It’s been too long now since I’ve updated the blog! Last I wrote, my iPhone app had just come out. Guitar Workout has had some success, but the reviews haven’t been great. I was half-way finished with a second app, when I reconnected with a publisher wanting to put out a Guitar Games Book. The last several months I’ve been working on nothing but the book. It should come out later this year and I’m very happy with how it came out. It’s fun, of course, but has some good info on theory and ear training which grew out of the courses on this site.
That brings me to the reason for my post: plans for this year. Here goes-
I’ve been learning Blender (an open-source 3D graphics and game creation tool) and I’m hoping to incorporate some 3D style graphics into a game. Also I’ve put together a prototype of a game that could be played with a real guitar that I think has potential. While writing the book I updated some of the games and I’d like to port those changes over to the site. Including an easier first level on Key Hunt, and rebirth within a level (rather than always having to start at the beginning). One area that seems lacking in the games is rhythm. A few games for studying rhythm might be nice. Blogging more often and finishing our first movie (a seven minute intro to reading music and rhythm) would be good. I’m half-way finished and it would be a pity to leave it at that.
Lastly, I’ve decided a change in tone around here would be nice. What I mean is, I’d like to let people in to the development process. A little behind-the-scenes view, and community involvement I think would improve the site. My exposure to the open-source community has inspired me that great things can be accomplished when talent is pooled together. Its my hope that the games and resources on the site will benefit from this new tone. I welcome feedback on this, but my plan is to chart work in progress so ideas and user input can be incorporated into the final product.