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8 vendor products, Virtunity, and First 5 Notes. Source wording, prices, platforms, and 9 practice and classroom features.
ProductWhat it isPrice as statedPlatformsWait-for-note practicePitch detectionRhythm assessmentTeacher assignmentClassroom pricingAudition-specific contentMethod-book contentOffline useChromebook support
SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud)

the core of MakeMusic Cloud is the SmartMusic platform. [1]Read 2026-09-08

Teacher $39.99* / yr per teacher [2]Read 2026-09-08

Student $13.99* / yr per student [2]Read 2026-09-08

*Discounts shown for 20+ subscriptions [2]Read 2026-09-08

MakeMusic Cloud is web-based, so it's accessible on most devices with an internet connection, including computers (Windows, macOS, Chromebooks) and mobile devices (iPads, Android tablets, and smartphones). [1]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [26]

As performers play along with their parts, feedback on note pitch, rhythm, and duration is displayed with red, green, and yellow notes. [26]Read 2026-09-08

As performers play along with their parts, feedback on note pitch, rhythm, and duration is displayed with red, green, and yellow notes. [26]Read 2026-09-08

Assignments can be created from both interactive titles in MakeMusic Cloud's music catalog and user-generated pieces created with Compose. [27]Read 2026-09-08

Contact us for volume discounts [2]Read 2026-09-08

Developing sight reading skills is one of the best ways for students to improve as musicians. Not only does it help them feel more confident in their abilities, it also gives them an edge in auditions or other performance settings. [28]Read 2026-09-08

over 200 different method books, including Essential Elements, Habits of Successful Musician, and more. [3]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [26]

If you're using a Chromebook, MakeMusic Cloud is only supported on the most recent version of ChromeOS. [29]Read 2026-09-08

MusicFirst PracticeFirst

PracticeFirst, powered by MatchMySound, is a truly affordable way to allow your students to practise anytime, anywhere, on most internet-enabled devices. [4]Read 2026-09-08

Requires MusicFirst Classroom. [5]Read 2026-09-08

will work on tablets, smartphones, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops while connected to the internet. [6]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [33]

PracticeFirst provides feedback on rhythm, pitch, intonation, and duration. [33]Read 2026-09-08

PracticeFirst provides feedback on rhythm, pitch, intonation, and duration. [33]Read 2026-09-08

Once your students have received login credentials or a class invitation code, they can access the software from any computer, and staff can access students' work and create assignments. [6]Read 2026-09-08

MusicFirst Classroom subscriptions incur a one-time $99.00 set-up fee. [5]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [33]

create courses based on method books, complete with additional resources like videos and quizzes. [7]Read 2026-09-08

will work on tablets, smartphones, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops while connected to the internet. [6]Read 2026-09-08

will work on tablets, smartphones, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops while connected to the internet. [6]Read 2026-09-08

Noteflight Learn

Software Designed for Music Educators and Students. [8]Read 2026-09-08

SoundCheck is available for $8 per user, per year, as part of a Noteflight Learn subscription with Premium Content. [40]Read 2026-09-08

iOS functionality in the Safari browser, with no extra app needed. [9]Read 2026-09-08

Record along with a metronome, the full score audio, or have SoundCheck follow you. [40]Read 2026-09-08

SoundCheck, powered by MatchMySound, is a world-class assessment technology that provides instant ratings and feedback for pitch, rhythm, and intonation, and is available for use with any Noteflight score. [40]Read 2026-09-08

SoundCheck, powered by MatchMySound, is a world-class assessment technology that provides instant ratings and feedback for pitch, rhythm, and intonation, and is available for use with any Noteflight score. [40]Read 2026-09-08

Develop assignments suitable for a broad range of ages and skill levels. [8]Read 2026-09-08

SoundCheck is available for $8 per user, per year, as part of a Noteflight Learn subscription with Premium Content. [40]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [8]

EE Book Codes are not required to access Essential Elements content inside Noteflight Learn. [10]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [8]

SoundCheck works in the browser on desktop, Chromebook, iPad, and mobile devices! [40]Read 2026-09-08

Sight Reading Factory

practice sight reading & sight singing. [11]Read 2026-09-08

Each educator subscription would cost $45. [12]Read 2026-09-08

We support these browsers on Windows, Chromebooks, Mac OS X/macOS, and Linux. [30]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [11]

