Instrument guide · Piano
A piano practice app for the work between lessons
A piano assignment often contains several different jobs: learn the notes, settle the fingering, balance the hands and reconnect the phrase. A single instruction to practice the piece hides those decisions. Use a shared notebook to make the next job visible and to record what changed when the student tried it.
Published 21 September 2026 · Maestro Planner
Separate the task from the piece
Give the piece a stable practice item, then name the task in the assignment: left hand alone through the crossing, or melody with a quiet accompaniment. Include measure numbers and the starting hand position when they matter. At home, the student can return to the same instructions without guessing which part of the lesson to repeat.
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A hands-separate tempo does not demonstrate hands-together fluency. When reporting tempo, use a passage label that includes the setup, such as “measures 12–14, left hand,” and confirm the beat unit. Write balance, pedaling and hesitation observations in the session notes. Those details help the teacher decide what to listen for before changing the target.
An example week in the notebook
Illustrative teacher–student exchange, not a prescribed lesson or a customer result.
- Teacher assigns
- Opening study, measures 12–14: left hand alone, keep the crossing even. Then enter from measure 10.
- Student reports
- Eight minutes. Quarter note = 72 for measures 12–14, left hand. The crossing is smoother; entering from measure 10 still causes a pause.
- Teacher reviews
- Hear the lead-in first. Check the fingering and starting position before increasing speed.
Before the next session
- Name the hand or combination of hands.
- Keep passage labels consistent across sessions.
- Describe the sound or motion that still needs attention.
Does Maestro Planner listen to or grade my piano playing?
The notebook records assignments and student-reported practice. Its tempo history uses confirmed reports; it does not automatically assess accuracy or replace your teacher’s listening.
Start with the work you already teach
Works in a modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install. Recording requires a supported browser and microphone permission.
During pre-launch, Teacher Free includes assignments, practice logging and teacher review for up to 3 active students, 1 pending invite at a time, and 500 MB of media storage. No credit card is required. Teacher Pro and Studio are optional paid upgrades; students do not need a separate subscription.