Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for teachers, admins, and families.
Can one class have violin, viola, cello, and bass together?
Yes. Assign Year 1 once. Each student receives the book for the instrument they play. The class stays on the same schedule. Concert pieces in unison use D and A strings. G-string and final-string recitals are instrument-specific homework.
How does Google Classroom integration work?
Each lesson slot becomes one CourseWork item. When you release a lesson, it appears for students in Classroom. Grades and submissions are visible in NoteFest and sync back where supported.
What does Year 1 actually teach?
Four units of open-string work (D, A, G, and the instrument's next string), note reading, rhythm, finger numbers, and four short recitals. Violin and bass learn E as the final string. Viola and cello learn C as the final string. Students never see the wrong instrument's material.
How many recitals are there?
Four recitals, one after each string unit. Recital 1: Hot Cross Buns on D. Recital 2: piece on A. Recital 3: piece on G. Recital 4: piece on the instrument's final string (E or C). Each recital has a notes part and a fingers part.
When do students pick their instrument?
During onboarding or first use. The choice is locked after the first selection. Teachers correct mistakes on the class People page. Admins can see the instrument but do not change it.
Is the platform available in Spanish?
Yes. Full English and Spanish parity for student lessons, journey, and interface. Teachers and admins can work in either language.
What does student onboarding look like?
Students pick or confirm their instrument, choose a language, and see a short guided tour of My Journey and My Skills. School students skip the consumer upgrade pitch.
What is the difference between a demo login and a real school account?
Demo logins are sample data only. They reset nightly and cannot create real classes, bill, or see other organizations. Real school accounts use your Google Workspace domain, persist data, and support full roster sync and grading.
How do school accounts differ from consumer accounts?
School students and staff do not receive the consumer newsletter. We do not harvest school Workspace emails for marketing lists. Consumer accounts may see upgrade prompts. School seats are managed by your organization.
What can teachers see that admins cannot?
Teachers manage their own classes, correct student instrument choices, release lessons, and view detailed assignment grades. Admins see seats, time-on-task, and cross-class progress. Instrument choice is visible to admins as read-only.
How do I try it with my students?
Use the contact form or email hello@notefest.com. We will provide a teacher or admin demo login for your review. After you are ready, we set up your real school domain.