Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Music Practice Manager — what it does, how it works, pricing, and support.
What is Music Practice Manager?
Music Practice Manager is a macOS and Windows music practice app for organising your practice materials and turning them into structured, timed practice sessions. It helps you manage files, web links, notes, Playlists, metronome settings and workspace layouts from one place.
Can MPM be used as a practice planner for musicians?
Yes — MPM is designed to work as a practice planner for musicians. You build Playlists that act as structured practice plans, with a timed slot for each item, so you stay on track across a full session. As a music practice organiser, it brings together your files, web resources, metronome settings and workspace layouts in one place, so every session starts with a clear plan rather than scattered materials.
Does MPM include lessons or music content?
No. MPM does not provide lessons, songs, scores or backing tracks. It helps you organise and practise with your own materials, including files on your device and links to online resources you already use.
What types of material can I use with MPM?
You can add local files such as Guitar Pro files, PDFs, audio files, video files, backing tracks and documents. You can also add web links such as YouTube videos, online courses, reference pages and other browser-based resources.
Can I use MPM with Guitar Pro, Transcribe, PDFs and backing tracks?
Yes. MPM is designed for exactly this kind of mixed practice setup. You can organise different file types in the Library, group related materials into Collections, and add them to Playlists for structured practice sessions.
Is Music Practice Manager suitable for guitarists?
Yes. MPM works well as a guitar practice app. You can organise Guitar Pro files, PDFs, backing tracks, tablature resources and lesson videos in the Library, group related materials into Collections, and build timed practice routines from them. The built-in practice timer and metronome mean you can run structured timed music practice sessions without switching between multiple tools.
Can I add YouTube videos and online courses?
Yes. You can add web links to the Library and include them in Playlists. Web links open in your default browser, so you will need an internet connection to access online resources.
Can I use MPM with an online course that has multiple lessons?
Yes. Add the course as a URL item in your Library and give it a general course name. Add that item to your Playlists as normal. When you move to the next lesson, copy the new lesson URL, right-click the item name in the Practice Controller and choose Update URL. The new URL is applied everywhere that item is used, including the Library, Playlists and Collections.
What is the Practice Controller?
The Practice Controller is a small floating bar that stays above your workspace during a practice session. It gives you quick access to the timer, metronome, playlist navigation, notes and layout capture without returning to the main app window.
What are Snapshots?
Snapshots save the window layout for a practice item or collection. When you open that item again, MPM can reopen the associated files and restore the saved workspace layout automatically. Snapshots capture Practice Controller and window positions and sizes; they do not restore playback position, scroll position or internal state inside third-party apps.
Can I use MPM offline?
You can use MPM with local files when you are offline. Web links, online courses, licence checks, updates and billing-related features may require an internet connection.
Why does MPM need Accessibility permission?
On macOS, Accessibility permission is needed only for window layout capture and restore. It allows MPM to read and set window positions on your Mac. Files and web links can still open without this permission, but automatic workspace restore will not be available. On Windows, no equivalent permission is required — workspace capture and restore work out of the box.
Does MPM upload my files?
No. Your library database is stored on your device and your local files remain on your device. Web links open in your browser, and online resources such as YouTube videos or courses require an internet connection.
Will MPM work with every desktop app?
MPM is designed to work with normal macOS and Windows apps by opening files in their default applications. Workspace restore depends on how individual apps create and expose their windows. If a particular app, file type or layout does not behave as expected, please contact support.
Can I try MPM before buying?
Yes. MPM includes a 30-day free trial so you can test it with your own files, apps and practice routine before buying. No payment details are required to start the trial.
How much does MPM cost?
MPM is £9.99 as a one-off purchase — a perpetual licence with no recurring or subscription charge. No payment details are required to start the 30-day free trial.
Can I use MPM on more than one device?
Your licence supports use on up to two devices, in any combination of Mac and Windows. If you need to move your licence to another device, you can deactivate it on one you no longer use and activate it on the new one.
What happens when the free trial ends?
The 30-day free trial requires no payment details and does not auto-charge. When it ends, the app stops working until you purchase a licence. There is no subscription to cancel.
How will updates be provided?
MPM checks for updates on startup and will notify you when a newer version is available.
Is it available on the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store?
MPM is not available on the Mac App Store — on macOS it's a direct download. On Windows, MPM is available on the Microsoft Store, which is the recommended way to install it. Either way, licences are purchased directly, from the website or from within the app, not through the App Store or Microsoft Store.
What are the system requirements?
On macOS, MPM requires an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or later) running macOS 13 Ventura or later — Intel Macs are not supported. On Windows, MPM requires Windows 10 or later.
Is MPM available for Windows?
Yes. MPM is available for Windows 10 and later. The recommended way to install it is via the Microsoft Store, where installation is seamless and updates are automatic. A direct-download installer is also available for advanced users on the Other download options page. See the Download page to get started.
What support is available?
Email support at support@musicpracticemanager.com with a clear description of the issue you are experiencing. The support team will aim to respond within 48 hours.
Still have a question?
If you can't find the answer here, the support team is happy to help.
arrow_forward Contact Support