# Kjos IPS

> Interactive music practice studio for Kjos Music publications with digital scores and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Pygraphics, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pygraphics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/909400469)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.73/5 from 113 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 218 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486/reviews.md

## What is Kjos IPS?

Whether you’re a music student or teacher, the Kjos Interactive Practice Studio App provides a whole new way for you to experience your favorite Kjos Music publications. Whether you want to supplement a hard-copy book you own or experience a publication completely online, the IPS makes it all possible.

With the Interactive Practice Studio you have access to:
•	eBook versions of your favorite Kjos publications—leave your print books at home!
•	Teacher Edition access to eBook versions of every student book in a series.
•	Play-along accompaniment and demonstration recordings with tempo, looping, and mix controls.
•	Video lessons that provide instruction of both basic and more advanced concepts and techniques.
•	A personal recording studio with tools for easily mixing, storing, and sharing your recordings with teachers, family, and friends.
•	Cultural and historical enrichments to cultivate development of total musicianship and meet the requirements of a standards-based education.
•	Interactive glossaries to assist in the understanding of important terms and phrases.
•	Flashcards that make learning the language of music fun. 
•	Practice journals and self-evaluation/reflection forms to help students document progress.
•	Instant access to Kjos.com for information on more publications to enhance learning and teaching.

The Interactive Practice Studio gives students and teachers the tools they need to get the most of their learning and instruction.

## Key features

- eBook versions of Kjos publications
- Teacher Edition access
- Play-along accompaniment and recordings
- Video lessons
- Personal recording studio
- Interactive glossaries and flashcards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| String Basics Cello Book 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 1, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Flute Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Clarinet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Eb Alto Saxophone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trumpet-Cornet Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Trombone Book 1 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Percussion Book 1 - Digital Book | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Score Book 1 - Discount Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Bb Tuba Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Clarinet Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tradition of Excellence Alto Saxophone Book 2 - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| String Basics Violin Bk 2, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Trad: Primer A, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 1A - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: All In One, Level 2A - Digital Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Trad: Primer B, DB | $8.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 1 - Clarinet - Digital Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| SOE Book 2 - Trumpet - DB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bastien New Traditions: 3B DB | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Kjos IPS?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📚 Digital book access convenient for practice
- 🎵 Audio accompaniment tracks helpful for learning
- 🎤 Recording feature useful for self-assessment
- 🎼 Tuner functionality works well
- 📖 Clean PDF export capability
- 👨‍🏫 Recommended by music teachers
- 🎹 Helpful for students without physical books

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Audio playback problems and loading failures
- 🐛 Glitchy interface with scrolling issues
- 🐛 Recording function buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Requires paid license codes for books already purchased
- 🎨 Outdated, sketchy-looking interface design
- ⚙️ Complicated setup and navigation
- 🔊 Audio quality and synchronization issues
- 📱 Cross-platform compatibility problems
- ❌ Non-functional help and support features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Audio files won't load or play
- Product code already used error preventing activation
- Videos not functioning
- Tuner stops working after initial use
- Recording playback is off-beat or distorted
- Microphone not picking up audio
- Pages flicker and flash constantly
- Login credentials not working across devices
- Send button in help function non-functional
- Accompaniment tracks misaligned with book pages
- App hangs when saving multiple recordings
- Content unavailable error after certain pages
- Pinch-to-zoom feature removed in updates
- App doesn't remember purchases after updates
- Server connection failures

**Most requested features**

- Custom tempo/speed controller for audio
- Ability to record without accompaniment track
- Student part only option without fusion accompaniments
- Disable page transition animations
- Microphone recording improvements
- Single instrument playback settings
- Better page navigation and scrolling
- Improved UI/UX design modernization
- Free access for students with physical books
- Ability to play along without purchasing digital license

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjos-ips/id982025486/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Why do I need this app?

*2026-05-19, version 1.3.8*

I bought the hard copy book and it suggests downloading this app. I assumed it would play the music pieces. Nope, it’s just the book. Removed the app as it’s useless.

### 1/5 — Stole my book, and didn’t work

*2026-05-15, version 1.3.8*

I added my Standard Of Excellence Book to it, but it didn’t add it to my library, and it kept saying “This product code has already been used.” 0/10 waste of money

### 4/5 — Decent

*2026-03-31, version 1.3.8*

It’s a basic pdf viewer. Nice thing is you can export the music as jpg, convert that to pdf, then import to Forscore with a very clean pdf.

### 3/5 — Good, but needs a little change

*2026-03-04, version 1.3.8*

Apparently, when I was practicing trombone with a recording of page 6 from tradition of excellence trombone book, page 4, recoding 5 has ‘accidentally’ mixed up with the test on page 6! But otherwise, the app has helped me practice well. Please fix this as it is a little confusing.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t even let you download

*2025-12-18, version 1.3.8*

Wont let me download and when I put my info in TO download it it still doesn’t work

### 4/5 — Can’t figure out how to record.

*2025-09-09, version 1.3.8*

It is a great app. It lets me see what note I am playing, which has been helpful. One problem, though. I can’t record myself playing. Can you fix that?

### 1/5 — Videos don’t work

*2025-06-05, version 1.3.6*

I’ve just downloaded the app for use with the book, and I cannot get the videos to work!! Very disappointing- this would be a great resource if it actually worked.

### 4/5 — Okay

*2025-02-06, version 1.3.5*

It’s just glitchy. Also you guys should add a custom tempo controller for the audio. Also some songs aren’t in the audio that are in the book. And the audio can’t play even though it’s in the app. It’s very hard to play a trombone with a really big concert coming up and not knowing what the songs sound like.

### 5/5 — Graphics and stuff

*2025-01-21, version 1.3.5*

My piano teacher has me use it and it’s pretty good except for the graphics could be a lot better and smoother but I like the tuning fut

### 3/5 — Audio not Available

*2025-01-17, version 1.3.5*

After page 24 of my book it started saying “sorry, this content is not available” so I couldn't listen to the audio of how it sounds. Before this it was great

## Frequently asked questions about Kjos IPS

### What does the Kjos Interactive Practice Studio App do?

This app provides a digital platform for Kjos Music publications, offering features like eBook versions of sheet music, play-along accompaniments, video lessons, and a personal recording studio. It aims to enhance the music learning and teaching experience for students and educators.

### What are the key features of the Kjos IPS App?

Key features include access to eBook versions of Kjos publications, teacher edition access, play-along accompaniments with tempo controls, video lessons covering various concepts, a personal recording studio for mixing and sharing, interactive glossaries, flashcards, and practice journals.

### How much does the Kjos Interactive Practice Studio App cost?

The app itself is free to download. However, access to Kjos Music publications and some advanced features may require in-app purchases, as indicated by the app's monetization model.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is designed for mobile devices. Users should check their device's app store for specific operating system requirements and compatibility information.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is designed for music students of all levels, from beginners to advanced, and for music teachers. It's particularly useful for those who use Kjos Music publications and want to supplement their learning or teaching with digital tools and interactive features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2025-09-04

General Updates and Improvements

### 1.3.7 — 2025-07-17

Improvements to sharing of lessons.

### 1.3.6 — 2025-05-09

New look.
Enhances user experience.

### 1.3.5 — 2024-03-03

Fixed issues with the Marketplace not loading properly on some devices.

### 1.3.4 — 2024-02-12

Adjustments to work for airplay to Apple TV.

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