The Auto Assessment feature on Sight Reading Factory gives musicians the ability to record their sight reading and receive immediate feedback. This powerful tool transforms the music learning process by giving a detailed breakdown on pitch accuracy, timing, and intonation. [31]Read 2026-09-08

The Auto Assessment feature on Sight Reading Factory gives musicians the ability to record their sight reading and receive immediate feedback. This powerful tool transforms the music learning process by giving a detailed breakdown on pitch accuracy, timing, and intonation. [31]Read 2026-09-08

With Assignments, you can create personalized assessments for your students to complete at their own pace, giving you valuable data to track individual growth throughout the year. [32]Read 2026-09-08

If you purchased 100+ student subscriptions they would be priced at $3 per student. [12]Read 2026-09-08

Generate music for ensemble assessments and all-state auditions using popular organizational standards such as those below and many others. [11]Read 2026-09-08

Students can actually prepare for auditions that require sight reading! [54]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [11]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [11]

We support these browsers on Windows, Chromebooks, Mac OS X/macOS, and Linux. [30]Read 2026-09-08

MatchMySound

Guided Practice [13]Read 2026-09-07

$4.99 per month per active student. Teacher accounts are free when you have enrolled and active students. [14]Read 2026-09-07

Do students need to install an app? No. [15]Read 2026-09-07

The cursor waits for you to play the correct notes and follows along as you progress. [34]Read 2026-09-08

If you miss a note, the program pauses until you get it right. [34]Read 2026-09-08

Using advanced sound recognition technology, it listens to your performance and compares it to a reference track, analyzing pitch, rhythm, and timing. [35]Read 2026-09-08

Using advanced sound recognition technology, it listens to your performance and compares it to a reference track, analyzing pitch, rhythm, and timing. [35]Read 2026-09-08

There are several ways to assign songs or exercises to your students. [36]Read 2026-09-08

MatchMySound technology is accessible to K-12 music programs and choirs from two of our partners: SoundCheck from Noteflight Learn and PracticeFirst from MusicFirst. [16]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [35]

Access to popular method books [15]Read 2026-09-07

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [35]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [35]

Essential Elements Interactive

The Powerful Cloud-Based Companion to the Essential Elements Method Book [17]Read 2026-09-08

Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) is included FREE with the purchase of any EE Student Book or Teacher Book [18]Read 2026-09-08

no extra subscription required. [18]Read 2026-09-08

We no longer support a downloadable app, but www.essentialelementsinteractive.com can be accessed from any mobile browser. [19]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [17]

Students will learn faster at home with SoundCheck's instant feedback on pitch, rhythm, and intonation. [37]Read 2026-09-08

Students will learn faster at home with SoundCheck's instant feedback on pitch, rhythm, and intonation. [37]Read 2026-09-08

Check out the free demo below and start creating SoundCheck assignments for your students! [37]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [38]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [17]

The Powerful Cloud-Based Companion to the Essential Elements Method Book [17]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [19]

EEi is designed to work on Chromebooks. [39]Read 2026-09-08

Soundslice

Turn sheet music into an interactive learning environment. [20]Read 2026-09-08

The Teacher plan costs $20/month for up to 100 students. [22]Read 2026-09-08

No, there's no native Soundslice app for iOS nor Android. [21]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [20]

Does Soundslice do automated performance assessment? Not at this time. We believe machine-listening technology is not accurate or reliable enough. [22]Read 2026-09-08

Does Soundslice do automated performance assessment? Not at this time. We believe machine-listening technology is not accurate or reliable enough. [22]Read 2026-09-08

With the Teacher plan, you can create unlimited Soundslice lessons and share them privately with students. [22]Read 2026-09-08

Get in touch about pricing for institutions or schools. [22]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [20]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [20]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [21]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [22]

Yousician

Lesson plans created by real music teachers [23]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [24]

Just download the app on your phone, laptop or tablet and you're good to go. [23]Read 2026-09-08

The song pauses and waits for you to play the right note. [41]Read 2026-09-08

You always know when you're hitting the right notes. [23]Read 2026-09-08

By hitting notes correctly and with good timing, you can boost the multiplier up to 5x, giving you more points for your performance. [41]Read 2026-09-08

If you're a music teacher, you can signup for Yousician for Teachers (No longer supported). [25]Read 2026-09-08

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [23]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [23]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [23]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [23]

not stated on the vendor's pages (read 2026-09-08) [23]

