uTheory
uTheory teaches music theory, rhythm, and ear training through browser-based video tutorials and interactive exercises.
What uTheory is
uTheory teaches music theory, rhythm, and ear training through browser-based video tutorials and interactive exercises. Its library lists more than 300 video tutorials and 100 interactive exercises. Practice adapts to student performance, offers immediate feedback, and tracks progress toward mastery. Teachers can manage classes, assign lessons and practice, monitor progress, and create custom tests and quizzes. Google Classroom synchronization includes classes, rosters, assignments, due dates, and grades, with grades sent from uTheory; Clever connections can retrieve student names, sync rosters, and update grades in real time. The service works in a browser on computers, Chromebooks, phones, and tablets without an installation. Free access allows 10 video lessons or exercises daily. Monthly Unlimited costs $5.99 per month, and Yearly Unlimited costs $39.99 per year, billed yearly.
Good
- More than 300 video tutorials are listed.
- Practice adapts and gives immediate feedback.
- Teachers can create custom tests and quizzes.
- Google Classroom and Clever integrations are available.
- Works in a browser across computers and mobile devices.
Watch out
- Free access is limited to 10 lessons or exercises daily.
- Unlimited access requires a paid plan.
- Education license pricing is not a single listed rate.
Who it suits
uTheory suits individual learners who want browser-based music theory, rhythm, or ear training practice. Its class management and classroom integrations also suit teachers and educational institutions.
Verdict
uTheory pairs music instruction and adaptive practice with tools for classroom management and grade synchronization. The free tier is limited, so learners seeking all lessons and exercises need an unlimited plan.
Plans and prices
From uTheory's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Plan | Free | 10 video lessons or exercises daily · detailed progress tracking · desktop and mobile friendly · synchronizes across devices |
| Monthly Unlimited | $5.99 a month | All video lessons · all exercises · all practice sessions · all checkpoints · $5.99/mo |
| Yearly Unlimited | $39.99 a year | All video lessons · all exercises · all practice sessions · all checkpoints · $39.99/yr; $3.33/mo billed yearly |
| Education Licenses | — | Institutional group licenses · custom tests · one-year license term · From $10 to $3 per student by quantity |
The facts
Each one read from uTheory's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser access
- uTheory runs in a web browser on computers, Chromebooks, phones, and tablets, with no software or app installation required.checked 4 Oct 2026
What it does
- Clever
- Teachers can connect a Clever class; uTheory retrieves student names, synchronizes rosters, and updates grades in real time.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Google Classroom
- uTheory can synchronize Google Classroom classes, rosters, assignments, due dates, and grades; grades sync from uTheory to Google Classroom.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product is presented for individual learners, teachers, schools, and colleges, with student subscriptions and education licenses.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Learning content
- The site lists 300+ video tutorials and 100+ interactive exercises for learners.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Practice
- Practice adapts to student performance, gives immediate feedback, and tracks progress toward mastery of skills.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- The policy states that uTheory complies with GDPR, FERPA, New York Education Law §2-d, and California SOPIPA requirements.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- uTheory teaches music theory, rhythm, and ear training through video tutorials and interactive exercises in a web browser.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The policy describes encryption in transit and at rest, regular encrypted off-site backups at least every six hours, and breach notification within 72 hours of detection.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Student data
- The privacy policy says user data is stored on servers in the United States and is not sold or used for marketing or commercial purposes.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site lists [email protected] and (866) 838-0556 as contact details; privacy and data deletion requests can be sent to [email protected].checked 4 Oct 2026
- Teacher tools
- Teachers can manage classes, assign lessons and practice, track student progress, and create custom tests and quizzes.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Free access limit
- The teacher pricing page says free access limits lessons and practice to 10 pages of a lesson or practice exercise.checked 4 Oct 2026
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