Getting started as a music student on Crescender

Creating your account

Getting started with Crescender is quick and easy.

1. Sign up Go to app.crescender.com.au and click "Create Account". You can use your email or sign up with Google.

2. Verify email Check your inbox and click the verification link. This secures your account.

3. Complete profile Add your name, instrument(s), and a profile photo if you'd like.

4. Set preferences Choose your timezone and notification preferences.

Setting up your profile

Your profile helps your teacher understand you better and personalise your learning.

Basic information

Required:

• Full name
• Email address
• Date of birth (for age-appropriate content)

Optional but helpful:

• Profile photo
• Bio or musical interests
• Instruments you play
• Skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)

Learning preferences

Practice schedule:

• When you typically practice
• How much time you have available
• Preferred practice duration

Learning style:

• Visual, auditory, or kinesthetic preferences
• How you like to receive feedback
• Communication preferences

Goals:

• What you want to achieve
• Short-term and long-term goals
• Musical interests and aspirations

Connecting with your teacher

Once your teacher invites you, connecting is simple.

Accepting an invitation

1. Check your email Your teacher will send an invitation
2. Click the link This takes you to Crescender
3. Accept invitation Confirm you want to connect
4. You're connected! Your teacher appears in your dashboard

If you don't have an invitation

Ask your teacher:

• They can send an invitation via email
• Or share a connection code you can enter
• Or add you manually if they have your details

Search for your teacher:

• If your teacher's profile is public, you can search
• Find them by name or email
• Send a connection request

Viewing assignments

Your assignments appear in your student dashboard.

Assignment dashboard

Upcoming assignments:

• What's due soon
• Sorted by due date
• Clear status indicators

Current assignments:

• What you're working on now
• Progress tracking
• Resources and materials

Completed assignments:

• Your finished work
• Teacher feedback
• Grades and comments

Assignment details

Each assignment shows:

• Title and description: What you need to do
• Due date: When it's due
• Resources: Sheet music, recordings, worksheets
• Instructions: Step-by-step guidance
• Progress: How much you've completed

Logging practice sessions

Tracking your practice helps you see progress and stay consistent.

How to log practice

1. Start a session Click "Log Practice" in your dashboard or use the mobile app timer.

2. Select what you practiced Choose pieces, exercises, or techniques from your assignments.

3. Set duration Use the timer or enter manually. Be honest about actual practice time.

4. Add notes Optional: Note what went well, what was challenging, or questions for your teacher.

5. Save Your practice is logged and visible to your teacher.

Practice goals

Set goals:

• Weekly practice targets (hours or sessions)
• Daily minimums
• Specific piece goals

Track progress:

• See how you're doing against goals
• Visual charts show consistency
• Celebrate achievements

Adjust goals:

• If goals are too easy or hard, adjust them
• Talk to your teacher about realistic targets
• Goals should motivate, not overwhelm

Tracking your progress

Seeing your improvement over time is motivating and helps identify areas to focus on.

Progress dashboard

Practice consistency:

• Calendar view of practice days
• Streak tracking
• Weekly/monthly summaries

Assignment completion:

• Percentage of assignments completed
• On-time vs late completion
• Quality of work (if graded)

Skill development:

• Progress on specific pieces
• Technique improvements
• Theory knowledge growth

Progress reports

View your reports:

• Weekly summaries
• Monthly progress reviews
• Semester/year-end reports

Share with parents:

• Parents can see your progress
• Celebrate achievements together
• Identify areas needing support

Using the mobile app

The Crescender mobile app lets you manage your music learning on the go.

App features

Practice logging:

• Quick log practice sessions
• Built-in timer
• Log practice anywhere

Assignment access:

• View assignments on your phone
• Access resources and sheet music
• Submit completed work

Notifications:

• Assignment reminders
• Teacher messages
• Practice goal reminders

Progress tracking:

• View your progress charts
• Check practice streaks
• See upcoming assignments

Download the app

• iOS: Available on the App Store
• Android: Available on Google Play
• Free: No additional cost

Submitting assignments

When you complete an assignment, submit it for your teacher to review.

How to submit

Written assignments:

1. Complete your work
2. Upload files (PDF, images, documents)
3. Add any notes or comments
4. Click "Submit"

Audio/video assignments:

1. Record your performance
2. Upload video or audio file
3. Add description if needed
4. Submit for review

Practice assignments:

1. Log your practice sessions
2. Complete practice goals
3. Assignment marks complete automatically
4. Teacher reviews your practice logs

After submission

Teacher feedback:

• Your teacher reviews your work
• Provides comments and suggestions
• Grades your work (if applicable)
• You receive notification when feedback is ready

Viewing feedback:

• Check your completed assignments
• Read teacher comments
• Watch/listen to feedback videos/audio
• Use feedback to improve

Getting started checklist

• [ ] Create your Crescender account
• [ ] Complete your student profile
• [ ] Connect with your teacher
• [ ] Explore your dashboard
• [ ] View your first assignment
• [ ] Log your first practice session
• [ ] Set practice goals
• [ ] Download the mobile app
• [ ] Enable notifications
• [ ] Submit your first assignment

Welcome to Crescender! You're now set up to track your practice, complete assignments, and see your musical progress grow. Remember: consistent practice and engagement with your assignments will help you improve faster.