Virtunity

Structured practice and audition preparation [55]Read 2026-09-08

Virtunity is a student subscription: $79.99 per year or $9.99 per month, one tier with everything included, and the first month is a free trial. Billing begins with the v1.1 release this fall. Teacher accounts are free, permanently. [55]Read 2026-09-08

iPhone [55]Read 2026-09-08

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [55]

Use a tuner, metronome, drone, rep counter, and practice notes [55]Read 2026-09-08

Students can save a final-take recording for personal review. An assigned final take stays private unless the student explicitly shares it with a connected teacher. The current product does not generate a complete performance score or evaluation from that recording. [55]Read 2026-09-08

Assign scales, exercises, and repertoire [55]Read 2026-09-08

Classroom licenses for schools and programs: $249 per year for up to 30 students, $499 per year for up to 75, $799 per year for up to 150, and $6 per student per year beyond that. First Five Notes classroom access is included, and every classroom license is school-billed by invoice. [55]Read 2026-09-08

Structured practice and audition preparation [55]Read 2026-09-08

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [55]

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [55]

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [55]

First Five Notes

Interactive fingering practice for beginning musicians [56]Read 2026-09-08

The first five notes are free and require no account. A one-time $4.99 website purchase unlocks one instrument’s full beginning range. A one-time $19.99 website purchase unlocks every current and future instrument full range in the web app. Website purchases are not subscriptions. A parent or guardian account is required so a website purchase can be restored on another browser or in the First 5 Notes iPhone app. [57]Read 2026-09-08

iOS [56]Read 2026-09-08

Responsive web [56]Read 2026-09-08

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [56]

Played-note recognition confirms whether the student produced the expected note. A correct fingering answer sounds the note and holds it, so the student practices playing along and matching that pitch with the fingering diagram on screen, and the reference pitch stays available while they play. It connects notation, fingering, and sound without grading complete musical performances. [56]Read 2026-09-08

Not included:

Rhythm, tempo, rest, duration, tone, or articulation scoring [56]Read 2026-09-08

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [56]

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [56]

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [56]

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [56]

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [56]

not stated in product truth (read 2026-09-08) [56]

Also looked at, with fewer than four features stated on their own pages when we read them: Quaver Music, Breezin' Thru Theory, Tomplay, Tonestro, Simply Piano, Tonara, Trala.

What their terms and FAQs say

Excerpts from terms, refund policies, and product FAQs. Each quote has its read date.

Tonestro - clause 1.4

is expressly intended for the private use by individuals. Non-private use is expressly forbidden without the express written consent of fun.music IT GmbH. [42]Read 2026-09-08

Trala - clause 2.1

shall exclusively address private individuals or consumers of full age [43]Read 2026-09-08

SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - refunds

No refunds shall be provided once the annual subscription fee is paid. [44]Read 2026-09-08

Breezin' Thru - refunds

Once access has been sent there are no refunds. [45]Read 2026-09-08

MatchMySound - student and teacher accounts

$4.99 per month per active student. Teacher accounts are free when you have enrolled and active students. [14]Read 2026-09-07

Sources and read dates

Vendor pages and prices change. Sources were read on 2026-09-08. Where a page could not be re-read, the quote keeps its 2026-09-07 read date. Our product truth was read on 2026-09-08. If a quote is out of date, please tell us at support@virtunity.io.

Virtunity and First 5 Notes quote our product truth. A not-stated cell means we did not find a statement in the sources we read.

