A proven method built by the people who wrote the standards.
Practicing Musician's Fundamentals of Music Mastery isn't guesswork. It was developed alongside the leading experts in music education, shaped by the same research that defines what great music learning looks like nationally.
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Simple in practice. Powerful in results.
Every lesson in the Fundamentals of Music Mastery method follows four connected steps. Together they create a complete learning loop — one that keeps students engaged, teachers informed, and progress moving forward.
Teach
Expert instructors assign personalized video tutorials — short, focused, and designed for your specific instrument and skill level.
Practice
Students practice on their own schedule, mirroring techniques from tutorials and working through theory modules at their own pace.
Track
Progress is logged in our learning management system, giving teachers full visibility into each student's development between sessions.
Assess
Built-in assessments — adapted directly from the Model Cornerstone Assessments for Music — measure real mastery, not just completion.
Developed with the people who shaped national music education.
The scope and sequence of each method was built in collaboration with music education leaders at the highest level.
National Core Arts Standards
Our curriculum was developed with chairs and team members who researched, developed, and piloted the National Core Arts Standards and Model Cornerstone Assessments for Music.
Developed by Recognized Experts
Contributing experts include chairs of National Association for Music Education Councils and Groups, bringing decades of research and classroom experience directly into the curriculum design.
Ongoing Educator Peer Review
Our educators participate in the continuous peer-review process, ensuring the method is refined by real classroom experience, not just theory.
15 instruments. All in one place.
A team of specialized instrument instructors built a comprehensive content library covering all 15 primary band and orchestra instruments.
The method in depth.
Enhance classroom learning. Empower at-home instruction.
For teachers, our video tutorials enhance classroom learning and increase student engagement. Assign personalized 1-3 minute tutorials on each student's instrument, and every exercise and song is arranged for ensembles to play together in class.
For at-home learners and homeschoolers, our tutorials provide high-quality instruction on the instrument of your choice — and let students play with friends and family on day one, even if everyone is picking up an instrument for the first time.
The ultimate practicing tool for every skill level.
Depending on skill level, students can practice instrument care and maintenance, observe and apply instrument-specific techniques, follow step-by-step music theory modules, and work through a song library that keeps them engaged along the way.
Students mirror techniques modeled in video tutorials as often as they need to master each one. Theory is explained in simple terms with on-screen visual reinforcement. Exercises, songs, and assignments then let students apply what they've just learned. You can also use our video tutorials as a teaching aid in class so all instrument sections learn new concepts at the same time while you provide real-time feedback.
Full visibility. Zero guesswork.
Easily track and hold students accountable for their progress with our learning management system. PM's age-appropriate practice logs were adapted from the Model Cornerstone Assessments. Our video tutorial reflection assignments were designed by team members who wrote the MCAs, so students can self-reflect while they learn and practice at home. And the LMS is completely free of charge, forever.
Assessments designed by the person who wrote them.
Dr. Frederick Burrack, who led the teams that developed the Model Cornerstone Assessments for Music, reformatted the MCAs for integration into Practicing Musician's platform. Dr. Burrack currently serves as Practicing Musician's Chief Education Officer.
See how Practicing Musician compares.
How does Practicing Musician stack up against other music education platforms?
| Practicing MusicianFree | Other Music EdTech$2–$20 per student, per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed by expert music educators | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Similar scope and sequence as method books | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Ongoing peer review and refinement of content | ✓ | — |
| Step-by-step video tutorials | ✓ | — |
| Sheet music and progress tracking | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Growing library of music content | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Access on any device with internet | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Downloadable materials for offline learning | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Free learning management system | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Free training and support throughout the school year | ✓ | — |
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