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52 free music courses, each a game you play five minutes a day. Pick one, or build your own.
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Free Music courses
52 music courses and counting, including Guitar Chords by Shape and Micro-Rhythm for the Virtuoso. Each is a full game with levels, streaks, and quick quizzes, the kind you actually finish instead of bookmarking for later.
Guitar Chords by Shape
Stop memorizing hundreds of individual dots. Learn the 'master shapes' that unlock every chord on the guitar neck using simple, movable logic.
Micro-Rhythm for the Virtuoso
Move beyond basic tempo to master the internal pulse that defines professional performance. Learn to subdivide the silence, articulate every attack, and command the geometry of rubato.
K-Pop: The Musical Stage
Discover the theatrical heart of K-pop. Learn how dramatic storytelling, soaring high notes, and grand stagecraft turn three-minute songs into epic musical performances.
Beatboxing: Your Mouth is a Drum Kit
Turn your voice into a full percussion section. Learn the essential phonetics to build rhythms, manage your breath, and drop beats anywhere without an instrument.
Boombap Flow: From NYC to Tokyo
Master the heavy-hitting rhythm of Boombap rap. Learn to catch the pocket like the Wu-Tang Clan and weave bilingual flows with the power of Awich.
Pro Tools for Commercial Songwriting
Move beyond basic recording and master the high-speed workflow used to create radio-ready demos. Learn to arrange, comp, and polish your tracks using industry-standard Pro Tools techniques.
The World of K-pop
Go beyond the catchy hooks to discover how music, high-octane performance, and dedicated fandoms created a global cultural phenomenon.
Produção Musical: Do Zero ao Som Profissional
Transforme suas ideias em músicas reais. Aprenda a usar as ferramentas digitais para compor, mixar e finalizar suas faixas com qualidade profissional.
Music Theory: The Patterns Behind the Sound
Ever wonder why certain notes make you feel sad or why a chorus gets stuck in your head? Learn to decode the invisible architecture of your favorite songs.
Alternative Artist Growth: Zero to Touring
Learn to scale your underground music project from zero listeners to a touring act without spending a dime on ads. Master the art of organic Spotify growth, high-engagement social storytelling, and DIY tour booking.
Music Harmony: Building the Sound
Learn how notes work together to create emotion, tension, and the 'hit song' sound. This course focuses on practical chord building and common mistakes that make music sound muddy.
Advanced DJ Phrasing and Curation
Master the architectural side of the booth. Move beyond simple beatmatching to command the energy of the room through structural phrasing and strategic library preparation.
The Evolution of Metallica
Trace the journey of the band that defined thrash metal and became a global stadium phenomenon. Learn the secrets of their signature sound and how they reinvented heavy music for the masses.
The World of Progressive Rock
Journey through the complex time signatures, cosmic synthesizers, and epic storytelling that defined rock's most ambitious genre. From the golden age of the 1970s to the modern metal fusion, learn to listen like a virtuoso.
The Sound of Metallica
Discover how four guys from California redefined heavy metal through precision riffs, emotional ballads, and a relentless drive for evolution.
The World of Metallica
Discover how four guys from California redefined heavy music and became the biggest metal band on the planet. Learn to identify the riffs, rhythms, and shifts that turned thrash metal into a global phenomenon.
Music Production: From Loop to Finished Track
Bridge the gap between a basic beat and a professional-sounding record. Learn the technical nuances of dynamic control, spatial arrangement, and advanced signal flow used by modern producers.
The 5-String Banjo
Master the rhythmic drive of the three-finger Scruggs style and discover how the unique 'drone' string defines the sound of American bluegrass.
The Architecture of the Groove
Master the rhythmic DNA and cultural signatures of House, Techno, and Garage. Learn how to manipulate swing, tension, and space to move a dancefloor.
Expressive Piano Playing
Move beyond hitting the right notes to mastering the touch, tone, and phrasing that bring music to life. This course bridges the gap between basic literacy and professional-sounding performance.
Drone Performance in Ableton Live
Master the art of atmospheric, heavy drone music inspired by the Southern Gothic aesthetic. Learn to build evolving soundscapes, process vocals into haunting textures, and manage a stable live set in Ableton Live.
Laptop Power Electronics in Ableton Live
Master the art of aggressive digital noise, industrial textures, and rhythmic violence using Ableton Live as a destructive instrument in the style of God Is War.
Piano Practice for Performance
Move beyond mindless repetition and learn the specific practice strategies used by concert pianists to master difficult repertoire and play with genuine musicality.
The Sound of the Decades: 1950-1989
Trace the electric evolution of music from the birth of Rock 'n' Roll to the neon-soaked synth-pop of the eighties.
The World of K-pop
Go beyond the catchy choruses to discover how K-pop blends music, fashion, and fandom into a global phenomenon. Learn to spot the 'killing parts' and understand the system that creates superstars.
Deconstructed Club Sound Design
Master the metallic, high-contrast textures and non-linear rhythms of the modern experimental club scene. Learn to synthesize industrial hits, manipulate digital artifacts, and arrange chaos into a cohesive sonic experience.
Art Song and Concert Singing
Master the nuance of the recital stage. This course moves beyond operatic volume to explore the intimacy of Lieder, the precision of Early Music, and the psychological depth of the art song.
Piano from the First Note
Go from staring at a wall of keys to playing your first songs. This course breaks down the mystery of sheet music and gives you the physical skills to make the piano sing.
Guitar: Play Your First Song
Skip the tedious scales and go straight to the music. Learn the essential shapes and rhythms that power thousands of your favorite songs.
Egyptian Rap: The Cairo Wave
Discover how a new generation of artists turned Cairo into the rap capital of the Middle East. Learn to distinguish the sounds of Trap and Mahraganat while exploring the cultural shifts led by icons like Wegz and Marwan Pablo.
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.
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 playable on Tomo's free plan, which doesn't expire. No credit card, no waitlist.
What music courses can I take on Tomo?
Guitar Chords by Shape, Micro-Rhythm for the Virtuoso, K-Pop: The Musical Stage, Beatboxing: Your Mouth is a Drum Kit, Boombap Flow: From NYC to Tokyo, Pro Tools for Commercial Songwriting, The World of K-pop, and Produção Musical: Do Zero ao Som Profissional, plus 44 more. Every one is free to play 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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