Monday, May 21, 2012

About


 

HOW WE GOT HERE 

“I just want to play a new song,” she said with a disappointed frown on her face that spoke volumes.  “I don’t know which chords to play or which ones sound good together.”

Determined, we began to explore basic music theory . . . pictures, arrows, definitions, fill in the blanks, charts, graphs – you name it!  Everything EXCEPT a listening ear and a perceiving heart. 

I could have asked her to tell me more.  I should have asked her if she could play any song flawlessly what would she play.  It would be nice if I could REcall some of my former students and share what I now know.

Her question sent me back to the drawing board, as I brainstormed multiple ways to explain which chords sound good together.  It clicked as the simplicity of music revealed itself.  What a moment! 

Her eyes widened as she rolled the Chord Dice.  “IIIIIIIII GET IT!” 
With a beaming smile and excited fingers, she fret the first chord, looked up, and grinned at me. 

 

COMPANY MANTRA

We help people play new songs!

Music should be simple. 
Music should be fun. 
Music should exist for everyone! 

Our instructional products take the guesswork out of playing music,
so you can learn as you play. 

Roll the dice. 
Form the chords. 
Play new songs!

If you want  “To Rock, Just Roll”®  Chord Dice®