Observed arrival · 2026-11-11
TonAlchemy’s rhythm curriculum for incarcerated learners
TonAlchemy is developing a self-guided music curriculum for incarcerated people, with lessons in rhythm, listening, creative practice, and reflection.
- For
- Incarcerated learners using prison tablets
- Worth noticing
- A sample beat exercise uses a 120-BPM metronome, then asks learners to tap every other click and reflect.
Field notes
The page lays out a progression from listening and pulse to coordination, personal routines, cultural traditions, and musical expression. Its sample lesson treats attention returning—not perfect timing—as the practice, and offers silent movement as an option. The creator profile identifies Will Rice as an Oakland-based producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist; the curriculum is described as in development for Edovo, with facility permission noted for activities using everyday objects.
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