Earz
Earz provides online practice in ear training, note reading, music theory and music knowledge through games for different ages and levels.
What Earz is
Earz provides online practice in ear training, note reading, music theory and music knowledge through games for different ages and levels. It includes dozens of standard games, which teachers can copy and edit or use as a starting point for new activities. Teachers can add their own text, links, images, sound and YouTube videos, then follow student results in the online Student Tracking System. The Quiz module supports custom questions in several formats, including image, audio and video material. An AI assistant can assess open-ended answers, though this feature is described as beta. Earz is aimed at schools, private music schools, bands and choirs. It runs on web, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, and requires an internet connection. A free plan and 7-day trial are available. Earz Solo is €999 a year for unlimited use on Android and iOS.
Good
- Dozens of standard games are included.
- Teachers can create or customize games.
- Student results are available in a tracking system.
- Works across web, desktop and mobile platforms.
Watch out
- An internet connection is required.
- AI grading is described as beta.
- Earz Solo is €999 a year.
Who it suits
Earz suits music teachers and organizations that want game-based music learning with the ability to adapt activities and track student results. Its stated audiences include primary and secondary schools, private music schools, bands and choirs.
Verdict
Earz combines ready-made music games with teacher-created activities, quizzes and student tracking. Its range of platforms and school plans may suit organizations, while the internet requirement and annual plan costs are worth considering.
Plans and prices
From Earz's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Earz School 20 | €35 a year | Up to 20 people per school year · per year |
| Earz School 60 | €95 a year | Up to 60 people per school year · per year |
| Earz School 150 | €155 a year | Maximum 150 people for one year · per year |
| Earz School 250 | €195 a year | Up to 250 people per school year · Annual 1-hour free webinar for teachers · per year |
| Earz School 500 | €295 a year | Up to 500 people per school year · Annual 1-hour free webinar for teachers · per year |
| Earz School 1000 | €395 a year | Up to 1000 people per school year · Annual 1-hour free webinar for teachers · per year |
| Earz School 1500 | €495 a year | Up to 1500 people per school year · Annual 1-hour free webinar for teachers · per year |
| Earz School 2000 | €595 a year | Up to 2000 people per school year · Annual 1-hour free webinar for teachers · per year |
| Earz School 2500 | €695 a year | Up to 2500 people per school year · Annual 1-hour free webinar for teachers · per year |
| Earz Solo | €999 a year | Unlimited use · Android/iOS · No subscription required · No in-app purchases · per year |
The facts
Each one read from Earz's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI quiz grading
- Earz can use an AI assistant to assess open-ended quiz answers, and the maker describes the feature as beta.checked 9 Oct 2026
- API
- The standard API lets organizations with an Earz subscription link their administrative systems and retrieve user lists, user details and progress; an administrator must request a client key.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes Earz as suitable for primary and secondary schools, private music schools, bands and choirs.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Game content
- Earz includes dozens of standard games, and teachers can copy and edit existing games or create new ones.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Soundsupply says personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR, sent over SSL, stored encrypted, and hosted on a central server in Frankfurt, Germany.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Earz provides online ear training, note reading, music theory and music knowledge through games for different levels and ages.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Quiz module
- The Quiz module supports custom questions using images, sound material or YouTube clips, with several question formats.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Student tracking
- Teachers can view student results in the online Student Tracking System.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says it responds to reported technical problems within 24 hours on working days.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Teacher-created games
- Teachers can create or customize games and add their own text, links, images, sound and YouTube videos.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Tracking cookies
- Earz states that it uses cookies but does not use tracking cookies.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2003checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Groningen, The Netherlandschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform requirements
- Earz is available for PC, Mac and Chromebook, as well as Android and iOS; the maker says use requires an internet connection.checked 9 Oct 2026
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