Box Metaphor Studios creates apps for music education.
The idea that lead to the idea that lead to the idea that lead to the founding of Box Metaphor Studios originated in Austin, Texas. A music theorist had tried to put his training to use, but after finding few job postings calling for a master's degree in music theory, he created his own opportunity. Developing apps for music theory and aural skills seemed like the ideal solution, especially after
02/09/2026
Beethoven Bagatelle with analysis video out now! Feedback and ideas always welcome.
Beethoven: Bagatelle Op. 33, No. 3 in F Major | Sections and Phrases Check out our ear training app: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.box_metaphor_studios.aural_skills_traineriOS: https://apps.apple.c...
12/18/2025
Rhythm is now in Aural Skills Trainer! The long awaited addition is out now. Start with the learning section to brush up, then test your abilities with the quizzes. Pick your difficulty and practice!
iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aural-skills-training/id6741116724
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.box_metaphor_studios.aural_skills_trainer
10/14/2025
We’ve got an Aural Skills Trainer update! A premium option has been added for an ad-free experience.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aural-skills-training/id6741116724
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.box_metaphor_studios.aural_skills_trainer
You also get access to a theme designed by friend to all, James Lloyd. There's no changes to the existing app otherwise.
Why the addition of premium? This is the best option to keep updating and creating tools for musicians of all kinds to practice with and (hopefully) benefit from. Premium or not, we are committed to having a fully-featured experience. Your support and love for music is why we do what we do.
06/17/2025
Check out the newest update to Aural Skills Trainer - Scales! Learn about major, minor, pentatonic, octatonic and everything in between. Train and test your ear training today!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aural-skills-training/id6741116724
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.box_metaphor_studios.aural_skills_trainer
06/16/2025
Keep an eye out for the next major update for our app Aural Skills Trainer - scales - coming this week!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aural-skills-training/id6741116724
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.box_metaphor_studios.aural_skills_trainer
05/29/2025
Our latest big update is out for Aural Skills Trainer (iOS & Android)! We have a new topic: melodic dictation. With over 125 human-composed melodies (by Nathan Foxley, M.M.), you’ll get a chance to practice hearing notes and writing them out! If you want to ease in, start with fill in the blank quiz mode where you only need to figure out a select number of notes to complete the melody. If you’re ready to dive into the deep end, start with the full melody quiz mode. Happy aural skills training!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aural-skills-training/id6741116724
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.box_metaphor_studios.aural_skills_trainer
05/17/2025
We're going to be releasing our next ear training area for Aural Skills Trainer (iOS and Android) - Melodic Dictation - next week! Keep an ear out for the release announcement! Test your ear on diatonic and chromatic melodies and get them right. Melodies are handcrafted by humans and always will be.
04/23/2025
Aural Skills Trainer has an update out now for iOS and Android! 1.0.6 now has stats to show your progress and a new quiz type, give it a try!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aural-skills-training/id6741116724
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.box_metaphor_studios.aural_skills_trainer
08/28/2015
Or there's always this...
Interval Song - Django Bates Every interval in the chromatic scale, set against a latin jazz backdrop. What more could you want? Music theory made fun.