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Introducing the Tonic logo

It’s a big day at Tonic— today we’re thrilled to unveil our new logo! We believe there is magic in opening up the creative process, so we wanted to share our thinking and passion behind the work. After welcoming our new name, we soon found ourselves asking — how

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Realities of musical performance and injuries

There is a real danger musicians must consider: 50 to 76 percent of professional musicians have reported sustaining musculoskeletal injuries at some point in their careers.

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Harmonious vs obsessive passion: on the making and unmaking of our identities

The word amateur comes from the Latin word amātor - one who loves, devotes, or admires. It requires passion; it becomes an identity.

Studios

Introducing: Studios 3

Welcome! We’re so excited to share the big updates of Studios 3 with you! We’re brushing off the dust from our latest Studio construction. Read on for how we’re including feedback and coffee during your practice sessions! ☕️ This release is all about Studios, the heart of the

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Listening vs. playing music, what difference do you hear?

When you listen to music, it may be from two different angles: are you playing or are you listening, are you performing or are you part of the audience?

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Living without regrets: Attempting life as an adult musician

No matter what age you are, music can be an incredible, invisible force bringing us all together in times of both sorrow and joy.

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Tonic is an elixir for practicing 🧉

Tonic has changed my perspective on practicing. It is so accessible on my phone: all I need to do is open the app, open a studio, and start practicing.

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Ode to the joy of practice (aka why we built Tonic)

Professional musicians would have you believe that they always knew music was their calling from the magical first moment they picked up their instruments, like a knight pulling a sword out of stone, or a wizard receiving their wand. That wasn’t the case for me. Sure, I enjoyed playing

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The contest between harmony and re-invention

🌸Springtime is upon us, and this year especially, it feels like the time for hopeful new beginnings. While the flowers bloom outside our home offices, we’re excited to announce a new name and new look for (the app formerly known as) Pocket Conservatory. You may have already seen some