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Con Brio

Lesson Scheduling Built for Musicians

Stop fighting with generic salon booking tools. Con Brio is the scheduling app that understands music teaching, makeup credits, practice tracking, and the way your studio actually works.

The Problem We Solve

Every music teacher knows the frustration. Your scheduling app was built for nail salons. Your billing tool doesn't understand makeup credits. Your practice tracker won't talk to your calendar. And you're paying $300+/year just to piece together a broken workflow.

Generic Tools

Built for salons and massage studios, not the real complexity of music instruction.

Broken Makeup Logic

Expiration windows, late cancellation fees, and credit policies that actually don't work.

Siloed Systems

Scheduling here, billing there, practice tracking somewhere else. Three apps, zero integration.

Tax Nightmare

1099 reporting and revenue analysis require Excel spreadsheets or expensive accounting software.

Designed for Music Teaching

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Smart Makeup Credit Engine

Customizable policies, expiration windows, late cancellation fees, and one-off policies that actually work the way you teach.

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Flexible Billing

Semester packages, drop-in rates, sibling discounts, recurring subscriptions, and custom billing cycles without the math.

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Built-In Practice Tracking

No separate apps needed. Assign practice, log student work, and track progress right in your lesson schedule.

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Parent & Student Portals

Age-appropriate views. Parents see billing and attendance. Students see their schedule and practice assignments.

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Recital & Group Management

Coordinate recitals, ensemble rehearsals, and group lessons without spreadsheets or email chaos.

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Studio Policy Automation

Cancellation windows, no-show handling, automatic reminders, and policy enforcement without manual work.

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Video Lesson Integration

Built-in video conferencing for online lessons, with recordings and notes attached to each lesson.

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Tax-Ready Reporting

1099 summaries, revenue by student, expense tracking, and everything your accountant actually needs.

Simple, Honest Pricing

No per-student fees. No surprise charges as you grow. Just a flat monthly rate that makes sense for music teachers.

Tempo
Perfect for new teachers just getting started.
Free
forever
  • Up to 8 active students
  • Basic weekly scheduling
  • Manual invoicing
  • Parent portal
  • Email reminders
  • Attendance tracking
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Studio
For established teachers running a serious business.
$ 19 .83
per month
  • Everything in Solo
  • Recital & group management
  • Video lesson integration
  • Advanced progress analytics
  • Tax-ready reporting & 1099s
  • Custom studio branding
  • Sheet music file sharing
  • Waitlist management
  • Multi-location support
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How We Compare

Con Brio was built for music teachers from day one. Here's how the Solo plan stacks up against the competition at similar price points.

Feature Con Brio Solo
$9.24/mo
Typical Music
Scheduler
$13-15/mo
Generic Booking
Platform
$20/mo
Premium Studio
Software
$25/mo
Unlimited Students
Smart Makeup Credit Engine Basic
Autopay & Recurring Billing
Sibling & Package Discounts Manual
Built-In Practice Tracking Basic
Parent & Student Portals Client only
SMS Reminders
Calendar Sync (Google / Outlook) Google only
Cancellation Policy Automation Basic
Audio Notes & AI Practice Plans
Student Video Upload & Feedback
Voice-Powered Studio Assistant
Built for Music Teachers
Free Tier Available Trial only Trial only Trial only

Meet Your Studio Assistant

Hands on an instrument? Between lessons? Just talk. Brio understands your studio, your students, and your schedule. It handles the logistics so you can keep teaching.

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YOU
"Hey Brio, Emma's mom just called. She has a dentist appointment next Tuesday. Can you find a makeup slot this week and text her the options?"
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BRIO
Got it. I've marked Emma's Tuesday 3:30 lesson as cancelled with a makeup credit. I found two openings this week: Thursday at 4:00 and Saturday at 10:30. I'll text Mrs. Chen a reschedule link with those options now. Want me to also bump up Lucas to fill Emma's Tuesday slot from the waitlist?
Lesson cancelled Makeup credit applied SMS sent to parent Waitlist checked
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YOU
"Yes, offer Lucas the Tuesday slot. And remind me to talk to Emma about her shifting exercises next time I see her."
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BRIO
Done. I've texted Lucas's dad about Tuesday at 3:30 and added a lesson note for Emma: "Discuss shifting exercises." You'll see it when her next lesson starts.
Waitlist student notified Lesson note saved

Features Nobody Else Has

We talked to dozens of music teachers and found the same frustrations over and over. These are the features that should have existed years ago.

