Nova Music review
A capable free starting point for teachers and small studios managing lessons and payments.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Nova Music is studio management software for private music teachers and small music studios. It brings recurring lesson scheduling, student and family profiles, attendance and makeup tracking, invoicing, payment tracking, messaging, portals, assignments, resources, and practice logs into one system. Teachers can manage their studios through a web browser or iOS app, while students and families can access schedules, assignments, and resources through the portal. The free plan supports up to 10 students, making it a practical starting point for independent teachers and smaller programs.
Pricing is straightforward across the main tiers. The Free plan includes scheduling and calendar tools, group lessons, basic attendance, direct messaging, student portals and gamification, lesson notes, and assignments. Pro costs $10 per month or $100 per year and adds unlimited students, iCal and Google Calendar synchronization, makeup credits, invoicing, Stripe payments, auto-invoicing, unlimited broadcasts, and expanded file storage. Studio adds multiple teacher accounts, a shared calendar across teachers, custom portal branding, unlimited file storage, and priority support. Teachers comparing plans should focus on whether they need payment collection, calendar synchronization, or capacity beyond 10 students.
Nova Music’s strongest fit is a studio that wants scheduling and student engagement in the same workspace. Practice logs, streaks, achievements, assignments, and resources extend the product beyond a basic calendar, while family messaging and announcements support ongoing communication. Stripe, iCal, and Google Calendar provide focused ecosystem connections rather than a broad integration catalog. A solo teacher can start with the free plan, while a growing studio should consider Pro for billing and calendar workflows. Studios needing multiple teacher accounts or shared scheduling should look to Studio; teachers seeking a narrower scheduling-only tool may find this wider feature set unnecessary.
Questions about Nova Music
Does Nova Music have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan; paid plans start at $10/mo (Pro).
What does Nova Music run on? Web and iOS. It runs in the cloud and as a mobile app.
What does Nova Music integrate with? 3 integrations: Stripe, iCal and Google Calendar.
Who is Nova Music built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
Nova Music pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan supports scheduling, portals, attendance, and practice features
- Pro adds unlimited students, Stripe payments, and auto-invoicing
- Web and iOS access with iCal and Google Calendar synchronization
- Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 10 students
- Calendar sync and payment tools require Pro
- Multi-teacher tools are reserved for the Studio tier
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