Frequently asked questions
Everything students and parents ask us before and after signing up.
Before you ask
- Your child's data is safe. Every account only sees its own data, enforced at the database level. We never sell data, and practice videos are stored privately.
Getting started
What is Woodshed?
An AI-assisted practice app. You tell it what you play and where you're starting, and it builds you a guided week of practice you do on your phone, then adjusts it every week from a short check-in.
Do I need a teacher to use it?
No. Woodshed is built for practicing on your own.
What instruments does it support?
Any. The plan is built from your playing, your goals and your weekly check-in, not a fixed curriculum.
Can I use it without an instrument?
Yes. Choose "No instrument" when you sign up and Woodshed builds your week from music theory and ear training instead. Everything is done by listening, reading, and writing, so you never need an instrument to hand.
How practice works
Is the practice written by AI?
Yes. Woodshed asks your permission before it sends anything to the AI, and shows you exactly what it sends. Music facts the AI uses are checked against a reference list we keep and correct.
Can I use the tuner / metronome / ear training on their own?
Yes. The Practice section has ear training, theory drills, and a real-time tuner you can use any time.
Account & billing
How much does it cost?
You can start for free. Paid plans add more drills and the AI features, and you always see the price and what's included before you pay anything.
I forgot my password.
Use the reset link on the login page. If the email doesn't arrive, write to us at the address on this page.