opus.kena.ai (or download from the App Store or Google Play)

Description: Kena Opus allows users to record their practice and then provides feedback on the pitches and rhythms sang or played. It can also simplify uploaded sheet music to make easier versions of pieces. The site and app also have practice logs and the ability to set practice goals and receive reminder notifications. Users can also create their own practice "routines" with times and a description of activities, too.

Cost: Free (includes paid options for additional features)

Artificial Intelligence and Kena Opus: Kena Opus uses AI to evaluate users' performances by comparing recordings to uploaded music xml files. In addition to evaluating individual recordings, it can suggest areas to work on based on similar errors that are made in multiple submissions.

Privacy Highlights: Kena Opus requires users to create an account. The site allows users to post comments, so students should be reminded not to post personal information online. Users can also create their own profile names. Content users upload can be used to train algorithms. Users can also see content created by others. The site may not meet COPPA requirements for protecting the privacy of students under 13. Read the full Privacy Policy here: https://www.kena.ai/privacy-policy

Tips: The assessment feature requires relatively accurate tuning, so it may not be the best tool for beginning wind and string players and vocalists. To provide feedback on your performance, Kena Opus requires you to upload a music xml file. You can create a file by entering your music into a notation software and then exporting to xml. You may also be able to find MIDI files of well-known pieces online that you can convert into music xml files.

Background: Kena Opus was created by musicians to make practice more collaborative, engaging, and fun. It uses artificial intelligence to provide feedback on practice and transcribe audio.