A better TutorBird alternative for music teachers
TutorBird covers the basics, but Nova Music goes further — with student portals, gamified practice tracking, and a modern interface your students will love.
About TutorBird
TutorBird is a studio management tool for music teachers offering scheduling, billing, and basic student management. However, it lacks student-facing features and modern engagement tools that today's teachers need.
Feature comparison
See how Nova Music stacks up against TutorBird feature by feature.
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Why teachers switch to Nova Music
Here's what makes Nova Music the better choice over TutorBird.
Free plan — TutorBird requires a paid subscription from the start
Student portal gives your students their own login to view lessons, practice, and submit assignments
Gamified practice with points, levels, and streaks that make students excited to practice
Resource library to share sheet music, recordings, and exercises without email back-and-forth
Clean, modern interface that works beautifully on phones, tablets, and desktops
Which is right for you?
Both tools have their strengths. Here's who each is best for.
Teachers who want reliable group lesson scheduling, built-in tax reporting, and a straightforward management workflow
Teachers who want student engagement tools, modern design, and a platform that grows with their studio
Frequently asked questions
How does Nova Music compare to TutorBird?
Both are built for music teachers, but Nova Music adds student portals, gamified practice tracking, a resource library, and assignment management. Nova also offers a free plan, while TutorBird requires a paid subscription.
Does Nova Music support group lessons?
Yes. Nova Music supports group lessons with recurring templates, per-student attendance tracking, individual pricing, drop-in support, and capacity limits. You can manage both private and group lessons in the same calendar.
Is Nova Music easy to set up?
Yes. Most music teachers have their studio fully set up on Nova Music within 30 minutes. The interface is modern and intuitive, designed to be simple enough that you can start managing lessons on day one.
Compare Nova with others
See how Nova Music compares to other studio management tools.
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Looking for a Duet Partner alternative? Nova Music is a free, all-in-one music studio management platform with scheduling, billing, student portals, and practice tracking.
Still using spreadsheets to manage your music studio? Nova Music replaces spreadsheets, paper calendars, and email with one free platform. Make the switch today.
Calendly isn't built for music lessons. Nova Music is. Get recurring lesson scheduling, student management, billing, practice tracking, and more — free.
Nova for your instrument
See how Nova Music is tailored for your teaching specialty.
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