Journai

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Jay Music Academy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Jay Music Academy (JMA) is a premier institution committed to nurturing talent and inspiring a lifelong love for music. We offer personalized instruction in a range of instruments, music theory, and performance, catering to students of all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to make music education engaging, accessible, and transformative.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Journai to accomplish?

• Build a custom mobile application for Jay Music Academy students to support consistent practice, provide structured learning materials, and track their individual progress.
• Enable automated attendance tracking and streamline teacher-student communication within the app to improve classroom management and engagement.
• Create an intuitive and visually appealing user interface that reflects the creative spirit of our music academy while being accessible to users of all ages.

SOLUTION

How did you find Journai?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Journai over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Journai were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Journai was approached to design, develop, and deploy a fully functional mobile application tailored to the needs of Jay Music Academy’s students, instructors, and administrators. The primary objective was to enhance student engagement, support at-home practice, and streamline internal processes such as attendance tracking and learning progress monitoring.

Mobile Application (iOS & Android compatible):

Custom-built app interface designed for music students of varying ages.
Smooth onboarding process for students and faculty.
Practice & Learning Tools:

Interactive practice tracking feature.
Access to structured learning modules, video tutorials, and practice assignments.
Daily and weekly goal-setting functionality for students.
Attendance & Progress Tracking:

Automated student attendance system with instructor controls.
Real-time progress monitoring for both students and teachers.
Report generation for performance reviews.
User Roles & Access Management:

Secure login system with differentiated access for students, teachers, and admin.
Instructor panel for class scheduling and assignment uploads.
Admin Dashboard (Web-based, if included):

Overview of all students and classes.
Data visualization for attendance, engagement, and performance.
Design & Branding:

Custom UI/UX aligned with Jay Music Academy’s identity.
Visually engaging, clean, and easy-to-use design for a musical audience.
Testing & Deployment:

End-to-end QA testing across devices.
App store deployment and post-launch support.
Training & Support:

Basic onboarding and user training for staff.
Continued technical support for maintenance and future upgrades

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

📈 85% Student Engagement Rate:
Within the first month of launch, over 85% of enrolled students actively used the app for practice tracking, lesson review, and attendance check-ins.

📊 40% Increase in At-Home Practice Consistency:
The built-in practice tracking feature led to a 40% improvement in students maintaining regular practice routines, as reported by instructors.

🕒 60% Reduction in Administrative Time:
Attendance automation and centralized communication through the app reduced administrative work for instructors by an estimated 60%.

📥 Over 100 Learning Resources Accessed:
More than 100 unique practice sessions and educational materials were accessed in the first eight weeks, indicating strong engagement with in-app content.

🎯 Positive Feedback from 9/10 Users:
In post-launch surveys, 90% of students and parents reported a smoother and more motivating learning experience with the app.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Journai demonstrated strong project management throughout the development cycle. They set clear milestones, maintained transparent timelines, and delivered all key components on schedule. Communication was consistent, and any adjustments we requested were handled with flexibility and professionalism.

They were highly responsive to our feedback—whether it was a design tweak, a feature enhancement, or technical clarification, the team ensured our needs were heard and addressed promptly. Their proactive approach, regular updates, and willingness to iterate helped build trust and kept the project on track without unnecessary delays.

Overall, Journai managed the project with a balance of structure and adaptability, which made the entire process smooth and collaborative. The features were thoughtfully designed, the app ran smoothly across devices, and everything felt tailored to our unique needs as a music academy. 
Journai maintained clear communication and hit every milestone as planned, which helped us feel confident and well-supported throughout the process.

What was your primary form of communication with Journai?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most about Journai was their ability to deeply understand our vision and translate it into a practical, beautifully designed solution. Their team didn’t just build an app—they built a tool that truly aligned with the heart of our academy: student growth and musical expression.

We were especially impressed by their blend of technical expertise and human-centered design. They showed a rare ability to listen, adapt quickly, and offer thoughtful recommendations that improved our original concept. The level of care, creativity, and dedication they brought to the project made them feel more like partners than vendors.
Journai provided great value by not only meeting the brief but also offering insightful suggestions that added long-term benefits to the app.
We are highly likely to recommend Journai because of their professionalism, technical expertise, and genuine commitment to understanding and delivering on our specific needs. Their team made the entire process smooth and collaborative, and the final product has had a positive impact on our students and staff. We value their responsiveness and the quality of their work and look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.
They truly cared about the outcome and were proactive, skilled, and easy to work with at every step.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Journai could have done differently?

Our experience working with Journai was overwhelmingly positive. If we were to suggest one area for enhancement, it would be to provide a bit more onboarding support in the form of simple guides or video tutorials. While their team was always available and helpful whenever we had questions, a few quick-start resources could have made it even easier for some of our team members to get up to speed independently.

Also, having a more detailed visual project timeline might have helped us feel more closely involved in the day-to-day progress—though to be fair, Journai did keep us well-informed through regular check-ins.

These are minor suggestions, and they certainly didn’t take away from what was a smooth, collaborative, and very rewarding experience.