| Name | Level | Category | Code | Points Value | Details | Resource/Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 1 | Lesson Attendance | LA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 1 | Practice | PR 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Instrument Anatomy & Wellness Packet | Level 1 | Coordination | CO 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the Instrument Anatomy & Wellness Packet for their instrument. This packet requires students to learn the parts of their instrument, how they work, and how to properly care for their instrument. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 1 | Coordination | CO 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 1-3 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 1 | Theory | TH 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapters 1-3 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 1 | Theory | TH 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Three 8-Measure Power Chord Progressions | Level 1 | Chords | CH 1a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform three 8-measure Power Chord progressions or riffs, each having 3 different Power Chord locations from the 6th and 5th strings. | |
| Perform 4-Step Quarter Note Patterns on 1st String with 1st & 3rd Fingers | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate proper posture and proper left and right hand placement by performing consistent 4-step quarter-note patterns on the 1st string using the 1st and 3rd finger with a steady beat. Students may use an open string and notes at the 1st and 3rd fret. | |
| Locate & Perform Half & Whole Steps on Fretboard | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of half steps and whole steps by locating and playing them on a single string with both notes fretted. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 2 | Lesson Attendance | LA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 2 | Practice | PR 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1 | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1 |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Custom Coordination | Level 2 | Coordination | CO 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 4-5 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 2 | Theory | TH 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapters 4 and 5 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 2 | Theory | TH 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Master 5 CAGED Open Chord Shapes & Perform Progressions | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must learn 5 CAGED open chord shapes and then perform three 8-measure progressions, each having 3 or more open CAGED chords. Progressions must be performed smoothly and with a steady beat. | |
| Perform 1-2-3-4 Exercise at the 5th Fret w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the 1-2-3-4 exercise at the 5th fret with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. The exercise must be performed with correct technique and smooth finger movement. | |
| Master Natural Notes on All 6 Strings Up to the 12th Fret | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate knowledge and mastery of all natural notes on all 6 strings up to the 12th fret with an in-lesson quiz developed by the instructor. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 3 | Lesson Attendance | LA 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 3 | Practice | PR 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 3 | Coordination | CO 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 1 Book | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 1" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 6 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 3 | Theory | TH 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 6 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 3 | Theory | TH 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major Scales on Open Strings in 1st Position | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major scales using open string notes in 1st position, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Demonstrate Proficiency with F Major & F Minor Chords | Level 3 | Chords | CH 3a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must show proficiency with F Major and F Minor chords by demonstrating the following: - F Major and F Minor triad shapes at the 1st fret on strings 1-4 - F Major and F Minor 2 and 3 string barres - Three 8-measure progressions that include F Major or F Minor | |
| Perform WWHWWWH Major Scale Intervals Up to the 12th Fret | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform ascending and descending 1-octave WWHWWWH major scale intervals on a single string up to the 12th fret with all 6 strings. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 4 | Lesson Attendance | LA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 4 | Practice | PR 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Read & Perform 16-Measure Melody in the Key of G | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must sightread and perform a 16-measure melody in the key of G with correct notes, rhythm, and technique. | |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 4 | Coordination | CO 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 2 Book | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 2" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 7 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 4 | Theory | TH 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 7 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 4 | Theory | TH 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major Scales Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret w/out Metronome | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major Scales Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 80 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major Scales Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 96 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major Closed Triad Shapes Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret | Level 4 | Chords | CH 4a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major closed triad shapes starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Triads must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Master 5 Open CAGED Dominant 7th Chords & Perform Progressions | Level 4 | Chords | CH 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must learn 5 open CAGED dominant 7th chords and then perform three 8-measure progressions that use an open CAGED dominant 7th chord. Progressions must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE4c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 5 | Lesson Attendance | LA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 5 | Practice | PR 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Read & Perform 16-Measure Melody in the Key of D | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must sightread and perform a 16-measure melody in the key of D with correct notes, rhythm, and technique. | |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 5 | Coordination | CO 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 3 Book | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 3" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 8 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 5 | Theory | TH 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 8 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 5 | Theory | TH 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Closed C, G, D, A, E, B, F Natural Minor Scales Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret w/out Metronome | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave closed natural minor scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Closed C, G, D, A, E, B, F Natural Minor Scales Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave closed natural minor scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 80 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Closed C, G, D, A, E, B, F Natural Minor Scales Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave closed natural minor scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 96 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F Minor Closed Triad Shapes Starting 5th & 6th Strings Up to the 12th Fret | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave minor closed triad shapes starting on the 5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Triads must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Master Major & Minor Barre Chords on 5th & 6th Strings & Perform Progressions | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of major and minor barre chords on the 5th and 6th strings as well as the location of root, 3rd, and 5th by performing three 16-measure progressions that use barre chords. Progressions must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 6 | Lesson Attendance | LA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 6 | Practice | PR 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Read & Perform 16-Measure Melody in the Key of A | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must sightread and perform a 16-measure melody in the key of A with correct notes, rhythm, and technique. | |
