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Duolingo and Sony Music Partner to Add Hit Recordings by Major Artists to Music Course

Learn to play popular tracks from Dove Cameron, Hozier, Meghan Trainor, Whitney Houston and more.

Duolingo, the world’s leading mobile learning platform, has announced a partnership with Sony Music that brings popular hit tracks to its Music course. This new feature is designed to make learning music more fun and engaging by incorporating well-known songs into the curriculum.

More than 60 recordings from Sony Music artists like Dove Cameron, Hozier, Meghan Trainor, Whitney Houston and more, are now available for learners to study the foundations of music and practice their music theory skills, such as reading music, understanding different note lengths, and differentiating notes by sound, sight, and key on a digital mobile piano.

“At Duolingo, we’re constantly looking for ways to make learning more effective and entertaining,” said George Audi, Head of Business Development at Duolingo. “We’re partnering with Sony Music, a leader in the music industry, to bring our learners a library of chart-topping songs they can learn to read and play.”

“Partnering with Duolingo gives us the opportunity to bring our artists’ music to a new platform that promotes learning and cultural exchange,” said Jessica Shaw, Senior Vice President, Sync Licensing, Sony Music. “Music has the power to unite and inspire, and this partnership will help learners engage with music education in a meaningful and enjoyable way.”

By integrating popular hit songs into the lesson experience, Duolingo aims to enhance learning retention and comprehension , all the while making learning to read and play music more dexciting for millions of learners worldwide. 

To look  closer at the updates to the Duolingo Music course, tune into Duocon, the brand’s flagship global event, on September 24, 2024. Register for Duocon here