MuseCool is using audio AI to fix the biggest problem in music education

February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC
Tech.eu
Original: EN
MuseCool is using audio AI to fix the biggest problem in music education

London-based startup MuseCool is revolutionizing music education by integrating artificial intelligence and gamification into traditional teaching methods. Founded in 2017, the company aims to address the persistent challenges of inconsistent student practice and a lack of measurable data in music learning. MuseCool's innovative approach seeks to make music education more accessible, engaging, and effective for students of all ages. MuseCool's platform connects students with professional tutors for various instruments, offering both in-person and online lessons. The core of their innovation lies in AI-powered practice tools that provide real-time feedback, transforming how students engage with music between lessons. This blend of human instruction and advanced technology aims to fix the crucial issue of practice consistency, which CEO Petru Cotarcea identifies as the primary factor influencing student progression and retention. The integration of audio AI presents a significant technological hurdle, as interpreting the nuances of human musical performance is far more complex than processing text or images. MuseCool's custom development efforts are focused on enabling machines to accurately identify and correct imperfections in a child's playing, a feat that humans perform intuitively. By analyzing lessons with AI, the company intends to provide actionable insights for both students and teachers, marking a significant digital transformation for a historically traditional sector.

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Published: February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC
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