Wakaru vs The Practice Room

Wakaru is an augmented language learning assistant for Japanese. Designed specifically for Apple Watch, Wakaru gives you instant spoken access to an expert assistant. Ask it for translations, it can understand context, formality, tone and gender, and even role play. Wakaru will help you to understand how to construct future sentences yourself. Wakaru doesn't just translate, it breaks down your translation into its components so that you can understand how to do it next time. Those breakdowns will shortly feed into the Wakaru language learning toolset - a suite of tools to dramatically accelerate your language acquisition, including Anki/SRS-like flashcards. All running on your wrist. We have huge plans for Wakaru for both translation, assisting and supporting in your language learning journey, and can't wait to share them with you. Wakaru was borne of the author's own frustrations in accelerating language acquisition, and it's been a game changer - I hope it will do the same for you. Install the app today (it's free!) and allow notifications. We won't spam you, you have my word.

Most piano students practise without a plan, repeating the same passages, losing momentum, and never quite knowing if they're actually improving. The Practice Room changes that. Built for serious piano students at every level, The Practice Room gives you everything you need to practise smarter, stay consistent, and grow alongside a community of fellow learners. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Log every practice session, build daily streaks, and set goals that keep you moving forward. Get a detailed stats breakdown including total time, weekly and monthly practice, average session length, and more, plus personalised insights that reveal patterns in your habits and help you practise more effectively. EXPLORE 140+ PIECES Browse a curated library of over 140 piano pieces across every level and style. Each entry links directly to sheet music and video resources, includes a clear breakdown of what you should be able to play before approaching it, and lets you save pieces to your personal collection to track what you're working on. WEEKLY EXPERT GUIDANCE Every week, get a new practice focus with expert tips and techniques to apply straight away, plus Piano Practice Daily, a growing library of articles covering technique, expression, sight-reading, and more. LIVE PRACTICE CLINICS Join live group sessions hosted by Matthew Cawood. Ask questions, get real-time guidance, and learn alongside other students. Can't attend live? Every clinic is available as a replay. PRACTICE TOOLS Passage Fixer - drill difficult bars and track your improvement Metronome - built-in and simple to use Note Recognition - sharpen your sight-reading with timed challenges A COMMUNITY THAT GETS IT Share progress, ask questions, and stay motivated alongside piano students all working toward the same goal: consistent, meaningful improvement. The Practice Room isn't an app. It's your practice partner.