Hoping v2.8 issues get addressed
A few issues stand out on iPad:
– In portrait orientation, the bar view jumps and flickers, and selecting bars through the UI is nearly impossible. – Lesson 88 ("Lazin' Around") used to display 23 bars; it now shows only 11, and repeats no longer seem to be accounted for. This makes it hard to drill into the specific subsections I want to practice. – In loop mode, the option to loop with breaks appears to have been removed. When practicing a passage that doesn't begin and end on the same hand position, that pause was essential for repositioning. Without it, I either wait through a full repetition or hit restart and lose my count.
I'd love to keep using the app, and I'd gladly update this review to 5 stars if these issues were addressed in a future update. Thanks for considering the feedback.
Response from developer
UPDATE (June 16): v2.8.1 includes fixes for all of the issues you highlighted. If you’re able to revisit your review, we’d genuinely appreciate it. And for any future questions or requests, submitting a support ticket is the quickest way for us to assist. Happy playing. ORIGINAL RESPONSE (May 19): Thank you for being a loyal Musiah user, and for taking the time to share such specific, constructive feedback. We're pleased to say we're already aware of each of the issues you've raised and are actively working on them. It's worth noting that v2.8 is just the first iteration of the new Musiah — we have an ongoing roadmap with several more updates planned, and these fixes are part of that. Regarding the flickering in portrait orientation: next time you encounter this, could you please submit a support ticket? The diagnostic data it captures will help us pinpoint the cause more quickly. We genuinely appreciate your openness to updating your review, and we look forward to earning those 5 stars back. In the meantime, we'd gently encourage submitting feedback via a support ticket or email first — as it gives us a chance together more information and help you directly.
Recommended for older adults
I also am quite pleased with customer service. They are responsive, polite and professional. It’s not like signing up to a service never again to have human contact with them. Even the inventor has responded to my help requests
I would recommend this app to anyone that is serious about learning how to play the piano
Response from developer
Hi Asorar, thank you for the fantastic review. We’re thrilled Musiah is helping you tick off your retirement goal and that the practice tools and games are making a real difference in your playing. It’s wonderful to hear you feel you’re truly learning — that’s exactly what we aim for. And thank you for the shout‑out about our customer support. We care a lot about being responsive and human, so your feedback means a great deal. Wishing you many more enjoyable moments at the piano.
A really great app to learn piano properly
There are also lots of useful practice tools built in, like note‑reading exercises, quizzes, and memory games. I’ve found these surprisingly fun and they’ve helped me improve more consistently.
There’s also a story‑based section designed for kids, which I think my young grandchildren will enjoy when they’re old enough to try it. It looks like a nice way to make learning feel more like an adventure.
I’m grateful to have found Musiah. It’s become an ideal way for me to learn and practise the piano anytime. It feels a bit like having a piano teacher beside you — just a lot more relaxing
Horrible!
The help I need
I have always enjoyed listening to music, but never played an instrument. While my former piano instructor was diligent, I was never going to learn to play. Musiah has been able to help me by providing immediate feedback and to a way to gradually move from untimed practice promoting physical memory to preparing for my audition. More than once, I thought I would never learn to play the faster tunes, but I did it.
My learning to play at my age has been challenging, but Musiah sticks by me along the way even when I have not been a good student.
The cost is less than tuning my hybrid piano and even less now with the new billing options.
Musiah, my brain thanks you.
Response from developer
Sincere thanks McM99663311. I'm delighted you're getting so much out of your piano lessons with Musiah. Keep up your great work, and I look forward to seeing what you'll achieve in the weeks and months ahead.
This is the only app that truly teaches piano
Musiah is by far the best piano learning software in the market today. But people seems to be unaware of what this software can do! 5 stars because there are no 6.
Response from developer
Wow! Thank you so much Sotiris for your very kind feedback. I'm delighted you find Musiah's AI piano instruction so helpful and look forward to seeing what you can achieve in the future. Warmest regards, Brendan
Musiah is Incredible!
Response from developer
Dear Jerry, WOW - thank you sincerely for your wonderful in-depth review. You have no idea what a pleasure it was to receive it and also how much it means to hear what a major difference learning piano with Musiah is making to your life. The greatest reward for me is seeing students like you thrive from this new way of learning piano and again, I can't thank you enough for sharing your very kind review. Warm regards, Brendan
Fantastic app!
Regardless of other applications that students may be using, this app has a place, because it gives detailed feedback on how well you play and incentivizes you to repeat things until they are played well. It has features that no other app has in terms of giving feedback on your accuracy of playing noes, timing, rhythm and note duration. The visual feedback is particularly cool and very helpful for recognizing whether you are playing correctly or not as you play.
