Fons by MakeMusic

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Fons by MakeMusic

Last updated: May 2026

May 5, 2026

Fons to be renamed MakeMusic Studio

Fons founder Eric Branner announced in the Fons Family Facebook group that Fons will be rebranded as MakeMusic Studio. The platform, features, and functionality remain the same. Existing links will continue to work. New links and names are expected to roll out closer to June 2026. More details to come from the Fons team as the launch date approaches.

Fons by MakeMusic

Upcoming rebrand: MakeMusic Studio: name change announced May 5, 2026, effective closer to June 2026

Fons by MakeMusic is a studio management platform that automates scheduling, billing, and client communication for music teachers and multi-teacher programs.

Built for: Individual teachers and multi-teacher programs

Ownership & History

Founded by Eric Branner as Fons
Acquired by MakeMusic (makers of MakeMusic Cloud, formerly SmartMusic) in January 2023
At time of acquisition, MakeMusic stated Fons would remain an independent, standalone product
Currently branded as Fons by MakeMusic
Rebrand to MakeMusic Studio announced May 5, 2026 effective closer to June 2026

Core Features

Automated billing and payment collection
Self-scheduling for clients
Automated appointment reminders
Customizable cancellation policy enforcement
Subscription billing (recurring) and per-appointment billing options
Visual billing reports
Fons Drive: client-facing file/material library (upload and share lesson materials, recordings, practice sheets)
Client dashboard: students/parents see upcoming appointments, lesson notes, and shared content in one place
New student registration with option to require payment to complete
Bulk subscription price editing (raise rates for entire studio at once)
No API available

Fons Family Community

Fons maintains an active user community on Facebook. Noted by users as a valuable support and networking resource.

Fons Family Group: facebook.com/groups/fonsfamily

Pricing

Starting at $19.95/mo
Free trial: 14 days

Best Fit For

Designed for both individual music teachers and multi-teacher programs. Originally built for a broad appointment-based market; now focused on music education following the MakeMusic acquisition.

Outside The Bachs Community Data

To be updated soon. This section will feature responses exclusively from Outside The Bachs studio owners.

Discount & Affiliate Info

Get 90% off the first two months of your Fons subscription, plus complimentary concierge onboarding, a done-for-you account setup service.

To redeem: Book a demo and mention "Outside The Bachs" as how you found the system.

Step 1: Book a Demo Step 2: Schedule Concierge Onboarding

About the Concierge Onboarding

A done-for-you setup option where Fons experts configure your account on your behalf.

What the concierge service can do:

Customize all settings per your specifications
Help connect your deposit account
Input all current client information
Set up billing for all current clients
Set up appointments for all current clients
Set up all additional staff members
Establish your public booking page and appointment options
Guide you through next steps and how to maintain your account

What you'll need to provide:

Initial intake meeting (~60 minutes)
Client import file
Client billing information
Client appointment information
Concierge wrap-up meeting (~30 minutes)

You can use as much or as little of the concierge support as you'd like.

This is a referral arrangement. Mentioning "Outside The Bachs" at your demo is how the deal is tracked. This never influences our editorial coverage.