General music platform
Engaging, fun, ensemble playing and assessed independent practice
Songcraft helps students learn to read music on their own devices while teachers track progress, lead full-class play sessions, and keep daily practice engaging.
Start FreeSee The Game- Music notation game
- Sight reading game
- Music theory games
How it works
Simple for students. Powerful for teachers.
Songcraft fits into your classroom routine whether you're leading a full-class session or letting students practice on their own.
1. Ensemble play
Students play together in ensemble using their own device as their instrument.
2. Independent practice
Students practice independently with headphones, unlocking new songs, completing challenges, and earning coins to spend in the shop.
3. Teacher insights
Teachers use student data to plan future instruction.
Our story
A Problem Nobody Asked For. A Solution Nobody Expected.
Songcraft grew out of a practical problem with an unexpected silver lining.
When COVID-19 shut down traditional music instruction, safety protocols made singing and playing most instruments impossible. But the sudden influx of student devices created an opening. Songcraft's founder started by teaching students to build their own digital instruments in Scratch — but asking them to juggle a coded instrument, sheet music, and a screen recording tool for assessment quickly proved overwhelming.
Over Winter break, he spent two weeks designing a single integrated solution that tied everything together. He tested it with his students the following quarter, and the difference was hard to ignore. Before COVID, he'd taught the same songs on recorder with consistently low completion rates — students simply didn't have enough practice time, and most weren't practicing at home. With Songcraft, every student made real progress. After nine weeks, over 90% were performing ahead of any recorder cohort he'd previously taught.
That result convinced him to take it further. He enrolled in the Educational Technology Entrepreneurship master's program at UNC Chapel Hill, where he earned $45,000 in grants to rebuild the platform from the ground up.
Since 2022, Songcraft has grown to nearly 3,000 users across 10 states. As of 2026, students have played over 80,000 songs on the platform.
What sets Songcraft apart
Not glorified screen time. Not a teacher in a box.
Most ed-tech music tools fall into one of two traps: passive videos that talk at students, or drill apps that are just digital worksheets. Songcraft is different — it's personalized, embodied, and deeply interactive.
Personalized
Every student moves at their own pace, unlocking songs and challenges based on where they actually are — not where the class average lands.
Embodied
Students play music on their own device. They're not watching a lesson or clicking multiple choice — they're making sound, reading notation, and building real muscle memory.
Deeply interactive
Every note triggers instant feedback. Students hear, see, and feel the difference between right and wrong in real time — the way learning music is supposed to work.
Built for classrooms
Ensemble play, teacher dashboards, and assignable challenges mean Songcraft works as a whole-class tool, not just a homework app.
Get started
Request a demo or launch plan
Fill out the form and we'll reach out with everything you need to bring Songcraft to your classroom.
- See Songcraft in action with a guided walkthrough.
- Get help setting up your first class session.
- Ask us anything about pricing, features, or classroom fit.
From the blog
Guides for music teachers and school leaders
What is Songcraft? A music notation game built for classrooms
A clear overview for teachers and administrators evaluating Songcraft for note reading, sight reading, and classroom music practice.
Where Songcraft fits in a music classroom
Practical use cases for general music, piano labs, modern band, ensemble sight reading, and differentiated practice blocks.
How to evaluate a music notation game for school use
A buyer-focused checklist for music educators and administrators comparing classroom music software.
Note reading practice that teachers can actually manage
How short notation reps, immediate feedback, per-note scoring, and teacher visibility turn note reading into a repeatable routine.
FAQ
Questions teachers ask before they sign up
Is Songcraft a music notation game or a teacher platform?
Both. Students experience it as a music notation game, while teachers use it for note reading practice, sight reading assignments, and classroom management.
Can Songcraft support music theory games and sight reading practice together?
Yes. Practice mode, note reading challenges, memory mode, and synchronized class play all support different parts of the same learning path.
How often do you add new features?
We ship updates regularly based on what teachers ask for. New instruments, challenge types, and practice tools come out throughout the year.
See it in action
Ready to see how Songcraft works in a classroom?
Explore the game page to see practice modes, teacher tools, and what students experience.