MatchMySound
MatchMySound is a browser-based music practice tool that compares a student's recording with a reference from a teacher or publisher.
What MatchMySound is
MatchMySound is a browser-based music practice tool that compares a student's recording with a reference from a teacher or publisher. Its sound-recognition algorithm checks differences in timing and sound qualities at intervals of 1/43rd of a second. Students see numerical scores and graphic feedback after they finish playing, not during a performance. The system is intended for pitched instruments, including guitar and piano. Teachers can create assignments, add original or library content, monitor progress, and use built-in live video for coaching between lessons. Students can upload MuseScore or MusicXML notation, as well as WAV, MP3, and OGG audio. Matching can be embedded in a web page with an iFrame or connected to learning apps through LTI. It runs in modern laptop, tablet, and phone browsers without an app installation. The service has a free plan and a 90-day free trial offer; student subscriptions cost $4.99/mo, billed monthly. Teacher accounts are free with enrolled, active students, though teachers may cover student fees.
Good
- Provides numerical scores and graphic performance feedback.
- Teachers can create assignments and monitor progress.
- Includes built-in video for coaching between lessons.
- Accepts notation and common audio file formats.
- Works in modern browsers on laptops, tablets, and phones.
Watch out
- Feedback appears after playing, not in real time.
- Student subscriptions cost $4.99/mo, billed monthly.
- Designed for pitched instruments, not all instrument types.
Who it suits
It suits music teachers who want to assign practice, follow student progress, and provide feedback on pitched-instrument recordings. Students can use it in a browser without installing an app.
Verdict
MatchMySound brings recording comparison, teacher assignment tools, and post-performance feedback into a browser-based practice workflow. Its delayed feedback and pitched-instrument focus are important considerations for students and teachers.
Plans and prices
From MatchMySound's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| 90-day free trial | Free | limited-time Sweetwater offer |
| Teacher account | Free | Free when enrolled, active students are on the roster · teacher may choose to cover student fees |
| Student subscription | $4.99 a month | Per active student · teacher or student may pay · monthly, recurring |
The facts
Each one read from MatchMySound's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android adoption
- The Google Play listing shows 1K+ downloads and an Everyone content rating.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Android data practices
- Google Play says the app may share personal information, photos and videos and other data, encrypts data in transit and supports deletion requests.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Browser use
- Students do not need to install an app because MatchMySound runs in modern browsers on laptops, tablets, and phones.checked 2 Oct 2026
What it does
- API availability
- Software Finder reports that MatchMySound does not offer a public API.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Assignment creator
- Teachers can create personalized exercises and repertoire assignments for students.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Audio analysis
- Its algorithm detects differences every 1/43rd of a second across sound qualities and timing.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Automatic feedback
- The system compares a reference recording with a student recording and evaluates pitch, intonation, articulation and timing.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Child privacy
- Accelerando says MatchMySound complies with COPPA and requires parental consent before children under 13 use the services.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Content uploader
- Teachers can upload original curriculum or select material from MatchMySound's digital library.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Deployment model
- The maker says the service is 100% web-based and requires no installation on laptop, tablet or phone.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The help center provides step-by-step articles for dashboards, recording, playback settings, sections and MusicXML export.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Feedback
- Feedback includes numerical scores and graphic displays, and is shown after the student finishes playing rather than in real time.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Feedback timing
- Performance feedback appears after the student finishes playing rather than during recording.checked 15 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Users can upload MuseScore and MusicXML notation files plus WAV, MP3, and OGG audio.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Instrument coverage
- The maker says the technology is intended for pitched instruments, including polyphonic guitar and piano.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integration partners
- The maker identifies Fender, MusicFirst, School of Rock, Justin Guitar, Noteflight, Hal Leonard and Faber Music as powered platforms or content partners.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The core functionality can be embedded in web pages with an iFrame and connected to learning applications through LTI.checked 15 Oct 2026
- K-12 access
- MatchMySound technology is available through Noteflight Learn's SoundCheck and MusicFirst's PracticeFirst.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Licence status
- The reviewed maker pages identify proprietary ownership and trademark rights but do not publish an open-source licence.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company address
- Google Play identifies the developer as Accelerando, LLC at 7 West St Ste 33, Litchfield, Connecticut.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists MatchMySound as a privately held e-learning company founded in 2014 with 11–50 employees headquartered in Litchfield, Connecticut.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company history
- The maker says David Smolover's company formed a partnership with the original Estonian developers in 2014 and Accelerando acquired the company five years later.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Litchfield, Connecticut, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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