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Snow Day Cascade

One tap cancels your entire day. Every student and parent gets notified instantly with their specific lesson details. Makeup credits auto-generate. Available slots for rescheduling appear in their portal within seconds.

SOLO
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Semester Transition Wizard

The September/January chaos, solved. Roll over your entire schedule to a new semester with adjusted times, handle students who are leaving or joining, update billing cycles, and send the new schedule to every family in one flow.

SOLO
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Recital Program Generator

Pick which students are performing, and Con Brio auto-generates a printable recital program with names, pieces, composers, and program notes. Export as PDF or send digitally to parents. No more wrestling with Word templates at midnight.

STUDIO
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Studio Health Dashboard

See retention rates, students at risk of dropping out (missed lessons trending up, practice declining), revenue forecasting based on enrollment patterns, and seasonal trends. Know your business health at a glance, not just next week's schedule.

STUDIO
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Smart Slot Backfill

When a student cancels, Con Brio checks who needs a makeup lesson, who's on the waitlist, and who has expressed interest in that time slot. It ranks the best candidates and can auto-send invitations. No more empty slots that cost you money.

SOLO
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Repertoire Library

Track every piece each student has ever worked on, their proficiency level, and how long it took. When you need to assign new repertoire, get AI-powered suggestions based on skill level, student preferences, and what they haven't explored yet.

STUDIO
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Practice Streaks & Motivation

Students earn streaks, milestones, and achievements for consistent practice. Parents get a weekly digest showing progress, not just "they practiced 4 out of 5 days" but what they worked on and how they're trending. Makes practice feel like progress, not homework.

TEMPO
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AI Lesson Summaries

Jot quick shorthand notes during a lesson ("vibrato improving, start mvt 2 next week, assign Kreutzer 8"). Con Brio turns them into a polished parent-friendly summary and practice plan that goes out automatically after the lesson ends.

SOLO
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Sub Teacher Network

Sick day? Vacation? Flag your absence and Con Brio reaches out to trusted substitutes in your network. It shares only the info each sub needs: schedule, student levels, and current repertoire. Students keep their slot. You keep your income.

STUDIO
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Ensemble Matchmaker

Find students at compatible skill levels who could play duets, trios, or join ensemble groups. Con Brio cross-references instruments, levels, schedule availability, and even personality notes to suggest groupings that actually work musically and logistically.

STUDIO
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Lesson Timestamp Notes

Recording a video lesson? Tap to drop timestamped markers as you teach. "2:15 - great intonation on the A section" or "8:40 - discuss bow pressure here." Students can jump directly to the moments that matter when reviewing later.

STUDIO
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Family Communication Timeline

Every text, email, payment, schedule change, lesson note, and practice log for a family in one chronological view. No more scrolling through email threads trying to remember if you already discussed the summer schedule with the Chens.

SOLO

The Practice Loop

Every other tool stops when the lesson ends. Con Brio keeps the conversation going between lessons, turning practice from a black box into a real feedback loop.

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After the Lesson

Teacher Records Audio Notes

Lesson's over, student's walking out. Grab your phone and talk for 30 seconds while it's fresh. No typing, no forms, just speak naturally about what happened and what to work on.

Audio Transcription
"Emma's bow hold is slipping again on the lower strings. Have her do Schradieck 1 through 4 at quarter equals 60. She nailed the exposition of the Elgar but the development needs more work. Assign measures 47 through 82 at half tempo with metronome. Also, great job on the vibrato today, make sure she knows that."
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AI Processing

Brio Generates a Practice Plan

Your stream-of-consciousness becomes a structured, student-friendly practice plan with estimated times, specific instructions, and encouraging notes. You review it in 5 seconds, tweak anything, approve, and it's sent automatically.