| Complete Lessons 16-30 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-30 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 6 | Coordination | CO 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 4 Book | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 4" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 9 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 6 | Theory | TH 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 9 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 6 | Theory | TH 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Closed C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales Starting on 6th String Up to the 12th Fret w/out Metronome | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave closed major and natural minor scales starting on the 6th string up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Closed C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales Starting on 6th String Up to the 12th Fret w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave closed major and natural minor scales starting on the 6th string up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Closed C, G, D, A, E, B, F Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales Starting on 6th String Up to the 12th Fret w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave closed major and natural minor scales starting on the 6th string up to the 12th fret, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleaning with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 1-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B, F w/out Metronome | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 1-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B, and F. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Root-Position Diatonic Chords as Barre Chords & Root-Position Triads in C, G, D, A, E, Bb | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all root-position diatonic chords in order, ascending and descending, as barre chords on the 5th and 6th strings, and as root position triads on strings 1-4 in the major keys of C, G, D, A, E, and Bb. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 1-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B, F w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 1-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B, and F with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 1-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B, F w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 1-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B, and F with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 7 | Lesson Attendance | LA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 7 | Practice | PR 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Read & Perform 16-Measure Melody in the Key of E | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must sightread and perform a 16-measure melody in the key of E with correct notes, rhythm, and technique. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 7 | Coordination | CO 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 5 Book | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 5" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 10 & 11 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 7 | Theory | TH 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapters 10 and 11 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 7 | Theory | TH 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales w/out Metronome | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major and natural minor scales with 3-notes-per-string scale forms, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major and natural minor scales with 3-notes-per-string scale forms, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major and natural minor scales with 3-notes-per-string scale forms, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 1-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/out Metronome | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 1-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major & Minor Barre Chords & Accompanying 1-Octave 1st & 2nd Inversion Triads w/out Metronome | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7b | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major and minor barre chords and accompanying 1-octave 1st and 2nd inversion triads, ascending and descending. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 1-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 1-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major & Minor Barre Chords & Accompanying 1-Octave 1st & 2nd Inversion Triads w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major and minor barre chords and accompanying 1-octave 1st and 2nd inversion triads, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 1-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7e | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 1-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major & Minor Barre Chords & Accompanying 1-Octave 1st & 2nd Inversion Triads w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7f | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major and minor barre chords and accompanying 1-octave 1st and 2nd inversion triads, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = quarter note. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 8 | Lesson Attendance | LA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 8 | Practice | PR 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Read & Perform 16-Measure Melody in the Key of F | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must sightread and perform a 16-measure melody in the key of F with correct notes, rhythm, and technique. | |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 8 | Coordination | CO 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 6 Book | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 6" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 12-14 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 8 | Theory | TH 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapters 12, 13, and 14 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 8 | Theory | TH 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Major & Natural Minor 3-Octave Scales w/out Metronome | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 3-octave major and natural minor scale shapes, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Major & Natural Minor 3-Octave Scales w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 3-octave major and natural minor scale shapes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Major & Natural Minor 3-Octave Scales w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 3-octave major and natural minor scale shapes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 2-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/out Metronome | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 2-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major & Minor Barre Chords & Accompanying 2-Octave 1st & 2nd Inversion Triads w/out Metronome | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8b | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major and minor barre chords and accompanying 2-octave 1st and 2nd inversion triads, ascending and descending. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 2-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 2-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major & Minor Barre Chords & Accompanying 2-Octave 1st & 2nd Inversion Triads w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major and minor barre chords and accompanying 2-octave 1st and 2nd inversion triads, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Major & Minor 2-Octave Triad Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8e | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform major and minor 2-octave triad arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes. The exercises must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major & Minor Barre Chords & Accompanying 2-Octave 1st & 2nd Inversion Triads w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8f | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major and minor barre chords and accompanying 2-octave 1st and 2nd inversion triads, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = quarter note. