As a guitar teacher, I've seen countless students struggle with inconsistent practice habits. They practice sporadically, lack clear goals, and have no way to track their progress. That's why I created PracticeTrack - a comprehensive practice companion designed to help musicians practice more deliberately and effectively.
Why Practice Tracking Matters
Research-Backed Approach
Research shows that deliberate, structured practice with clear goals and regular feedback is key to musical improvement. PracticeTrack is designed based on principles from music education research to help you practice more effectively.
With tracking, you become more aware of your practice habits - whether you're spending enough time on challenging sections, working on a variety of material, or practicing with clear objectives. PracticeTrack helps make your practice more intentional and measurable.
Key Features
Practice Timer
Track your practice time with our intuitive timer. Built-in metronome with multiple time signatures and sounds helps you stay on beat during focused practice sessions.
Session Tracking
Log and categorize your practice, add detailed notes, and review your history to stay accountable and track your progress over time.
Goal Setting
Set specific, measurable goals for your practice. Track progress toward time-based targets and see your completion rates improve.
Detailed Statistics
Analyze your practice patterns with comprehensive statistics. See total practice time, frequency, category breakdowns, and goal completion rates.
Smart Organization Features
Smart Category System
PracticeTrack organizes your practice into two main types: Songs and Exercises. This simple but powerful distinction helps you balance repertoire building with technical development.
Songs
Track time spent learning and perfecting specific pieces of music
Exercises
Log technical practice like scales, arpeggios, and technique drills
Need Ideas?
Visit the Resources tab to find pre-made practice categories for various instruments. These give you structured ideas for organizing your practice sessions effectively.
Powerful Search & Filtering
- All stats, sessions, goals, and media are searchable and filterable by date
- Sessions and stats can be filtered by category
- Access a comprehensive library of pre-made categories for various instruments
Media Storage & Documentation
PracticeTrack goes beyond simple time tracking. You can record audio, photos, and videos directly in the app, or upload existing media files (photos, videos, audio, documents). This lets you document your progress visually and audibly.
Storage Details:
- Mobile browsers: Typically allow 250MB-1GB of media storage
- Desktop browsers: Allow 500MB-2GB of media storage
- Notes & Sessions: Automatically stored in the database, accessible across all devices
Install as a Progressive Web App
For the best experience, install PracticeTrack as a Progressive Web App (PWA). This gives you a native app-like experience with offline capabilities and easy access from your home screen.
iOS Installation
- 1. Register for PracticeTrack and verify email
- 2. Login to your account
- 3. Tap the Share button at the bottom
- 4. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- 5. Tap "Add"
PC/Android Installation
- 1. Register for PracticeTrack and verify email
- 2. Login to your account
- 3. Tap the three-dot menu in top right
- 4. Select "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- 5. Confirm by tapping "Install"
How PracticeTrack Transforms Your Practice
I've seen the difference that structured practice makes in my students' progress. Those who track their practice consistently show faster improvement, better technique development, and stronger motivation to continue learning.
Real Benefits You'll Experience:
- Increased Accountability: Seeing your practice time logged motivates consistency
- Clear Progress Tracking: Visual evidence of improvement over time
- Better Focus: Categorized practice sessions keep you on track
- Goal Achievement: Set and reach specific practice milestones
PracticeTrack is simply a tool to help you track what you're working on and see your progress over time. It works for any instrument and any skill level.
PracticeTrack was created by Mike Nelson, who teaches guitar lessons in Pukerua Bay, Plimmerton, Cambourne, Mana, Paremata, Papakowhai, and Whitby.