# MusiQuest ECE: Sketch-a-Song — Music creation for kids 2-5 > Early childhood music creation app for kids aged 2-5. (iPhone/iPad app by Edify Technologies, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musiquest-ece-sketch-a-song/id766925471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Edify Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021433215) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 72 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-12-14 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musiquest-ece-sketch-a-song/id766925471/reviews.md ## What is MusiQuest ECE? MusiQuest, Sketch-a-Song, is the Early Childhood Education (ECE, ages 2-5) version of MusiQuest. For learners older than 5, please use our primary product, MusiQuest, which is available on iPads and online at www.musiquest.com, and includes interactive, guided lessons. Create your own music with MusiQuest ECE: Sketch-a-Song! Our colorful, intuitive interface makes it fun and easy for young children to make music in seconds. “Sketch-a-Song brings composition to life for ECE kids. This app is so fun, visually appealing, and easy to use. My students don’t even realize they’re learning!” – Julie Wild, music teacher. “It’s like an orchestra in your iPad” – Raymond, age 9. “No matter what you do, it almost always sounds pretty good” – Nate, age 11. Try it now and see why young kids LOVE composing in color with Sketch-a-Song. Your children will express their creativity, start to learn about the fundamentals of music composition and increase their music appreciation! Here’s how it works: SKETCH YOUR SONG -Create music more easily than ever! Simply tap and drag to create, move, and edit notes. -Build your own ensemble from over 40 free instruments without navigating complicated menus or settings. -Connect visual patterns with sounds using our colorful, intuitive interface. -Hear your song play back in real time as you build it. INNOVATIVE SKETCHPAD SYSTEM -Experience our patented musical system, which takes advantage of time-tested music theory principles to make sure that your music sounds harmonious. -Explore eight different sketchpads and characters, each with their own unique personality and sound. -Add measures to link sketchpads together and create a beautiful backdrop for your masterpiece! INSTRUMENTS -Play all of your favorite instruments like a virtuoso. -Enjoy using high quality samples of over 40 real instruments ranging from rock and pop to orchestral. -Experiment with melodic instruments in five categories: Keyboards, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Voices! -Master drums and percussion instruments from around the world. Once your child is building their musical momentum with MusiQuest ECE: Sketch-a-Song, you can upgrade them to the full version of MusiQuest where students go on adventurous Quests, create more sophisticated songs, and explore global music. NOTE: Sketch-a-Song is, and always will be, AD FREE. We do not require an account, and collect no private data. We value your experience and your privacy. For more please see: http://musiquest.com/policies MusiQuest makes music accessible and rewarding. PARENTS: empower your child and ignite a lifelong love of music through genuine creativity. TEACHERS: supplement your lessons with an accessible and immediate way to demonstrate instrumentation, rhythm, melody, harmony, and more. KIDS: impress your friends with your awesome songs and have a great time experimenting with musical melodies. Anyone can have fun composing music with MusiQuest! We are always looking for ways to enhance your experience. Please email us with any suggestions at support@musiquest.com and we will get back to you as quickly as we can. Find out what kids and educators say about MusiQuest at www.musiquest.com Download now to experience it for yourself! ## Key features - Tap and drag to create music - Over 40 free instruments - Colorful, intuitive interface - Patented harmonious sound system - Real-time playback - Eight unique sketchpads ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Export Audio File | $0.99 | one-time | | Get Song Feedback | $4.99 | one-time | | Get Feedback | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of MusiQuest ECE? