Why go beyond your instrument?


Being a well-rounded musician means more than mastering technique alone. In order to truly connect with your favorite pieces, you need to go beyond the surface—studying theory, historical context, composition, and beyond. Yet it’s difficult to find reliable, structured instruction that covers these essential areas. Where do you even begin?

Enter tonebase Music

Everything you need to play your favorite pieces with more confidence, deepen your understanding of music in general, and grow as an artist, passionate hobbyist or educator.

Theory & Ear Training

  • Harmony & Counterpoint – Identify chord progressions, master scales, and gain a deeper understanding of the music around you.
  • Analysis – Discover how your favorite pieces work beneath the surface.
  • Ear Training – Recognize intervals, chords, and nuances to sharpen everything from improvisation to sight-reading.

History & Appreciation

  • Historical Eras – Understand music from the baroque to the music of today.
  • Influential Figures – Learn about the composers and innovators who shaped music across centuries.
  • Understanding Context – Learn about various genre’s and forms, where did they come from,  and why do they sound the way they do.

Performance & Practice Strategies

  • Effective Practice Routines – Maximize progress with proven techniques used and taught by world-class artists.
  • Performance Prep & Mindset – Overcome stage fright, refine your interpretation, and perform with confidence.
  • Audition Prep – Nail your next audition, whether it’s for school or a professional orchestra.

Essential Instruments & Methods

  • Foundational Instruments - Begin or refresh your chops with introductory conducting, piano, and vocal lessons.
  • Proven Methods - Alexander Technique to improve your posture and reduce stress, Kodály for developing the ear, and much more.
  • Pedagogical Approaches - For educators: strategies for classroom management, commanding an ensemble, or running a private studio.

Composition & Arranging

  • Craft Original Pieces – Learn how to translate the ideas from your head to the page. Write your first piece or hone your unique voice with essential compositional techniques.
  • Reimagine Existing Works – Introduction to orchestration and arrangement to transform your favorite music for yourself or new ensembles.
  • Notation - Learn the art of how to present music on the page and software like Sibelius.

Recording & Technology

  • Recording Essentials – Master setup, mic placement, and capture techniques for a clean and professional sound.
  • Music Production & DAWs – Mix your session or create new tracks with programs like Logic.
  • Video Editing – We’re in the age of video: Harness the latest technology to better share your talents with the world.

Join today to unlock 100s of courses!

Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering theory, performance preparation, practice strategies, and much more, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.

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How to Record Audio in Logic

with Gaby Castro

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Using Your Tuner & Metronome

with Theo Small

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Alexander Technique

with Barbara Wegher-Thompson

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Self Production for Musicians

with Sean Mulholland

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Musical Forms & Genres

with Dominic Cheli

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A Beginner's Guide to Arranging

with Gaby Castro

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Music Theory Basics

with Ben Laude

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Singing for "Non Singers”

with Heidi Vass

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Intelligent Practicing

with Alberto Almarza

Why tonebase Music?

With tonebase Music, you’ll unlock a comprehensive, structured, and flexible learning experience that transforms your musical journey.

Structured Success Pathways

Get step-by-step guidance so you always know what to tackle next—no more aimless browsing or guesswork.

Expert Curation

Skip the noise and trust world-class instructors and industry pros to deliver clear, high-quality lessons.

Community & Live Events

Join live Q&A sessions, challenges, and workshops to stay motivated. Connect with like-minded musicians to share progress and feedback.

Flexible & On-Demand

Access all content on your schedule, whether you’re practicing at midnight or on a lunch break.

See what fellow musicians are saying.

Our members rate us at 4.8/5 stars. Here’s how a few of them transformed their musical skills since joining tonebase.  

“Instead of scouring the internet for hours for performance tips and tricks, I now have access to a wealth of high-quality content from renowned artists at my fingertips!“

Omid S.

joined Sep. 2022

“Sincerely speaking, a few months with tonebase help me solve many issues I have had with my fingers for years if not decades.“

Giao P.

joined Mar. 2021

“We [in the community] all give each other wonderful, positive feedback. The teachers also give incredibly detailed ways that we can improve our playing."

Eric P.

joined Apr. 2020

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