Our story
We believe playing music with other people is one of the best things a person can do — and that it should be within reach for everyone, whatever their age or experience.
Alive! started the way a lot of good things do — on a worship team, trying to solve a real problem. We watched talented, willing people hold back from joining the band because reading chord charts felt intimidating, keys never matched their voice or instrument, and everyone was on a different page. We knew technology could help, but only if it spoke the musician’s language instead of adding one more thing to learn.
So we built a smart music stand around a simple idea: show every chord the way that makes sense to the player in front of it. Shapes and colors for one person, traditional notation for another, tab for the guitarist who already thinks that way. When the chart finally speaks your language, stepping up to play stops feeling scary — and that’s when more people say yes.
We’re proud of where Alive! was born, and worship teams will always be close to our hearts. But the same tools that help a nervous volunteer play their first Sunday help a gigging band rehearse tighter, and help a songwriter capture an idea before it slips away. Born on the worship team, built for any band that plays together.
Bring more people into the band
Where we started
Worship teams gave Alive! its start, and helping volunteers step up with confidence is still at the center of what we do.
Who we’re for
Any band that plays together — worship teams, gigging musicians, hobbyists and songwriters, kids and adults, every skill level.
Where we’re going
Helping people learn their instrument and get comfortable — starting with courses from partners like the NoFret Guitar Camp.
Who makes Alive!
Alive! Music Stand and Alive! Studio are made by Littlefish Software LLC, a small team of musicians and builders. We’re also a proud sponsor of the NoFret Guitar Camp.
Come play with us
Whether you lead a team or just want to get comfortable on your instrument, Alive! is here to help.