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use interface - 🎨 Highly creative and fun - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and families - 💡 Inspires musical creativity - 🎵 Makes music composition simple - 🚀 Intuitive design - 🆓 Free with no ads - 💻 Works on older devices (Nook) - 🌟 Engaging for all ages - 🎶 Encourages musical exploration - ✨ Visually appealing design - 💯 Makes music accessible **Cons** - 🐛 Glitches and crashes - ⚠️ Progress loss due to glitches - 🚫 Non-reactive to touch after updates - 📉 Some features not working (sharing, for parents) - 🖼️ Pictures don't match musical options **Commonly reported bugs** - Keeps getting kicked off - Keeps glitching me off - App crashes after a short time - App crashes repeatedly - Cannot open app, crashes every time - App crashes after 2 seconds - Progress is wiped due to glitches - App is non-reactive to touch after update **Most requested features** - Fix broken sharing features - Fix 'for parents...' features - Rethink the pictures in the app ## Recent user reviews (10 of 86) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musiquest-ece-sketch-a-song/id766925471/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Sketch a song *2025-03-30, version 3.1.0* Doodling songs ### 1/5 — TERRIBLE *2023-06-23, version 3.1.0* I KEPT GETTING KICKED OFF THIS IS NOT GOOD HOW DARE YOU I DEMAND YOU TO BAN THIS APP IMMEDIATELY! thank you very much ONE STAR IT KEPPS GLITCHING ME OFF ### 4/5 — . *2021-09-23, version 3.1.0* 不能連藍牙 ### 5/5 — I love it *2020-12-14, version 3.1.0* So fun and creative! ### 5/5 — Another drum instrumentin *2020-09-03, version 3.0.4* Did you know there is Another drum instrument it’s called the Taiko a Chinese drum ### 3/5 — Love this app!! You can use it on a nook *2020-06-05, version 3.0.4* This is my favorite music app! I love it!!! It’s fun and entertaining, and I love making music with it. I’m downloading it on all of my devices that’s how much I love it! I have an old nook don’t know if anyone knows what that is nowadays, but it’s a really slow and old version of and iPad. None of my games work on it except for this one, so thanks! If you have a nook this game works! I love this app! Would totally recommend it! P.S. no adds!!!! ### 5/5 — Send this note to the Medly team *2020-03-18, version 3.0.4* Oh, there was an APP BETTER THAN MY FIRST FIVE WEEKS THAN MEDLY? If the app is free and no in app purchases, I’m quitting Medly for the rest of this semester! What app did I use? Sketch A Song and Musiquest. The best music making software ever done. ### 5/5 — So creative! *2017-07-14, version 3.0.4* Leaned about the app. from our 7 year old grandson. Lots of fun to engage in with him. Not a "game"; you can take turns creating music or create music together. ### 4/5 — Excellent, minus a few bugs. *2016-10-31, version 3.0.2* Kept my 7 yr old nephew totally engaged for over an hour making music. Would get 5 stars if it weren't for the broken sharing and "for parents..." features, which currently do nothing but take you back to the previous menu. ### 5/5 — So much fun! *2016-08-24, version 3.0.2* Great app to learn music in a fun and easy way! ## Frequently asked questions about MusiQuest ECE ### What is MusiQuest ECE: Sketch-a-Song? MusiQuest ECE: Sketch-a-Song is a music creation app designed for young children aged 2-5. It provides a colorful and intuitive interface that allows children to easily compose their own music by tapping and dragging. ### How does the app help children learn music? The app helps children learn by connecting visual patterns with sounds, introducing them to the fundamentals of music composition and increasing their music appreciation. Its patented system ensures that whatever they create sounds harmonious, encouraging experimentation and creativity. ### What instruments are available in the app? The app offers over 40 free instruments, including a wide range of melodic instruments across five categories: Keyboards, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Voices. It also features drums and percussion instruments from around the world. ### Is the app free to use? The app is free to download and use, and it is completely ad-free. There are options for in-app purchases to enhance the experience or upgrade to the full version of MusiQuest for older learners. ### What are the main benefits for parents and teachers? Parents can empower their children and ignite a lifelong love of music through genuine creativity. Teachers can supplement their lessons by using the app to demonstrate instrumentation, rhythm, melody, and harmony in an accessible and immediate way. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.0 — 2020-10-01 - Added 2 new instruments: Tuba and Xylophone ### 3.0.4 — 2017-04-21 We're happy to release a number of minor improvements and more information about our new app MusiQuest! Please be in touch -- we'd love to hear from you. ### 3.0.2 — 2015-08-31 - Added an App Store preview video! - Fixed an issue where the templates would be randomly selected. - Fixed a bug on iOS 8.4.1 and 64-bit devices where users could not paint notes. ### 3.0 — 2015-07-10 • You can now share your songs as audio files! Tap “Share” when saving your song to send it to your friends. • Tap "Get Feedback” when saving your song to receive personal feedback from our team’s musical lead. ### 2.6.1 — 2015-03-23 Made some font changes! 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