Featuring Nomination

Every Learner's Taste Is Unique

Personalized onboarding that adapts to skill level
and musical taste — from the very first note.
🚀 Launching May 2026
The Insight

The first 60 seconds decide everything

44%
of learners drop off
before lesson 1 ends
Learners don't quit because they lack motivation. They quit because the app showed them it doesn't know who they are.
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The Problem
A 10-year-old picking up the violin for the first time and a 35-year-old returning after a break get the exact same first lesson. One size fits none.
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tonestro's Answer
A smart onboarding that reads age, skill level, and musical taste in under 60 seconds — then builds a learning path that fits from the very first note.
The Onboarding Journey

Smart in under 60 seconds

1

Age & Background

Quick demographic context — age range and time spent learning the instrument.

2

Skill Evaluation

Four notation cards from simple (e.g. Ode To Joy) to advanced (e.g. Vivaldi's Spring). "Can you play this?" — yes or not yet.

3

Musical Taste

Pick a favorite from four diverse songs. Listen, choose, and your first lesson transforms.

4

Your Learning Path

A personalized curriculum — the right level, the right song, the right starting lesson. Ready to play.

Skill Quiz Song Selection
The Problem We Solved

One-size-fits-all is over

"
Why am I stuck on beginner lessons? I already know the basics!
— A common frustration from experienced musicians
The Fix
A 60-second skill quiz + song preference flow that places every learner at exactly the right starting point.
Beginners get fundamentals. Advanced players skip ahead. Everyone's first lesson features
a song they actually chose. The result?
Lesson 1 Completion
+46%
with personalized learning
56%
Generic
82%
Personalized
Estimation based on early-access data from Q1 2026.
Inside the Experience

A journey tailored to you

From onboarding to first lesson — every screen adapts
Skill quiz easy
Skill Quiz — Easy
Can you play Ode to Joy? Simple notation to start.
Skill quiz hard
Skill Quiz — Advanced
Vivaldi's Spring. Complex notation reveals true skill.
Song selection
Pick Your Song
Four genres, one choice — your first lesson adapts.
Beginner path
Beginner Path
Fundamentals first — instrument essentials and first notes.
Personalized lesson
Personalized Lesson
Your chosen song becomes the goal of your very first lesson.
Traction & Impact

Personalization at scale

tonestro is the broadest real-time feedback music learning platform on the App Store — and now every new user gets a tailored experience.
12M+

Total Downloads

Across all instruments. Growing organically through word-of-mouth and App Store discovery.

80K

Weekly Active Users

Engaged learners practicing regularly — not just downloading and leaving.

15+

Instruments

Every instrument gets personalized onboarding — from trumpet to cello to piano.

400+

Lessons

Structured courses across all instruments — and now each learner starts at the right one.

★★★★★
"I'm just 11 years old and I already played my first music 🎼🎻"
— Nicole, 🇺🇸 USA
★★★★★
"I absolutely love having the opportunity to learn at my own pace, getting instant personal feedback."
— SoftballMaddie1D, 🇺🇸 USA
★★★★★
"Learned violin as a kid and decided to pick it up again at 31yo. This app made it possible."
— NinaMilan, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Why Feature This Update

A perfect featuring moment

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True Personalization

Not just a settings page — a genuine adaptive experience that changes the entire learning path based on who you are and what you know.

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Innovative Use of Hardware

Real-time audio analysis through the device mic — personalized learning powered by the same feedback engine that makes tonestro unique.

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Every Instrument, Every User

This isn't a niche update — it transforms the first experience for every new user across 15+ instrument apps worldwide.

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Retention Driver

Users who feel understood stay longer. Personalized onboarding reduces early churn by meeting learners exactly where they are.

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Polished iOS Experience

Clean, native-feeling UI. Smooth animations. Designed with Apple's HIG in mind — a product the App Store team can be proud to feature.

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Strong App Store Partnership

tonestro actively follows Apple guidelines and implements recommendations from the App Store team. A reliable partner for featuring.

Every learner deserves a personal start

Help us put personalized music learning in front of millions
🚀 Personalized Learning · May 2026