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-to-start 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 — Pro adds invoicing and payment tracking in the same platform
No more scheduling conflicts — conflict detection and Pro calendar sync help prevent double-booking
Stop texting from your personal phone — built-in messaging keeps communication professional and organized
Pro tracks makeup lessons 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 a very small studio who prefer a familiar, fully manual workflow
Music teachers ready to organize scheduling, communication, student work, and billing in one platform
Frequently asked questions
Why should I stop using spreadsheets for my music studio?
Spreadsheets can store information, but they do not provide an integrated student portal, practice gamification, family messaging, lesson scheduling, and billing workflow. Nova brings those tasks together so updates stay connected.
Is there a free alternative to spreadsheets for music teachers?
Yes. Nova Music's free plan supports up to 10 students and brings scheduling, messaging, portals, assignments, and practice tracking together. Pro adds invoicing and payment tracking when you need billing tools.
How do I get started after using spreadsheets?
Start by adding your active students, then create recurring lessons and invite families to the portal. You can move the rest of your workflow over as you become comfortable with Nova.
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