Studios — frequently asked questions
Questions about MusiCal for private and solo studios. Can’t find your answer? Get in touch.
What is MusiCal Studio?
Lesson-management software for private music studios and independent teachers — scheduling, attendance, family invoicing, online card payments and teacher pay, all in one place with your own branding.
What's the difference between Solo and Studio?
Solo is for an independent teacher running their own diary and invoicing families directly. Studio adds unlimited teachers and rooms, studio-wide billing, and teacher pay / contractor RCTIs.
Both include scheduling, attendance, portals, invoicing and online payments — unlimited students.
How much does it cost?
Solo is $12/month and Studio is $25/month (or pay annually and save). Every feature is included, with unlimited students — no per-seat fees.
New studios get their first 2 months free. See the plans on the Studio page.
Do I need to install anything?
No. MusiCal runs entirely in the browser — nothing to install or maintain. You, any teachers, and your families all use it on computers, tablets and phones.
How does invoicing work?
Generate branded invoices for each family — built automatically from the lessons they’ve had, or as a flat fee per term. Repeated charges are grouped and itemised, GST is handled for you, and you can add your own logo or banner, payment details and message to every invoice.
Can families pay online by card?
Yes. Families can pay their invoice by card through your own connected Stripe account, so you get paid directly and MusiCal never holds your funds. You can also list bank-transfer details on invoices for families who prefer that.
Do you handle GST?
You tell MusiCal whether you're registered for GST. If you are, invoices show GST correctly (inclusive or exclusive as you set it); if you're not, invoices are simply GST-free. Reports break the numbers down for your BAS and your accountant.
How does paying my teachers work?
On the Studioplan, MusiCal tracks what each teacher is owed based on the lessons they’ve taught (a percentage or a set rate), and can produce contractor pay slips / RCTIs— with GST handled where it applies. (Solo is a single teacher, so there’s no teacher pay to manage.)
Can students and parents log in?
Yes. Each family gets their own portal showing the lesson schedule, your contact details, attendance, notes and homework — and they can request a cancellation, which notifies you automatically.
Can I use my own branding?
Yes — upload your logo and set your accent colour, add a logo or wide bannerto your invoices, and customise your automated emails. Everything your families see carries your studio’s identity, not ours.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — your first 2 monthsare free as a launch offer. You enter your card at sign-up (so there’s no interruption when the free period ends), and you can cancel any time before then.
Where is my data stored? Is it safe?
Your data stays in Australia, on Sydney-based servers. Your studio’s information is private to you, access is limited by role, and data is encrypted in transit. We never sell or share your information, and there are no ads.
Can I try it before signing up?
Of course. Try the Studio demo or the Solo demo with no sign-up — both are fully interactive and reset to a clean slate every night.
How do I get started?
Choose Solo or Studio on the Studio page and follow the prompts. Online sign-up is launching shortly — in the meantime, get in touch and we’ll set your studio up for you.