Testimonials
Professional musician & teacher
“Your game is so flipping amazing. I’m addicted! I’m in! I’m your humble servant. Woweeeeeeee!
Oom-Pah! is the best thing that ever happened on this planet. I am a singer, songwriter, vocal teacher, group facilitator, and small business owner, and my husband is a piano playing science geek; and we are set for life.
Load up your coffee, get some water nearby, you need to hydrate for how long you're going to want to play this. Don't hesitate.
Take my money. I want to bequeath perfect sealed boxes to my future generations. If you don't have fun playing this, seek medical advice.” – Shelly Brown
Board Game retailer
“I have seen this product through several stages of its development and watched it blossom into the fabulous game that it is. As someone who studied education and music at a tertiary level as well as currently managing one of Brisbane’s longest running boardgame retailers I was intrigued when introduced to the concept of Oom-Pah!
Engaging gameplay, complemented with tactile, intuitive learning resources make Oom-Pah! a great choice whether you are looking for a new family game or just wanting to brush up on some music theory. Young or old, novice or virtuoso, this game has something for everyone, so keep an eye out for Oom-Pah!” – Peter Harvey
professional musician
“Beautifully conceived, educational and FUN! Oom-Pah takes the possibly daunting world of music theory and makes it understandable and accessible, I love this card game” – Caroline Hammond
Self taught musician
“I am a self-taught musician who plays by ear, and personally, I have always struggled with retaining music theory. After just a few rounds of Oom-Pah! I can now recall more than ever!
I am so addicted!! Oom-Pah! looks and feels amazing, is super fun, and somehow sneaks information into your brain, through play!” – Anna Handebo
percussionist
“Oom-Pah! is one of the most creative and well-designed games I've ever seen! It's fast, fun and frenzied and before you know it, you've learnt a whole lot more about music than you ever thought possible!
Completely tailorable for beginners and music geeks alike, I can't wait to see this become the new, fun way of learning music theory.
What a great addition to a music teacher's toolbox and any home where board games are enjoyed.” – Deb Crawford
Aspiring musician
“Oom-Pah! is genius! There is so much to it! Scales, chords, intervals, etc… Practically it’s a text book in a card game! It is an easy and fun way of learning music! Highly recommended!” – Marianna Joo
student
“Incredibly fun game. Easy to start learning and then build up to more challenging games to learn music theory. As a self taught musician it has been really helpful in learning the scales and chords.” – Sophia Lavey
musicologist
“To play Oom-Pah! was very exciting and great for my brain!
I am a professional musician and musicologist and it surprised me the way that the game makes music theory easy to learn in a really fun way. I hope I can play soon again!” – Ramoncillo Refrescante
Dad
“This is the easiest to way to learn music” – Roy Callaghan
Gyspy jazz guitarist
“Wowzers! As a self-taught guitarist I've always known shapes but never been able to memorise the notes in a chord or scale.
As soon as I started playing Oom-pah *everything* started falling into place. The gameplay is so much fun that now I can't stop!” – Neil Young
Game lover
“Played Oom-Pah at PAX Melbourne today. AMAZING GAME.
For any of those who want a little challenge in musical theory or just a fun card game that will subtly teach you music theory then check it out.” – Zeb Dubokovich
Absolute beginner
“As a complete beginner, I was overwhelmed when I played my first game of Oom-Pah! But after a few rounds I started to grasp basic music theory concepts.
It’s inspired me to finally pick up the guitar. Thanks guys!” – Daniel Hamilton
Music Teacher and Band Leader
"I am thrilled to share my enthusiastic testimonial for the incredible card game, "Oom Pah!" This innovative play-based learning game has been an absolute game-changer in my music theory classroom. As a music educator, I am always on the lookout for engaging and educational tools to make learning fun for my students, and "Oom Pah!" has exceeded all my expectations.
From the moment we introduced "Oom Pah!" to our music theory curriculum, my students have been hooked. It's fast-paced, exciting, and most importantly, it's highly educational. The game seamlessly combines entertainment with learning, making it the perfect way to end the week or conclude a unit.
What sets "Oom Pah!" apart is its ability to make complex music theory concepts accessible and enjoyable for students who have just started their musical journey. The game cleverly incorporates fundamental music theory principles into its mechanics, ensuring that students not only have a blast but also deepen their understanding of key concepts.
The enthusiasm and excitement that "Oom Pah!" has brought to my classroom are truly remarkable. My students eagerly look forward to our "Oom Pah!" sessions, and their progress in music theory has been nothing short of remarkable. As an educator, witnessing this level of engagement and growth in my students is incredibly rewarding.
I wholeheartedly recommend "Oom Pah!" to music educators and students alike. It is a must-have tool for any music theory classroom. I plan to use "Oom Pah!" throughout the entire year with my students, confident that it will continue to enhance their learning experience and foster a lifelong love for music theory. Thank you, "Oom Pah!", for making learning so much fun and effective!"
- Wyatt Heinz, Director of Bands, Piqua HS, Ohio