Generated Practice Plan -- Emma Chen
  • Technique: Schradieck exercises 1-4, quarter = 60. Focus on keeping bow hold relaxed on C and G strings. (10 min)
  • Repertoire: Elgar mvt 1, measures 47-82 at half tempo with metronome. Work in 8-bar chunks. (15 min)
  • Review: Full run-through of exposition for maintenance. Keep the energy you had today! (10 min)
  • Note from your teacher: Your vibrato sounded really beautiful today. Keep it up!
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Between Lessons

Student Practices and Checks In

The student sees their practice plan in the app. As they work through each item, they check it off. They can upload a short video of a tricky passage for feedback, add notes about what felt hard, or just mark it done. Parents see the same view.

Emma's Practice Log -- Wednesday
  • Schradieck exercises 1-4, quarter = 60 (10 min)
  • Elgar mvt 1, mm. 47-82 at half tempo (15 min)
  • Full run-through of exposition (10 min)
VIDEO UPLOADED
"The string crossing at measure 52 still feels weird. Am I doing this right?"
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Quick Feedback

Teacher Responds With Audio or Video

Watch 30 seconds of the video, dictate a quick response. "Your elbow is dropping on the string crossing. Try keeping it at a 45-degree angle. Here, let me show you." Record a 10-second demo video right from your phone. Student gets it instantly with AI-generated text alongside the audio.

Teacher Feedback to Emma
AUDIO NOTE 0:18
"Good catch on measure 52. Your elbow is dropping during the crossing. Keep it at a 45-degree angle and lead with the forearm, not the wrist. I attached a quick video showing what I mean. Try it slowly 5 times before your next practice session."
VIDEO ATTACHED 0:12 -- bow technique demo
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Over Time

The Data Compounds

Week after week, Con Brio builds a complete picture. What was assigned, what was practiced, what was skipped, where feedback was given, how pieces progressed. You'll see patterns you'd never catch otherwise.

Emma Chen -- Insights (Last 12 Weeks)
87%
Practice completion rate
4.2 hrs
Avg. weekly practice
12
Videos uploaded
3
Pieces completed
Insight: Emma consistently skips technique exercises on Fridays but completes 100% of repertoire work. Practice time drops 35% during volleyball season (Oct-Nov). Vibrato exercises show the strongest improvement trajectory.
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Next Lesson

Walk In Prepared

Before the next lesson starts, Con Brio surfaces a quick brief: what Emma practiced, what she skipped, her video questions, and how she's trending. No more "so, what did you work on this week?" You already know. The loop continues.

The loop repeats every lesson. The data gets smarter every week.

Your Studio Schedule

Tuesday, March 15 - Your Schedule
9:00 AM
Emma Chen
Cello - Intermediate
30 min
10:00 AM
Lucas Rodriguez
Violin - Advanced
60 min
11:15 AM
Sophia Park
Piano - Beginner
45 min Makeup
2:00 PM
James Wilson
Cello - Advanced
60 min
3:30 PM
Olivia Martinez
Violin - Intermediate
30 min
4:30 PM
Group Class
Ensemble - All Levels
90 min

Student Progress & Practice

Emma Chen's Progress
Piece: Elgar Cello Concerto (Movement 1) 14 weeks in
Technique: Vibrato Control 8 weeks in
Scale Study: All Keys (3 Octaves) Completed
Practice Log: 16 of 18 sessions completed This month

Built by a Cellist's Family

Con Brio came from frustration. We watched a gifted cello teacher spend more time fighting billing software and makeup credit spreadsheets than actually teaching. Every tool she tried was built for someone else's business.

So we built what should have existed all along: a platform that understands the real complexity of running a music teaching studio. Built by people who understand music. Built for teachers who deserve better.

Con Brio means "with spirit" in Italian. It's a musical direction to perform with energy and passion. That's exactly how we built this tool.

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