Students of all ages are way more engaged when they use Musico. Band and orchestra students practice more, because they get to hear and play along with the other parts from home. Hearing the other lines helps put everything they’re practicing in context. If they want to get creative, the door’s open for them to add drum beats and record their own performances as well.
Yes! They are using it quite a bit. Musico teachers experience less nagging and annoying back and forth getting their students to practice. Students go home and have fun with it, because it engages their creativity. They can put in their own parts, record ideas, and get creative with the loops. Musico empowers students to go far beyond any other “practice helper” type program, by engaging their creativity and inviting them to do more than simply repeat what’s on the page (and they do plenty of that too…)
Musico saves time by making it easy for teachers to capture everything from the lessons they teach over and over, and put it all in one place. Students can’t “lose” their homework or assignments because it’s all securely stored in their account, which they can access from anywhere with their school-issued email as a login key (COPPA compliant, of course). It’s also easier to spend more time practicing inside Musico because students lose track of time, so they end up way more engaged and practicing more.
Musico is very easy to figure out. Sixth graders can just breeze right through it, they get it fast, and they remember it. Looping sections, using the metronome, pitch shifting, it's got lots of really, really great features like that kids just instantly understand. Teachers are usually able to learn it and then turn around and teach it to their classes in under an hour.
The only time it’ll take is the time you DON’T have to spend messing around with lesson planning once you’re set up. And speaking of time, Musico tracks student playing time so there's no more lying on practice sheets. Teachers can see specifically what their kids have worked on and the number of minutes that they have spent on actual pieces, at a glance. Time is also saved when students are better prepared, and teachers are finding that their students using Musico are much better prepared. By engaging in deep learning with looping pattern practice, students waste less time in class reviewing fundamentals.
Each teacher and studio comes in different sizes and has different needs - and Musico has a subscription plan to fit each one! All Musico subscriptions include A FREE teacher account, and the price range for a student seat starts with $5 a month and can decrease down to $2.80 for a bigger scale of seats.
We also offer a School account, supporting multiple teachers and students' groups. Contact us for more information and we’ll get you set up with ease.
Tip for classroom teachers: If you're worried Musico may not fit into your budget, we’ve found that school districts will help pay for Musico because of its effect on STEM and STEAM outcomes.
View our pricing plans on https://academy.musico.io/pricing, or email us at info@musico.io and we can assist in getting the process started.
Click HERE to book a quick free demo call where we’ll set you up in 15 minutes or less and take down your custom lesson plan requests.
You can use Musico on a computer and on mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones. Using the recommended browser for each device will assure you the best experience using Musico.
Desktop: Google Chrome
Android tablets: Chrome
iPad: Safari
Android mobile devices: Chrome
iPhone: Safari
PDF files, scores, play-along tracks, videos, lesson descriptions, and links to other similar lessons, all exist side by side in each Musico lesson. Students can follow the cursor as it moves through the score and explore different sounds in the extensive loop library if they’re feeling creative.
For example, if a violin student wants to hear their part only, they can mute the other sections, or turn the volume up and down on each part. They can play along with just the cello part, or only listen to their line and the viola part. The tempo can be adjusted and even the key can be changed on the spot if needed (super helpful for vocal lessons).
Musico has an incredible creative team, and we can can create whatever you need quickly. Just reach out to info@musico.io and tell us what specific lessons you need us to make (include links to where we can buy the books if necessary) and we’ll create them for you. Note: all lesson content in Musico is properly licensed.
In a word, yes! Musico has a great new feature that allows teachers and students to follow along with a cursor that moves through the score as the music plays. By turning the audio of the track they are reading on and off, they can be challenged to integrate reading and ear training. They can mute their part, read along with it in rhythm, and still hear the rest of the track or ensemble playing for context. From Jazz lead sheets to classical chamber music, there are many applications for this. Bonus: if they forget their music, doesn’t matter… it's still there inside Musico.
No, not at all. You can even drop vocabulary in the lesson plans, because a lot of times standards address vocabulary. Along with writing terms on the board or handing out sheets, teachers can just drop everything they want their students to read into the lesson description. For example, an Albeniz lesson that includes some information about Spanish history in it can live inside the lesson media section along with extra videos and links to other lessons or to educational resources.
Information about techniques that are being addressed can be added, for example with Simple Symphony by Benjamin Britten there’s extra information about how to play pizzicato effectively. For wind band, teachers can add information on how to breathe properly, how to tongue properly. The possibilities are really limitless: just paste existing material right in.
Students fall in love with the possibilities Musico offers because it engages their creativity and empowers them to practice in fun and interesting ways at home. Because it’s so interactive, and because they can see and hear the other parts, it’s more of a complete experience for them. It’s colorful, interactive, and very visual. They can upload different kinds of sound files, just by dragging and dropping, so if they don't want to play to a metronome they can just drag samples over to the looper instantly and jam.
Because it’s fun, colorful, creative, and engaging. Students love it. That’s why. Students don’t usually love things that feel like “homework”. Musico isn’t homework to the students… it’s a jam session. But ironically, they learn more when they are having fun, and all your standards-based learning objectives can slot right into each digital lesson plan inside Musico.
One teacher recently said “After 34 years of teaching, this is the most profound program that I've seen yet. I've used other products for years, and I've stopped subscribing to all the other ones because Musico is meeting all the needs that I have in the classroom.”
Because those programs take longer than 120 seconds for students to learn how to use, they cost more, and people don’t always have access to them. Musico is fast, free for teachers, $5/month for students ($4 if purchased annually) and is incredibly simple to use. The learning curve is very flat, especially for teachers. It’s fast. Everything you need is right at your fingertips, and it’s quick and easy to drop standards in so that when it comes to evaluation time, and with the built in tools in the teacher dashboard, admins have everything they need to for assessments.
