How drum teachers can track students' practice
Drum teachers can track practice between lessons by giving homework with a clear target (an exercise and a tempo), letting students practise in an app that records minutes and scores, and reviewing a short recording before the next lesson. This shows who practised, what went well and what to work on, before the student walks in.
Give homework with a target tempo
"Practise this groove" is vague; "play etude 12 cleanly at 90 BPM" is measurable. In Groove Coach you assign an etude with a target tempo, and the student sees it on their dashboard and in the etude list.
See who practised
The teacher dashboard shows, for each class, who practised this week, total minutes, average score and assignment progress. A weekly summary e-mail lists the students and highlights anyone who hasn't practised for several days.
Review recordings between lessons
Students can send a recording of an etude. You listen, see where the hits fell on the notation, and leave comments on specific notes, so the next lesson starts with the real problem.
Costs
The teacher plan includes free accounts for up to 10 students; you can add more student seats or move to the school plan. Students added by their teacher don't need their own subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check if my drum students practise at home?
Use a practice app with a teacher dashboard. Groove Coach shows each student's practice minutes, scores and assignment progress, and sends a weekly summary e-mail.
What homework should I give drum students?
One or two exercises with a target tempo, a short play-along task, and a recording to send before the next lesson. Clear, measurable goals work best.
Do my students need to pay?
No. Students you add to your class use Groove Coach for free; the teacher plan includes up to 10 student accounts.