  1. [1] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - https://www.makemusic.com/ - read
  2. [2] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - https://www.makemusic.com/pricing/ - read
  3. [3] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - https://www.makemusic.com/music-catalog/ - read
  4. [4] MusicFirst PracticeFirst - https://www.musicfirst.co.uk/software/practicefirst - read
  5. [5] MusicFirst PracticeFirst - https://www.musicfirst.com/solutions/custom - read
  6. [6] MusicFirst PracticeFirst - https://www.musicfirst.com/faqs - read
  7. [7] MusicFirst PracticeFirst - https://www.musicfirst.com/blog/five-reasons-use-practicefirst-your-ensembles - read
  8. [8] Noteflight Learn - https://www.noteflight.com/learn - read
  9. [9] Noteflight Learn - https://notes.noteflight.com/soundcheck-check-one-two/ - read
  10. [10] Noteflight Learn - https://notes.noteflight.com/essential_elements_in_noteflight_learn/ - read
  11. [11] Sight Reading Factory - https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/ - read
  12. [12] Sight Reading Factory - https://sightreadingfactory.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/27000011865-bulk-district-pricing-information - read
  13. [13] MatchMySound - https://matchmysound.com/ - read
  14. [14] MatchMySound - https://www.matchmysound.com/resources/ - read
  15. [15] MatchMySound - https://matchmysound.com/teachers/ - read
  16. [16] MatchMySound - https://matchmysound.kb.help/using-matchmysound-in-your-k-12-music-or-choir-program/ - read
  17. [17] Essential Elements Interactive - https://www.essentialelementsinteractive.com/ - read
  18. [18] Essential Elements Interactive - https://eeiblog.com/create-a-teacher-account/ - read
  19. [19] Essential Elements Interactive - https://support.essentialelementsinteractive.com/en/articles/13850707-can-i-use-eei-on-a-tablet-or-smartphone - read
  20. [20] Soundslice - https://www.soundslice.com/ - read
  21. [21] Soundslice - https://www.soundslice.com/help/en/player/tips/247/native-app-experience/ - read
  22. [22] Soundslice - https://www.soundslice.com/teachers/ - read
  23. [23] Yousician - https://yousician.com/ - read
  24. [24] Yousician - https://yousician.com/terms-of-service - read
  25. [25] Yousician - https://yousician.com/blog/four-ways-yousician-trumps-paper - read
  26. [26] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - https://www.makemusic.com/practice/ - read
  27. [27] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - https://help.makemusic.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026371253-Creating-an-Assignment-Performance-Assessment - read
  28. [28] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - https://www.makemusic.com/sight-reading-studio/ - read
  29. [29] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - https://help.makemusic.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026373133-Troubleshooting-MakeMusic-Cloud-on-Windows-Mac-and-Chromebooks - read
  30. [30] Sight Reading Factory - https://sightreadingfactory.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/27000042169-what-are-the-system-requirements- - read
  31. [31] Sight Reading Factory - https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/focus/autoAssessment - read
  32. [32] Sight Reading Factory - https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/focus/assignmentsForEducators - read
  33. [33] MusicFirst PracticeFirst - https://www.musicfirst.com/software/practicefirst - read
  34. [34] MatchMySound - https://matchmysound.kb.help/playback-and-recording-options/ - read
  35. [35] MatchMySound - https://matchmysound.kb.help/what-is-matchmysound/ - read
  36. [36] MatchMySound - https://matchmysound.kb.help/sending-assignments/ - read
  37. [37] Essential Elements Interactive - https://eeiblog.com/soundcheck/ - read
  38. [38] Essential Elements Interactive - https://www.halleonard.com/ee/interactive/ - read
  39. [39] Essential Elements Interactive - https://support.essentialelementsinteractive.com/en/articles/13850727-chromebook - read
  40. [40] Noteflight Learn - https://www.noteflight.com/soundcheck - read
  41. [41] Yousician - https://support.yousician.com/hc/en-us/articles/201558362-Practice-and-Play-modes-in-guitar - read
  42. [42] Tonestro - clause 1.4 - https://www.tonestro.com/terms/ - read
  43. [43] Trala - clause 2.1 - https://www.trala.com/terms-and-conditions - read
  44. [44] SmartMusic (MakeMusic Cloud) - refunds - https://www.makemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/terms-of-service/Cloud-Terms-of-Service.pdf - read
  45. [45] Breezin' Thru - refunds - https://breezinthrutheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BT-Privacy-Policy-2024-25.pdf - read
  46. [46] Soundslice - transcription - https://www.soundslice.com/transcribe/ - read
  47. [47] Quaver Music - https://www.quavered.com/music/ - read
  48. [48] Breezin' Thru Theory - https://breezinthrutheory.com/ - read
  49. [49] Tomplay - https://tomplay.com/ - read
  50. [50] Tonestro - https://www.tonestro.com/ - read
  51. [51] Simply Piano - https://www.hellosimply.com/simply-piano - read
  52. [52] Tonara - https://www.tonara.com/ - read
  53. [53] Trala - https://www.trala.com/ - read
  54. [54] Sight Reading Factory - https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/focus/studentCodes - read
  55. [55] Virtunity - https://www.virtunity.io/directors - read . Product truth.
  56. [56] First Five Notes - https://www.virtunity.io/first-five-notes - read . Product truth.
  57. [57] First Five Notes - https://www.virtunity.io/first-five-notes - read . Product truth.