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Student Assignments

View, complete, and submit assignments given by your teacher.

Assignments Overview

Teachers can assign practice tasks, pieces to learn, and recordings to submit.

Viewing Your Assignments

Assignment Dashboard: 1. Go to Dashboard or click "Assignments" in navigation 2. See all active assignments: - Assignment title - Assigned by (teacher name) - Piece or task description - Due date - Status - Priority level

Assignment List Shows: - 🔴 High priority assignments - 📅 Due date (sorted by urgency) - ✅ Completed count - ⏳ Pending count - ⚠️ Overdue warnings

Assignment Filter & Sort

Filter by: - Teacher (if you have multiple) - Status (pending, in progress, submitted, graded) - Due date (overdue, this week, this month) - Priority (high, medium, low) - Type (practice, recording, written)

Sort by: - Due date (earliest first) - Date assigned (most recent) - Priority - Status

Assignment Details

Click any assignment to see complete details:

Information Included

Assignment Overview: - Complete description from teacher - Assigned piece or task - Due date and time - Estimated completion time - Points or grade weight (if applicable)

Requirements: - Which sections to practice - Target tempo (e.g., "Master at 80% tempo") - Required accuracy level (e.g., "95%+ accuracy") - Number of practice sessions needed - Recording required? (Yes/No) - Specific technique focus

Related Resources: - Teacher-uploaded sheet music - Reference recordings - Practice guides (PDFs) - Video tutorials - Previous feedback

Submission Requirements: - What to submit (recording, notes, etc.) - Format requirements - Submission method - Resubmission allowed?

Completing Assignments

Practice Assignments

For practice-focused assignments:

  1. Click "Start Practice"
  2. Opens piece in practice player
  3. Assignment goals automatically set:
  4. Target accuracy displayed
  5. Tempo requirement shown
  6. Practice time counted
  7. Practice as directed
  8. System tracks progress toward assignment goals

Progress Indicators: - ⏱️ Time practiced on assignment - 🎯 Current accuracy vs target - 📊 Practice session count - ✅ Requirements met checklist

Recording Submissions

When recording required:

  1. Complete practice until ready
  2. Click "Submit Assignment"
  3. Choose submission method:
  4. Record Now: Record directly in app
  5. Upload Recording: Upload existing file
  6. Choose Existing: Select from previous recordings
  7. Record your performance:
  8. Audio only or video (if required)
  9. One continuous take recommended
  10. Can record multiple attempts
  11. Review and select best recording
  12. Add optional notes to teacher
  13. Click "Submit for Review"

Submission Notes: You can include: - Questions for teacher - What you struggled with - What you worked on - Request specific feedback - Note if you need help

Written Assignments

Some assignments require written responses: - Music theory questions - Listening analysis - Practice reflection - Goal setting

Submission Process: 1. Click "Complete Assignment" 2. Type or paste your response 3. Attach files if needed 4. Review before submitting 5. Submit when ready

Assignment Status

Status Indicators

⏳ Pending (Not Started) - Assignment received - Not yet begun - Appears in "To Do" list - Due date shown

🔄 In Progress - You've started working on it - Practice time logged - Not yet submitted - Progress percentage shown

✅ Submitted - Recording/work submitted - Awaiting teacher review - Cannot edit unless returned - Submission timestamp shown

⭐ Graded - Teacher has reviewed - Feedback available - Grade/score given (if applicable) - View teacher comments

⚠️ Overdue - Past due date - Still can submit (unless locked) - May affect grade - Teacher notified

🔁 Revision Needed - Teacher requested resubmission - Feedback provided - Resubmit by new deadline - Original submission visible

Teacher Feedback

Receiving Feedback

When teacher reviews your assignment:

Notification: - Email notification - In-app notification - Dashboard alert - Push notification (if enabled)

Feedback Includes: - Overall comments - Rating or grade - Audio/video annotations - Specific technique notes - Suggestions for improvement - Praise for what went well

Annotated Recordings: If you submitted a recording: - Teacher can add time-stamped comments - Highlight specific sections - Provide before creating a voice note - Mark areas needing work - Suggest practicing specific measures

Responding to Feedback

Review Feedback: 1. Read all teacher comments carefully 2. Listen to annotated sections 3. Note areas for improvement 4. Ask questions if unclear

If Revision Needed: 1. Practice areas teacher highlighted 2. Apply suggested techniques 3. Re-record when ready 4. Submit revision 5. Reference previous feedback

If Completed: - Apply learnings to next assignment - Save feedback for reference - Thank teacher if helpful - Move to next assignment

Assignment Types

Common Assignment Types

Piece Mastery: - Learn specific piece - Achieve accuracy goal - Master at certain tempo - Perform entire piece

Section Focus: - Master difficult passage - Learn specific measures - Technical exercise - Specific hand/part

Technique Building: - Scale practice - Arpeggio work - Finger exercises - Rhythm drills

Recording Submission: - Performance recording - Technical demonstration - Before/after comparison - Self-assessment

Analysis Assignments: - Listen to reference recording - Analyze score - Write about composer - Theory worksheet

Assignment Strategies

Assignment Success Tips

Start Early - Don't wait until due date - Practice multiple sessions - Allows time for revision - Less stressful

Break It Down - Divide into smaller tasks - Practice difficult sections first - Use slow practice - Gradually increase tempo

Track Progress - Log practice sessions - Note improvements - Record practice attempts - Compare to requirements

Ask for Help - Message teacher with questions - Don't struggle alone - Ask before deadline - Use resources provided

Quality Submissions - Record when truly ready - Good recording environment - Review before submitting - Add helpful notes

Assignment Calendar

Calendar View

See assignments in calendar format: - Monthly calendar view - Due dates highlighted - Color-coded by priority - Click date for details

Calendar Features: - Sync to device calendar - Set custom reminders - See practice schedule alongside - Plan practice time

Reminders

Set automatic reminders: - 1 week before due - 3 days before due - 1 day before due - Day of deadline - Custom reminder times

Group Assignments

Class Assignments

When entire class has same assignment: - See classmates' progress (if allowed) - Discussion thread - Share practice tips - Collaborative learning

Group Features: - Class completion percentage - Anonymous leaderboard - Group progress chart - Peer encouragement

Assignment History

Past Assignments

View all completed assignments: - Date submitted - Grade received - Teacher feedback - Your submission - Time spent

Uses for History: - Track improvement - Review feedback - Prepare for evaluations - Build portfolio - Study for exams

Export Assignments

  • Download assignment list
  • Export with feedback
  • Save recordings
  • Create practice portfolio

Assignment Settings

Notification Preferences

Control assignment notifications: - New assignment alerts - Due date reminders - Feedback received - Overdue warnings

Privacy Settings

  • Hide grades from parents (if allowed)
  • Share progress with teacher
  • Opt-in to class leaderboards
  • Control recording privacy

Troubleshooting

Can't Submit Assignment: - Check deadline hasn't passed - Ensure recording meets requirements - Clear browser cache - Contact teacher

Recording Issues: - Check microphone permissions - Try different browser - Reduce file size - Upload pre-recorded file

Missing Assignment: - Check filters (may be hidden) - Ask teacher if assigned - Check spam/notifications - Refresh dashboard