It's time to upgrade from spreadsheets
You became a music teacher to teach music — not to manage spreadsheets. Nova Music replaces your patchwork of tools with one simple, free platform.
About Spreadsheets & Paper
Many music teachers start by managing their studios with spreadsheets, Google Calendar, Venmo, and email. While this works with a handful of students, it quickly becomes overwhelming as your studio grows — leading to missed payments, scheduling conflicts, and lost communication.
Feature comparison
See how Nova Music stacks up against Spreadsheets & Paper feature by feature.
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Why teachers switch to Nova Music
Here's what makes Nova Music the better choice over Spreadsheets & Paper.
Stop losing track of who owes you money — automated invoicing and payment tracking keeps you paid on time
No more scheduling conflicts — conflict detection and calendar sync prevent double-booking
Stop texting from your personal phone — built-in messaging keeps communication professional and organized
Makeup lessons tracked automatically — no more sticky notes or forgotten credits
Student portal replaces the endless back-and-forth of emails and texts about lesson times and assignments
Which is right for you?
Both tools have their strengths. Here's who each is best for.
Teachers with fewer than 5 students who want to keep things extremely simple
Any music teacher ready to get organized, save hours every week, and run a more professional studio
Frequently asked questions
Why should I stop using spreadsheets for my music studio?
Spreadsheets can't send reminders, track makeup lessons automatically, accept payments, or give students a portal to view their schedule. As your studio grows past 10-15 students, spreadsheets become a source of missed payments, scheduling conflicts, and wasted time.
Is there a free alternative to spreadsheets for music teachers?
Yes. Nova Music is free with up to 10 students. It replaces your spreadsheet, calendar, payment tracker, and email threads with one integrated platform designed specifically for music studios.
How long does it take to switch from spreadsheets to Nova Music?
Most music teachers have their studio fully set up on Nova Music within 30 minutes. You can add students, set up recurring lessons, and start sending messages right away.
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