Robin Spottiswoode

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Free AI Music Education for Developing Countries

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Proposal for BGI Nexus 1
Funding Request $50,000 USD
Funding Pools Beneficial AI Solutions
Total 6 Milestones

Overview

This project harnesses AI to provide free music education to children in developing countries. Our web app features a personal AI music teacher that offers real-time performance feedback, interactive lessons, and a friendly avatar to guide students. By partnering with local schools, we ensure that even those with limited resources can learn piano fundamentals and basic music theory. With your support, we will democratize music education, foster creativity, and expand opportunities for young learners worldwide.

Proposal Description

How Our Project Will Contribute To The Growth Of The Decentralized AI Platform

Our initiative directly aligns with the BGI mission by using AI to nurture human creativity, inclusivity, and empowerment. By providing free, high-quality music education in underserved regions, we foster learning opportunities that transcend socioeconomic barriers. This project exemplifies beneficial AI, ensuring children’s safety, privacy, and well-being, while cultivating a more equitable, creative future for all.

Our Team

The Museverse team combines expertise in AI, education, music, and software development. Led by co-founder and CTO Robin Spottiswoode, our core group includes experienced Unity developers, music educators, and operational advisors. We have successfully delivered immersive VR piano experiences in prior Deep Funding rounds and are now dedicated to bringing safe, accessible music learning solutions to children worldwide.

AI services (New or Existing)

AI Performance Feedback Module

Type

New AI service

Purpose

The AI Performance Feedback Module assesses and evaluates student performance in real-time, offering a performance score, detailed statistics, and targeted advice for improvement. It tracks metrics like accuracy, timing, and technique, providing actionable insights to help students refine their skills.

AI inputs

The module receives student performance data, including musical inputs such as pitch, rhythm, and accuracy, as well as feedback on completed exercises.

AI outputs

The module outputs a performance score and provides actionable feedback that highlights areas of strength and those needing further practice, ensuring effective skill development.

Company Name (if applicable)

Museverse

The core problem we are aiming to solve

Millions of children in developing countries lack access to qualified music teachers and reliable instruments, limiting their creative development. Traditional lessons can be costly or logistically infeasible, while most e-learning platforms neglect the real-time feedback essential to effective music education. Limited internet infrastructure and resource constraints further exacerbate the gap, leaving a vast population unable to discover or nurture their musical talents.

Our specific solution to this problem

Museverse proposes a web-based, AI-driven platform that provides free, interactive piano lessons to children in developing countries. We combine an AI Performance Feedback Module with a friendly teacher avatar to deliver real-time, personalized guidance. By tracking a student’s pitch, rhythm, and accuracy, our system provides actionable feedback, fosters incremental growth, and makes lessons fun through intuitive UI and gamified elements.

To ensure inclusivity, we partner with local schools to distribute low-cost or donated USB keyboards where needed and offer offline-compatible lesson materials. We design for minimal bandwidth usage, allowing the platform to function even in areas with limited internet connectivity. All student data is anonymized and handled in strict accordance with BGI Safety and Ethics guidelines, prioritizing child protection and fair data usage.

Our curriculum covers essential beginner topics—from identifying piano keys and simple chords to basic music theory—tailored for young learners. Over time, we will expand this library with more advanced lessons and additional instruments, ensuring sustained engagement and continuous skill development. Ultimately, our solution breaks down financial and geographical barriers to music education, empowering children to explore and develop their musical abilities.

Project details

Museverse is on a mission to democratize music education through accessible, AI-driven solutions. Having successfully developed immersive VR music experiences in earlier Deep Funding rounds, our team is now focusing on delivering a free, web-based piano curriculum to children in developing countries.

Motivation:
Music education fosters creativity, cognitive development, and emotional well-being. In resource-constrained areas, the lack of qualified teachers and instruments means many children never have the chance to learn. We believe every child has the right to discover the joy of music, irrespective of geographic or economic barriers.

Project Overview:
Our web app features a virtual keyboard, an AI Performance Feedback Module, and an animated teacher avatar that guides students through structured lessons. The AI module analyzes performance in real time, scoring note accuracy, timing, and technique. The teacher avatar reacts dynamically, providing immediate feedback, encouragement, and next-step recommendations. This immersive approach simulates the presence of a real instructor, reducing the intimidation often associated with learning an instrument.

Ethical and Safety Measures:
- Child Protection: We adhere strictly to BGI Nexus Safety and Ethics guidelines, ensuring no personal data is collected without parental or guardian consent.
- Data Privacy: Performance metrics are anonymized, stored securely, and used solely to personalize the learning experience.
- Inclusivity: We design for low bandwidth consumption and provide offline lesson materials whenever possible.
- Local Partnerships: We work closely with schools and local organizations to ensure the solution meets cultural and infrastructural realities.

Pilot and Implementation:
We will launch a pilot program in a selected African school, providing a small number of donated or low-cost USB pianos. Teachers and students will receive training, and we will gather feedback to refine the lessons. This pilot serves as a template for future rollouts in additional regions.

Scalability and Future Plans:
After validating our approach in one school, we aim to expand into multiple schools and youth centers in other countries. We plan to incorporate additional instruments, more advanced lessons, and potentially integrate local musical traditions into the curriculum. Our ultimate vision includes forging partnerships with governments, NGOs, and philanthropies to ensure sustainable hardware distribution and ongoing support.

Impact:
By lowering the barriers to music education, we unlock creative potential and build self-confidence among the next generation. Children develop critical thinking skills, improved motor coordination, and an outlet for self-expression. Communities benefit from more engaged, empowered youth who are encouraged to continue learning and share their talents.

Conclusion:
This project embodies the broader SingularityNET and BGI mission of harnessing AI for global benefit. Through collaboration with local partners, responsible data practices, and a commitment to providing free education, we believe Museverse can transform how children worldwide access and experience music.

Existing resources

Our existing resources include:
• Proven VR/Unity Expertise: We have developed a VR piano with fully functioning keys and pedals, plus integrated user interfaces.
• Music Education Framework: We already have structured lesson outlines and educational materials from prior projects, adaptable for beginner piano instruction.
• AI Development Experience: Our technical team is experienced in real-time feedback algorithms, which will be extended to build the new AI Performance Feedback Module.
• Local Partnerships: Existing relationships with schools and nonprofit organizations facilitate swift pilot deployment.

Links and references

https://youtu.be/Rp-XnICFOHM
https://museverse.xyz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EHSAC6d05I

Additional videos

https://youtu.be/Rp-XnICFOHM

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Total Milestones
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Total Budget
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Last Updated
24 Feb 2025

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