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MusicTeacherNotes uses positive reinforcement to keep children excited about piano, guitar, violin, or whichever instrument they’re learning. Motivational rewards are set up by parents and earned by children as they practice music. Student accounts are always free, and these tools are available when their teacher uses the Premium Teacher Plan.
There are three main types of rewards available with the Premium Plan to help keep kids practicing:
Music Bucks look like play money, but kids can actually “buy” rewards with them. Students earn Music Bucks by logging practice, and parents decide what the rewards are and how much they cost in Music Bucks. For example, if your child loves going to the movies, you could set a reward like:
Night out at the movies – 400 Music Bucks
If it takes about one week of regular practice to earn 100 Music Bucks, that movie night could be earned in roughly four weeks. Once the reward is purchased, the Music Bucks are deducted, and the child starts earning again.
Students also earn Practice Stickers automatically for every 30 minutes of practice they log. Stickers are distributed randomly, and several practice games involve collecting specific sticker combinations. Winning those games can earn kids extra Music Bucks.
In the Achievement section, students earn awards for completing certain milestones. For example, finishing a practice plan earns the Perfect Practice Award.
Each child has their own kid-friendly account, linked to their parent and private music teacher. These accounts are designed to make positive reinforcement part of the learning process. For example, when a child completes a practice plan, earns a Super Sticker, or buys a reward, fun animations like on-screen confetti celebrate their achievement—encouraging them to keep going.
When paired with a parent’s encouragement and support, these Premium Plan rewards are a powerful way to keep kids engaged, motivated, and excited to learn music.
