Hooktheory is a brand that offers software and interactive learning materials designed to help musicians create incredible music and develop a deep understanding of music theory. With their products, musicians can easily create beats, songs, and musical ideas using built-in music theory and AI that draws from a vast database of over 40,000 songs. In addition to their music creation tools, Hooktheory also provides music theory books, allowing users to gain an intuitive and comprehensive understanding of how music works.

They offer resources like Chord Crush, which helps users train their ears to recognize chords by learning from real songs. Hooktheory also offers Classroom, a platform that enables music teachers to engage and inspire their students while teaching music and songwriting. Founded by Dave, Ryan, and Chris, who have extensive backgrounds in technology, music, and education, Hooktheory originated from a successful course they developed at UC Berkeley.

Over the years, the brand has grown and received recognition, including admission to Skydeck, a prestigious startup incubator for UC Berkeley companies. With their expertise and passion for music, Hooktheory continues to empower musicians and educators to create and understand music in innovative ways