Although the app is most useful for young students learning piano, I feel it is also for proficient players given the library of pieces outside the lessons and the very useful feedback on my playing. The app is constructed to be very attractive to younger audiences. It also has a mode for adults which I find fine, and I am fine ignoring being called “earthling.”
The app truly uses AI technology by adjusting how it teaches you based on how well you are doing. It is like a real piano class with personal feedback and instruction by a teacher, as well as a practice area and then an audition, which gives you a score based on how well you play through the piece. Most helpful is that at the conclusion of each level you are asked to audition three random pieces from the level of the course that you have completed. It’s a simulation of an actual recital which you must complete well enough to pass to advance to the next level. Doing this I feel like I’m actually playing before a live audience, which is extremely helpful.
Finally, I must commend the team who created this app, particularly the inventor, who provides very timely personal support for any technical issues. The inventor is a very experienced piano teacher, and this shows when using the app. It is truly high-quality and though more expensive than other piano apps it is worth the cost, and much more convenient and less expensive than in-person piano lessons (which it is not intended to replace). I plan on using this to become proficient enough to become worth taking the more expensive lessons.
I was so impressed with this app that I purchased three years of the lessons.
Response from developer
Dear Radman234, thank you so much for your awesome and very detailed review. I'm thrilled that you are finding the Musiah piano lessons app so beneficial and am delighted to count you among our students. I hope you continue to enjoy your lessons and look forward to seeing what you can achieve in the weeks and months ahead.
The best piano teaching app
You do not have to leave your home and pay hundreds in private tuition
This piano app is incredible and if you are wanting to learn to play the piano, this is the app you need
I have tried other apps but Musiah is by far the best
I absolute love this piano app and I will never stop, I am hooked
I actually finished level 1 and I received a beautiful certificate and I was very proud of myself for that achievement
Seriously the best game that rapidly teaches you how to play piano
Response from developer
Thx skplunkerin - very kind of you, and I'm delighted you're enjoying your piano lessons with Musiah.
Ideal for a no nonsense learning experience
Try it and you will see.
Engaging
Response from developer
Many thanks Synth_T. Delighted to hear you're enjoying your Musiah piano lessons and finding them rewarding. Please know that your kind review is greatly appreciated :)
Over hyped and slow learning process
No mention of needing to suscribe
Response from developer
Thanks for your feedback which is being taken into consideration. That said, it is disappointing to receive a 1 star review from someone who has not actually used the app. A free trial is available via the Musiah website.
Wonderful training but flaky mini connectivity
About this app
The best piano teaching app
Hands down the best piano learning app out there
The Musiah program uses artificial intelligence, and I have to say it’s pretty good. It’s just like having your own personal instructor sitting right next to you. The AI explains things well. If I didn’t understand things the first time, I can play it over until it makes sense to me. The program points out what I am doing wrong and tells me what I need to do to improve.
The Musiah app has games that has really helped me to learn the notes on the staff and keyboard. It has helped me learn the music symbols as well as the terminology. This was something I was really needing in the other program.
I have been using the Musiah app now for a couple of months and I have aspired to the fourth of 13 levels of learning. I don’t feel stuck anymore. When I am having a hard time playing a piece of music, the program has a practice area that lets me play at my own speed until I can play at a more regular tempo.
The program is a great value, considering the cost of having a live instructor, and it offers a lot of support and encouragement both within the app and online. One must be committed to learning to play the piano. Learning takes time, and with the Musiah app it is making the process for me both easier and more enjoyable. Thanks, Brendan, for creating this wonderful program!
Response from developer
Hi Lincoln, what a lovely surprise it was to discover your review this morning. Please know that your kind feedback and support is truly appreciated, and I'm delighted the lessons are working so well for you. Happy playing, Brendan
Musiah
Response from developer
Hi David, WOW! I was completely blown away by your review and just want to take a moment to thank you sincerely for sharing your experience. I'm truly delighted to have been a part of your journey and feel privileged to have helped bring you the joy and hope you so generously describe. Congratulations on all you have achieved so far, and I wish you every success on the rest of your Musiah journey and beyond. Warmest wishes, Brendan
Fun, organised and rewarding
I know that Brendan has been playing since childhood and teaching for many years so as a primary school teacher I can see that he uses professional methods like gentle encouragement, repetition and revising, and knows when to go back over something if he knows that’s what’s holding you back. It’s all very clever and user-friendly.
Thanks Brendan. Go raibh míle maith agat!
PS. The Bluetooth connection will always work when you follow this order:
1. Turn on piano
2. Click Bluetooth on your iPad and connect to piano
3. Click Musiah app and off you go!
Éamonn.
Belfast, Ireland.
