Sax Mastery
Stop struggling with sheet music on the field. Learn how to lock complex songs into your memory and master high-speed articulation for a flawless performance.
Hyperpop Mastery: The Asteria & Kets4eki Deep Dive
Master the high-energy world of the scene's most prolific duo. From decoding complex glitch-core production to analyzing the cultural impact of the 'A-K' era, this course turns fans into technical experts.
Rap: Beyond the Basic Rhyme
Move past simple couplets and predictable patterns to find your unique voice. Learn to fix the common habits that make lyrics sound amateur and master the art of the unexpected flow.
Beyond the Loop: Crafting Full Tracks with Ableton and Your Controller
Master the essentials of Ableton Live while unlocking the full potential of your MIDI controller. Learn to play, produce, and arrange professional tracks from scratch using hands-on techniques.
Myles Smith: The Architecture of Modern Folk
Deconstruct the meteoric rise and sonic identity of Myles Smith, exploring how he bridges traditional folk storytelling with contemporary pop production. Analyze the lyrical intimacy and harmonic structures that define his signature 'Stargazing' sound.
The Blackstar Cipher: Bowie’s Final Masterpiece
An exhaustive analytical journey through David Bowie's swan song, exploring its avant-jazz architecture, occult symbolism, and the meticulous staging of a public disappearance. Master the technical nuances and esoteric subtexts of the 25th studio album.
Beyond the Basics: Building Musical Depth
Move past simple scales and learn how chords, rhythms, and instrument mechanics work together to create professional sound. Discover the 'why' behind the music you love and how to apply it to your own playing.
Classical Music Legends
Meet the famous people behind the world's most beautiful music. Learn about their lives, their struggles, and the songs that changed history forever.
Jazz: The Story of America's Music
Travel through time to discover how a mix of cultures in New Orleans created a brand new sound. Learn to hear the secrets of improvisation and meet the legends who changed music forever.
The Birth of Hip-Hop
Travel back to the 1970s Bronx to see how a neighborhood party changed music forever. Learn about the DJs, dancers, and poets who built a global culture from scratch.
Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head
Ever wonder why that one catchy tune won't leave your brain? Discover the science of 'earworms' and how your mind processes rhythm and repetition.
Why learn music on Tomo?
Wikipedia rabbit holes and YouTube videos rarely stick. Tomo turns music into bite-size lessons with quizzes and streaks, so what you learn actually lands, and you actually finish. Five minutes a day, taught in a voice you pick.
Questions
Are the Music courses on Tomo free?
Yes. Every Music course is free during Tomo's early access. No credit card, no waitlist. Join now and keep it free when paid plans launch.
What music courses can I take on Tomo?
Rob Thomas: The Voice of a Generation, Impressionist Guitar: Voicing the Sublime, Advanced Lyricism & The Architecture of Song, Decoding Karnatic Melodies, The Music of Ben Fuller, The Architect of the Eras, Guitar Theory: From First Chords to Total Mastery, and Finding Your Country Soul, plus 15 more. Every one is free during early access and built as a game, and new music courses get added all the time.
How does Tomo teach music?
Tomo turns each music topic into a gamified course: levels, streaks, and quick quizzes you play five minutes a day. You pick the teaching style, from a clear Professor to a playful Storyteller.
Can I create my own music course?
Yes. If you don't see the music topic you want, type it into Tomo and it builds a full course for you in a couple of minutes.
Feed your curiosity.
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