Studio Management Software

The overwhelmeing majority of Outside The Bachs program studios choose to use a music education specific CRM. These are the most popular choices:

This resource hub covers ownership history, features, pricing, and current updates for each tool. Outside The Bachs has referral relationships with all three tools listed below, disclosed transparently on each profile page.

Duet Partner

Music Teachers Only

Formerly: Music Teacher's Helper / Studio Helper

A studio management platform built exclusively for music teachers, handling scheduling, billing, invoicing, and client communication.

From $9/month30-day free trialSolo and multi-teacher

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Fons by MakeMusic

Rebrand Announced

Formerly: Fons (standalone). Upcoming: MakeMusic Studio (announced May 2026)

A studio management platform automating scheduling, billing, and client communication. Acquired by MakeMusic in January 2023.

From $19.95/mo14-day free trialIndividual and multi-teacher

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My Music Staff

6 Languages

No rebrand history. Developed by Port 443 Inc. (Canada).

A studio management platform for private music teachers and music schools covering scheduling, billing, student management, and more.

From $12.95/user/month30-day free trial (60-day via link)Solo and multi-teacher

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