Tactus Technologies
Sports Science Technology for Musicians
Imagined by a Juilliard graduate and developed with aerospace engineers, Tactus Technologies brings sports science methodology to the world of classical music.
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String Musicians' Challenges
Our innovative sensors capture precise data about your playing technique, transforming traditional practice into a data-driven journey of measurable improvement.
Learning Curve
Beginners often face challenges with posture, sound production, and developing effective practice habits, which can generate substantial frustration.
Technical Hurdles
Mastering bow grip, coordinating bow speed/pressure, and finger placement on fretless fingerboards are essential yet challenging skills.
Teaching Limitations
100% of teachers face repetitive instruction correcting posture, tone, and practice habits. Limited availability, scheduling conflicts, institutional access, and high lesson costs create further barriers for many students.
Introducing
The Ergonomic Bow Grip
Our upcoming product introduces patent-pending sensing technology to collect motion data - enabling deeper insight into playing mechanics without changing the feel of your instrument.
- Ergonomic Design
- Naturally promotes correct bow hold and reduces tension while playing, preserving the authentic feel of your instrument.
- Build Muscle Memory
- Thoughtfully engineered to help musicians develop proper technique that becomes second nature over time.
- For All Skill Levels
- Benefits beginners learning proper form and professionals seeking to refine their technique and prevent repetitive strain injuries.
Musicians are athletes of little muscles.
Testimonials
What Early Adopters are Saying
"Tactus revealed subtle inconsistencies in my bow pressure that I'd never noticed before. After just three weeks of focused practice with the system, my tone production has improved dramatically."
"I've incorporated Tactus into my teaching curriculum. Students can now see and understand technical concepts that previously took months to communicate effectively."
"The progress tracking has completely transformed my students' motivation. They're practicing more effectively and with greater enthusiasm when they can see their improvement."
Meet Our Team
We're a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for musicians.
Dan Dery
CEO & Co-Founder
The Tactus Vision
- Graduate of the Juilliard School
- Seasoned concert violinist and teacher for 3 decades
- Founder of the award-winning app “MyOngaku”
John Martinez
CTO & Co-Founder
The Tech Behind Tactus
- NMSU Alum with B.S. & M.S. in mechanical engineering
- Professional experience in spacecraft algorithms
- Research and publications on aerospace algorithms and astrodynamics
Chris Camargo
Software Lead & Partner
The Tactus Software Design
- B.S in Comp. Sci. from UC Santa Cruz and pursuing an M.S. in aerospace engineering
- With a decade at NASA JPL on the Europa Clipper & Mars Missions
- Specializing in software product design & 3D visualization
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