The Story of GammaTune

Where It All Started

It was after rehearsal, when the instruments were being packed away and the room grew quiet.

I stayed behind, holding my euphonium. I played a single, sustained note—not for anyone, just for myself.

In that moment, something shifted. The tension in my shoulders softened. My breath slowed.

I noticed it wasn't just about the music. It was about how the sound felt—warm, steady, like someone staying with you.

That moment planted a question: What if music could be designed not just to sound good, but to feel supportive?

Learning the Science

In the months that followed, I started reading. I learned about rhythm and brainwaves, about how certain frequencies can influence attention and calm.

I learned about spectrograms—visual representations of sound—and how they reveal the hidden structure of music.

I learned that science doesn't diminish the magic of music; it deepens the appreciation.

My goal wasn't to over-engineer or medicalize. It was to understand, so the experience could be designed with intention.

Every Instrument Has a Voice

Not all instruments feel the same. A flute can feel like lighter air—bright and lifting.

A French horn can wrap around you like a warm embrace.

A tuba can feel like stable ground beneath your feet.

And a euphonium? It has this gentle lift—like being held without being held too tightly.

I explore how different timbres and textures can serve different kinds of support.

Designed for Daily Life

Health change doesn't happen in one dramatic moment. It happens in small, daily returns.

A few minutes in the morning. A pause in the afternoon. A calming moment before sleep.

GammaTune is built to fit into real life—not as another task, but as something you look forward to.

Light enough to repeat. Beautiful enough to come back to.

The Mission Today

GammaTune is now my two prototypes moving forward:

GammaTune Health explores personalized sound experiences guided by research, where I dive into research.

GammaTune Hero empowers youth musicians where I create and generate scores.

Both share the same values: human-first, evidence-guided, gentle, and purposeful.

This isn't about replacing human care. It's about using technology to extend what human care can offer.