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 9 | Lesson Attendance | LA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 9 | Practice | PR 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Read & Perform 16-Measure Melody in the Key of Bb | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must sightread and perform a 16-measure melody in the key of Bb with correct notes, rhythm, and technique. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 9 | Coordination | CO 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 15 & 16 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 9 | Theory | TH 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapters 15 and 16 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 9 | Theory | TH 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb/A#, Eb/D#, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Gb/F# 2-Octave Harmonic Minor Scales Starting on 5th and 6th Strings w/out Metronome | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave harmonic minor scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings, ascending and descending: B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb/A#, Eb/D#, Ab/G#, Db/C#, and Gb/F#. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb/A#, Eb/D#, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Gb/F# 2-Octave Harmonic Minor Scales Starting on 5th and 6th Strings w/Metronome @ 80 = eighth note | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave harmonic minor scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 80 = two eighth notes: B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb/A#, Eb/D#, Ab/G#, Db/C#, and Gb/F#. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb/A#, Eb/D#, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Gb/F# 2-Octave Harmonic Minor Scales Starting on 5th and 6th Strings w/Metronome @ 92 = eighth note | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave harmonic minor scales starting on the 5th and 6th strings, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 92 = two eighth notes: B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb/A#, Eb/D#, Ab/G#, Db/C#, and Gb/F#. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 2-Octave Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/out Metronome | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 2-octave arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. The arpeggios must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Master Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th Barre Chords on 5th & 6th Strings & Perform Progressions | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th barre chords on the 5th and 6th strings as well as the location of root, 3rd, 5th, and 7th by performing three 16-measure progressions that use 7th chords. Progressions must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 2-Octave Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 80 = eighth note | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 2-octave arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 80 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 2-Octave Arpeggios in C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 92 = eighth note | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 2-octave arpeggios in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 92 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 10 | Lesson Attendance | LA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 10 | Practice | PR 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Read & Perform Chord-Melody Fingerstyle Arrangement | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must sightread and perform a chord-melody fingerstyle arrangement in any style with correct notes, rhythm, and technique. | |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 10 | Coordination | CO 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 17-21 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino | Level 10 | Theory | TH 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapters 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 of "Guitar Fretboard Workbook" by Barrett Tagliarino, or something equivalent. | LU - Guitar Fretboard Workbook - Tagliarino |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 10 | Theory | TH 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, & Pentatonic/Blues 3-Octave Scales w/out Metronome | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all 3-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales, ascending and descending. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleaning with correct fingering. | |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, & Pentatonic/Blues 3-Octave Scales w/Metronome @ 60 = sixteenth note & 60 = triplet note | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10b | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all 3-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = four sixteenth notes AND 60 = three eighth note triplets. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleaning with correct fingering. | |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, & Pentatonic/Blues 3-Octave Scales w/Metronome @ 72 = sixteenth note & 72 = triplet note | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10c | 160 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all 3-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = four sixteenth notes AND 72 = three eighth note triplets. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleaning with correct fingering. | |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, & Pentatonic/Blues 3-Octave Scales w/Metronome @ 84 = sixteenth note & 84 = triplet note | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10d | 180 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all 3-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 84 = four sixteenth notes AND 84 = three eighth note triplets. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleaning with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major 7th, Minor 7th, & Dominant 7th Barre Chords & Accompanying 2-Octave 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Inversion Voicings w/out Metronome | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th barre chords and accompanying 2-octave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd inversion voicings, ascending and descending. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform All Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 3-Octave Arpeggios w/out Metronome | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 3-octave arpeggios. The arpeggios must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major 7th, Minor 7th, & Dominant 7th Barre Chords & Accompanying 2-Octave 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Inversion Voicings w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th barre chords and accompanying 2-octave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd inversion voicings, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform All Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 3-Octave Arpeggios w/Metronome @ 60 = sixteenth note & 60 = triplet note | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 3-octave arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 60 = four sixteenth notes AND 60 = three eighth note triplets. The arpeggios must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform Root-Position Major 7th, Minor 7th, & Dominant 7th Barre Chords & Accompanying 2-Octave 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Inversion Voicings w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10e | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform root-position major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th barre chords and accompanying 2-octave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd inversion voicings, ascending and descending, with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = quarter note. Chords must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Perform All Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 3-Octave Arpeggios w/Metronome @ 72 = sixteenth note & 72 = triplet note | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10f | 150 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform all Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th 3-octave arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum tempo of 72 = four sixteenth notes AND 72 = three eighth note triplets. The arpeggios must be performed smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. |
