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As many of you know, Scribd used to be the absolute best sheet music subscription on the market – I used it for many, many years both personally and professionally. For the price, it couldn’t be beat.

Then, at the end of 2024, they went through a rebrand and split – Everand would handle sheet music, books, and audiobooks, and Scribd would handle everything else. Then, at the beginning of 2025, they discontinued carrying sheet music, leaving many musicians and music teachers in the lurch (and so many of you in my inbox!).

Of course, since my digital sheet music library was going away, I set out to find a replacement. Let me tell you: it was not easy. What Scribd did was truly unique and for a while I couldn’t find anything that came remotely close, other than buying each score individually.

Then, Tomplay arrived in my inbox.

We will get into it in this post (obviously), but I have come to the conclusion that Tomplay is, hands down, the best sheet music subscription on the market now that Scribd is defunct. So for those of you looking to find a new sheet music library, keep on reading!

Sometimes, a Sheet Music Subscription Beats Buying Single Scores

While I was on the search for a new sheet music subscription service to replace Scribd, I had myself convinced that there weren’t any good alternatives on the market, and that I would be telling you all that the best thing to do is to buy your own scores again.

While I still stand by the idea that owning your own Music is always a good idea (I mean, how many people just lost their whole library when Scribd bowed out?), I think that there is a lot of value to be found in a sheet music subscription:

It’s better for exploration

We all have our own knowledge base, experience, and preferences when it comes to repertoire. Of course I’m going to be more familiar with vocal scores than other instruments, because that’s what I chose to focus on in school, and my personal library reflects that. But for versatility’s sake, especially for private music teachers, a subscription can get you instant access to a variety of genres and difficulty levels for much cheaper than buying individual scores.

So here’s my official advice: Yes, sign up for a sheet music subscription (if you haven’t guessed, I recommend Tomplay), and use it as a tool to expand your personal library. When you find scores that you like, do purchase them to build your library.

What Makes Tomplay the Best Sheet Music Subscription?

A huge library designed for every instrument and skill level

Like I mentioned above, one of the best things about access to a preexisting digital library is the variety. Tomplay has over 90,000 scores in their library, and is actively expanding their selection each week. Those 90k scores include music for everyone ranging from complete beginner to virtuoso, all genres, and all main instrument types – click here to see the full list of instruments.

Interactive features that make learning & practice engaging

Here’s the thing that makes Tomplay stand out among other sheet music subscriptions: interactive scores. Those 90,000 scores are all interactive, a huge plus for students and musicians who have a hard time with traditional practice. You can set tempos, play along with recorded accompaniment, loop sections, and more!

Best Features of Tomplay

• Play-Along Interactive Scores
• Annotation/notetaking Ability
• Adjustable Tempo for Perfect Practice
• Looping Sections to Master Difficult Parts
• Multi-Part Scores for Ensembles and Duets
• Built-In Practice Tools: Metronome & Tuner
• Offline Mode for On-the-Go Practice
• Constantly Updated Library

Click here for a full and in-depth list of Tomplay’s features.

Who Should Try Tomplay?

Let’s be real. Tomplay has something for everyone – if I were to just straight up answer that question, I would say, “Everyone!”. But let’s look at the pros for some specific demographics:

Solo Learners

Let me be clear: Tomplay cannot replace an actual, human teacher (especially looking at you singers – read this post for my thoughts on learning to sing without a teacher), but a lot of the tools they offer can really be effective for self-teaching. They even have music theory resources, which can be hard to come by.

The variable tempos with accompaniment, visual score tracking, and the visual instrument feature are all really helpful if you are trying to learn some music on your own.

Private Music Teachers

I’ve talked about this quite a bit already, but the biggest boone Tomplay has for Private Music Teachers is the variety in sheet music available. As a private music teacher myself, I loved being able to pull up my sheet music subscription library (previously Scribd, now Tomplay), and find pieces for my students, but also to vet quality, difficulty level, keys, everything, without having to pay for an actual score. This allowed me and my students flexibility without having to spend a fortune on scores that weren’t up to par.

Music Schools

Like any good learning resource, Tomplay is dedicated to helping provide the best music education to students as possible – so they offer special deals for music schools and teachers, depending on their need! If you own a music school, are a part of one, or are an independent music teacher, contact Tomplay to get a discount on your plan, access to a dedicated support team, and the ability to request scores be added to the library once per quarter!

How much does Tomplay cost?

Tomplay Monthly & Annual Plans

Their pricing is straightforward: $14.99 per month, or $10.00 per month if you opt for the yearly subscription ($119.99 per year).

Tomplay Free Trial

Yes, they offer a free trial! Get full access to all their tools and scores for 14 days, and you can cancel at no charge. Try it free today!

Final Thoughts: The Best Sheet Music Subscription for Modern Musicians

All this to say, I think Tomplay is the best sheet music subscription service on the market right now, and if you are looking for a Scribd alternative, they will do nicely! I would even argue that they will be better than Scribd because it is a library built for musicians, by musicians.

Plus, there’s absolutely nothing to be lost with a free trial – try it out for 2 weeks completely free and see if it works for you!