Yes, Musico works on phones, tablets, and desktop. With built in latency compensation, students and teachers can record ideas on their phones and drop them right into the lesson plans, then open them up on tablets or computers and dig deeper into the more advanced editing features. Since most schools right now are using Chrome books, Musico is optimized for the Chrome browser.
For students who don’t have computers or tablets, schools often check tablets out.
They really enjoy it. They notice their kids practicing more, which is a real bonus. Computer literate parents recognize that anything that can help move their kid forward is a great thing, so it’s a total win-win situation for everybody.
Musico is a practical program that you can put in a classroom right now to get results. Curriculum coordinators, admins, principals, and arts supervisors, are starting to place more value on programs like Musico that have the ability to drive measurable outcomes. Forward thinking districts focused on STEM and STEAM are finding that Musico is a great program because it fulfills the requirements in ways that put musical performance in the spotlight, rather than ancillary activities that don't necessarily deal with the actual performance of music. Before Musico, options may have included building a guitar or radio to count toward engineering for example… but now, Musico can check that box.
Music teachers tend to be last on the list when it comes down to STEAM and STEM. From a district’s perspective, Musico is extra appealing because it’s basically a STEAM based product. This supports the bigger picture of taking music more seriously, because highly engaged music programs drive increased measurable outcomes across the board in science, english, math, and other areas.
By incorporating more advanced technology into classrooms, some teachers are able to build the case for more funding for their programs, and that’s always a good thing for music educators.
Musico makes it even easier for teachers and administrators to see that their arts programs are tied to measurable outcomes. When middle level kids start moving through curriculum at a faster pace directly from using an app, admins take notice. Upper level kids are more polished and refined because they get more repetitions in with Musico at home, so they really know their pieces inside and out. Test scores go up with Musico, not because teachers do anything different in their classes, but because students are practicing more at home and it shows.
Why are they practicing more? Because they’re having fun. They’re enjoying it. Students who start using it in the fall continue using it through the end of spring. It’s not just a shiny new toy, soon to be forgotten… it’s a part of everyone’s musical life.
You can look at your numbers in class. You can look at how many are engaged. You can look at quality. You can look at trophies. But in the end, the question is simpler: how deeply are your kids learning? Are they learning on the surface level, or are they learning all the way down to the bottom where everything is thoroughly prepared?
This is where Musico makes the difference. With Musico, you're not just getting a playback tool, you’re getting a dynamic, interactive library of engaging, fun, colorful digital lesson plans that turn practice time into an inspiring and creative experience they will want to go back to again and again.
But most importantly, kids love to use Musico!
Musico’s referral program is an exciting opportunity for you to share Musico with friends and colleagues, and get rewards for it. It’s a small way for us to thank you for recommending us!
When a referral signs up with more than 3 students to Musico, you earn $50 in credits to your Musico account and they get a 50% discount on their first month.
Find your unique link in the “Account Settings”. Share your link to invite friends via social media. A friend clicks your link and signs up as an active teacher* to Musico- you earn credit and they’ll get a discount.
You can refer any friend or colleague you want, as long as they’re new to Musico and haven’t signed up before!
There’s no limit, the more you refer the more you get!
Sign in to your Musico account> account settings> “Referral” tab.
Start sharing!
Yes, you need to be signed up to Musico. If you haven’t started yet, you can sign up here.
Once someone you referred signs up to Musico with more than 3 students, we’ll notify you via email and automatically grant you your $50 in credits to your Musico account.
Your unique link tracks back to your account and let’s us know that your referral joined Musico thanks to your recommendation. You can find your link in your “Account Settings”. Sign in to your Musico account> account settings> “Referral” tab.
In order for your referral to count they’ll need to do the following:
Referral awards are typically processed within 72 hours of the referral paying their fee. These awards will be automatically credited to your account.
You can reach out to us at info@musico.io to ask any further questions.
Start a Video Lesson with your students using Musico's video conference feature. Musico’s Video Lesson feature is available for all Musico members, at no additional charge. Enjoy high resolution, unlimited-time, video sessions with your students.
Video lessons can be held with any student that is connected to Musico (see connecting students tutorial).
Currently, Video Lessons are available for 1-on-1 sessions only (but don’t worry- we’re working on it!).
Teachers: To start a Video Lesson, click the camera icon on the top bar to open your personal classroom and meet your next student. Moreover, each student timeline has a "video lesson" button on the left panel which will open your live classroom.
If you haven’t linked any other Video service to your account settings, Musico’s Video Lesson will open by default.
Students: At the Home page, you’ll find the “Video Lesson” button. Click it to select a teacher you want to meet, and wait for their approval to begin!
If you’ve already linked another Video meeting service to your Musico account (through your Account settings) you can cancel this integration in order to set Musico’s Video Lesson as default. Go to “Account Settings” > switch off toggle (under “External video meeting link”) > Save changes.
Once a teacher has started a video lesson with a student, other students that will attempt to start a video lesson will get notified that their teacher is busy and their request will be declined. The teacher will be notified for the student's request as well.
No problem! You can easily switch between external devices by clicking the arrow that appears on the right of both the “Microphone” and “Camera” buttons. Select from the menu which mic and camera you would like to use. You can switch between multiple devices during a lesson.
We highly recommend using Musico’s Video session in your lessons to get the best experience out of the platform. Alongside the video session, use Musico’s “Real-time” feature which allows both sides to view the same thing on their screen. Using both these features will give you, as a teacher, the full control you need in order to have the perfect online music lesson. If you still aren't familiar with the “Real-time” feature, please find this tutorial video.
You can reach out to us at info@musico.io.
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