Pickup Tunes

Design for Pickup Tunes, an ear training iPad / iPhone app for aspiring musicians.

scope: mobile
agency: Runfly Studios

related: IFAW; San Francisco Symphony Kids

This is the one thing that was missing from the app/music world: a good ear trainer. Well here it is! Marcus Miller
Grammy Award Winning Producer, Composer, Bassist

Tapping into the tactile teaching power of the touchscreen, Pickup Tunes makes ear training fun. Jude Gold
Director
Musicians Institute Guitar Program

This game is great for a quick play or for hours of challenging entertainment. It kept me on my toes the whole time! It’s part memory game (think Simon) and part Name That Tune. You actually receive a reward from playing it—a keen ear for music and an ability to identify intervals! Will Lee
Bassist
Late Night with David Letterman

Pickup Tunes is unique in that it is not only a fun game, but also a serious ear training tool for musicians of all ages and ability levels. It is fun and accessible for the young beginner in music, yet challenging enough for the advanced adult musician. Most importantly, IT IS A BLAST TO PLAY! 5 stars… Highly recommended! Gerry Etkins
Keyboardist
Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Almeria Solidaria
Creitz & Serebin

Chad Renard is a designer based in San Francisco, California. He designs websites, identities, graphics, illustrations and animations.