ABA & GLP | Innovation Field Notes
World-class music education from some of music’s top artists is now available anywhere in the world thanks to Tonebase, an online platform offering virtual piano and guitar instruction. Since 2018, Tonebase has been working to democratize access to high-quality music education via its online platform of classes and tutorials for standard repertoire and technique. Spanning various musical eras and skill levels, Tonebase’s greatest differentiator is offering on-demand access. This versatility allows for people from all walks of life to learn on their own schedule. A busy CEO can take a 10-minute break at the office, pick up their guitar, and learn from top conservatory professors. Likewise, a young musician can learn from their favorite musicians from the comfort of their home, make progress on their instrument, and be inspired by the online community.
The cost of musical training from top conservatory professors can be expensive and inaccessible for many (for example, a year at Juilliard can cost students in excess of $50,000). Tonebase by comparison offers a radically affordable solution to anyone interested in perfecting their musical skills — including added discounts for students and music educators. A one-year subscription to Tonebase, which features artists from several such elite conservatories, costs just $239. Beyond instruction, Tonebase also offers various ways for its members to connect with networks of fellow students and peers around the world through the use of community chats and online practice sessions. Through this innovation in accessibility, Tonebase offers music learners globally the potential to grow in innumerable ways through their platform of high-quality, on-demand music classes.
Find out more about Tonebase here.
Authored by GLP 2022 Cohort members
Laura Azuaje (United States), Josefina Leonor Guzman (Dominican Republic), Sofia Marafona (Portugal), Alejandra Mendoza (Honduras), Marianne Parker (United States).
