Teachers
Do you teach music at a school, university or privately?
Imagine your students being passionate about music theory and motivated to do their homework.
Select the games most suited to your lesson plan.
Scaffold to suit each individuals’ learning styles & level of musical understanding.
Use the game as a song writing tool with your students.
“Oom-Pah! builds knowledge of music theory by engaging our natural capacity to learn through repetition, setting the stage for future positive experiences of music learning. It’s also fun!”
- Dr. Mary Broughton (Lecturer in Music Psychology & Director of Research Training at the University of Queensland)
Are you new to teaching music?
We appreciate that school teachers are sometimes required to teach outside their area of expertise.
Simply follow our suggested playing order of games to help structure your music lesson plans.
Supplement your resources with a game that incorporates colour coordinated play-based learning & unique educational tools.
Be astounded at your students’ progress!
“As a music teacher, Oom-Pah! is an engaging way to reinforce and explore music theory. More interactive than flash cards! Lots of fun.”
- Steph (Music teacher)
“Oom-Pah! is the resource that every music teacher ever wanted but didn’t get around to creating themselves”
- Kylie R. (High school music teacher)
Oom-Pah! tournament?
Bring out the best in your students with a playshop by The Joy Dispensary!
Learn game play & strategy from the creators of Oom-Pah! & watch your students shine as they challenge each other in an Oom-Pah! championship.
Experience a polyrhythmic brain training extravaganza of music, body percussion, vocal exploration & joyful expression!
“Wow! That was fantastic! I loved it. I can see how it would be so useful for learning or enhancing your music theory skills. So great for the brain!”
- Donna Miller (Primary school music teacher)
"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
