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MusPal: Direct Q&A for Parents
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What makes your app worth over $4,000 HKD per year?
Learning instruments is about 20% learning and 80% practicing, and we focus on assisting students practice. It's an investment in effective progress, turning practice time into measurable improvement and reducing the frustration of wasted effort. You can keep this fee but remain wasting time, low quality practice and slow progress instead of addressing spot to improve and tackle it with efficiency and fast progress.
Can I see a free trial before I commit?
Yes, we offer 3 times of free report and 7 days refund for annual plan so you can see the positive change in your child's practice motivation and focus firsthand.
How is this better than free YouTube tutorials?
Unlike passive videos, our app actively listens and gives personalized feedback, ensuring your child corrects mistakes as they happen.
My child's teacher says they just need to practice more. Why do we need an app?
It ensures that practice time is spent building correct habits, which accelerates progress much more than unstructured repetition alone.
Is there a monthly payment plan, or must we pay the full year upfront?
We offer both plans, but the annual subscription provides the best value for a year of consistent growth.
What specific features will actually help my child improve?
It provides instant feedback on intonation, rhythm, dynamics, weekly progress reports and gamified goals that make practice engaging and productive.
How does the app work with the pieces my child's teacher assigns?
Your child can simply scan any sheet music from their lessons, so it works seamlessly with their current curriculum.
My child gets bored easily. How will this app keep them engaged?
The app uses goals, points, and badges to turn practice into a rewarding challenge, and motivates with short terms goals step by step instead of a large goal and let students down in the beginning which can significantly boosts motivation.
What if my child quits music after two months? Do you offer refunds?
We provide a 7-day refund policy for year plan because we're confident you'll see its value once you experience the reduction in practice-time stress.
What instruments does the app support?
It supports most melodic instruments like violin, piano (beta), and flute, with a focus on providing accurate feedback for each one.
How does the app provide feedback? Is it a real person or an AI?
The AI gives immediate technical feedback, while the weekly reports allow your teacher to provide expert improvements guidance, creating a perfect support system.
Does the app require a lot of space or special equipment?
It only requires a standard smartphone or tablet, making it easy to use in any practice space at home.
How do you protect my child's data and privacy?
We prioritize your child's privacy and comply with all strict data protection regulations to keep their information safe.
Can multiple children use the same subscription?
Each subscription is for one child to ensure the feedback and progress tracking are fully personalized for their needs.
Will this add more screen time to my child's day?
It replaces passive screen time with active, skill-building engagement, making technology a productive part of their learning.
How experienced do you need to be to use the app?
It's ideal for beginners because it helps build strong foundational habits from the very start, preventing future frustrations.
What if the technology doesn't work properly? Is there customer support?
Our dedicated support team is ready to quickly resolve any issues so your child's practice remains uninterrupted.
Does the app replace the need for a human teacher?
It enhances the teacher's role by freeing up lesson time for advanced musicality, technique advice making their expertise even more valuable instead of correcting same mistakes every weeks.
Can you show me some success stories or data proving it works?
Go to our website and you can see comments from listed and well known teachers and parents.
We already pay for music lessons. Why is this necessary on top of that?
It maximizes the value of your lessons by ensuring practice time between sessions is effective, leading to faster achievement.
What's included in the subscription? Are there any hidden costs?
The price includes all core features—there are no hidden costs for the essential practice tools.
Is the app aligned with ABRSM/Trinity exam syllabus?
Just scan your exam piece and the mock exam feature prepares students using real exam criteria, building their confidence and readiness.
How do I, as a parent, track my child's progress?
You'll get simple, clear weekly/daily reports that show exactly where your child is improving, giving you tangible evidence of their progress.
How do you, the teacher, use the app to help my child?
The teacher uses the reports to pinpoint challenges instantly, making each lesson incredibly efficient and targeted.
This seems expensive for an app.
When viewed as a tool to ensure joyful, effective progress and protect your investment in lessons, it provides exceptional value for your child's entire musical journey.
How quickly will I see results after my child starts using the app?
You'll notice a change in their engagement within the first week, and measurable progress in their playing with marks within a few weeks of consistent use.
What if my child is already an advanced student?
The app is even more valuable for advanced students, offering neutral, detailed analysis and nuanced feedback on rhythm, intonations and dynamics to help them polish their performance to a high standard.
Do you offer any discounts for schools or music centers?
Yes, we have special institutional pricing designed to support music programs and make the app accessible to more students.
How does the app handle different playing styles, like jazz or classical?
The AI is trained on a wide variety of musical genres to read different score. Adapts its feedback to the stylistic nuances of the piece being played, whether it's classical, jazz, or pop.
What happens if our internet connection is unstable during practice?
The core feedback features work in real-time through our server so it requires internet connection to provide a good experience for you.
How often is the app updated with new features?
We release regular updates to improve the AI, add new features, and expand the supported instruments based on user feedback.
Can the app help with music theory?
Yes, the integrated AI chatbot can answer questions about theory, helping students understand the "why" behind the music they are playing.
What if the app doesn't recognize the piece my child is playing?
Our proprietary score scanning technology is highly accurate, but if an issue occurs, please make sure the upload format and the clarity of the image score.
How does the points and badges system actually motivate practice?
It taps into healthy competition and achievement, giving students clear, short-term goals and a sense of accomplishment that makes them want to practice again.
Will my child's teacher need training to use the reports?
Not at all. The reports are designed to be clear and actionable immediately, giving teachers instant insight without a learning curve.
Can we use the app while traveling?
Absolutely. As long as you have your mobile device, your child can have a consistent and guided practice session anywhere.
How does the app handle duets or ensemble pieces?
The current focus is on individual practice, but the feedback on rhythm and intonation is fundamental and directly benefits a student's performance in group settings.
What is your company's background in music education?
Our team includes award-winning musicians and educators from institutions like the HKAPA, machine learning and data science experts ensuring the app is pedagogically sound.
How does the audio analysis work with noisy environments?
Our advanced noise cancellation technology isolates the sound of the instrument, providing accurate feedback even in typical home environments. It will perform the best when there are silence background.
Can the app be used without a sheet music score?
The core value is in correlating performance with the score, please add your sheet music score to have the best using experience.
What if my child doesn't like using technology for practice?
The app is designed to be so engaging and helpful that most students quickly appreciate it as a fun and supportive tool, not a tech hurdle.
Are there any community features or leaderboards?
The gamification includes leaderboards that will be available later on to foster motivation with a focus on positive encouragement.
How does the app prevent students from just "gaming the system"?
The feedback is based on genuine musical accuracy, not just completion. They cannot progress or earn high scores without actually playing correctly.
How do you ensure the AI feedback is musically accurate?
The AI is trained on millions of data points from professional performances and continuously refined by our team of expert musicians.
Can we use the app on both a phone and a tablet?
Yes, your subscription allows you to use the app across your devices for maximum flexibility.
What is the single biggest benefit you hear from other parents?
The most common feedback is the transformation of practice time from a source of conflict into a period of peaceful, independent, and productive learning.