Music studio software with a truly Free Forever plan that grows with you.

Most platforms give you 30 days and then lock you out. We don't. Our Free Forever plan includes the essentials, like lesson notes, attendance, and scheduling, so you can run your teaching studio with confidence from day one.

And when you're ready to do more, upgrading unlocks powerful tools for family communication, make-ups, performances, billing, and advanced scheduling. We've got everything you need to grow smoothly and focus on what matters: the music.

⭐ All plans include a 30-day free trial of Pro features. No credit card required.

Octavia Plans

See what's included at every level, from Free Forever to full Studio management.

Pricing is shown in USD unless a supported local currency is detected.

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Features	Free Forever	Pro Teacher	StudioFounding Member Prices
Who it's for	Designed for teachers starting out or keeping things simple All the essentials to run lessons smoothly.	For professional teachers who want the full toolkit Family communication, billing, scheduling, and performance management, all in one place.	For multi-teacher studios and smaller teaching teams managing shared students, rooms, schedules, and staff.
Price	$0 / forever	$15.00 / month billed annually ($180.00/year)	⭐ Founding Studio Member pricing — limited time Up to 5 teachers: $35.00/month billed annually ($420.00/year) 6–10 teachers: $50.00/month billed annually ($600.00/year) 11–20 teachers: $70.00/month billed annually ($840.00/year) 20+ teachers: Custom pricing
Students	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Lesson records & attendance	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Lesson notes	Lesson notes archived after 3 months	Lesson notes with unlimited history	Lesson notes Unlimited history
Tools	Metronome & basic practice tracker	Metronome, practice tracker, plus all advanced lesson note tools	Metronome, practice tracker, plus all advanced lesson note tools
Student practice tracking and motivation tools	Basic practice tracker in lesson notes	Full practice tracker, Family Hub access, leaderboards, achievements and stickers	Full practice tracker, Family Hub access, leaderboards, achievements and stickers
Parent records	Per-student parent linkage	Link parents to students plus bulk management of parent records	Link parents to students plus bulk management of parent records
Scheduling	Per-student scheduling	Full studio bulk scheduling Fixed and rotating timetable options	Full studio bulk scheduling Fixed and rotating timetable options
Billing & Invoices	Basic invoicing	Create & send invoices in bulk. Connect your Stripe account to have families pay online Include your logo on your invoices CSV bank reconciliation Create and apply account credits	Create & send invoices in bulk. Connect your Stripe account to have families pay online Include your logo on your invoices CSV bank reconciliation Create and apply account credits
Sharing with families		Family Hub login Family access to shared lesson notes, calendar & event details	Family Hub login Family access to shared lesson notes, calendar & event details
Online makeup bookings		Teacher-created makeup slots Families can book makeup lessons online	Teacher-created makeup slots Families can book makeup lessons online
Announcements & News		Send announcements to families Optional responses (RSVP, consent, notes) Track who has responded	School-wide announcements & events Structured responses with reporting Update content without losing responses
Performances & Exams		Manage recitals & exams Link prep directly to lessons	Advanced reporting Track student progress across the school
Expenses & Reporting		Track business expenses View money reports	Track business expenses View money reports
Practiceathons		Run Practiceathons with student tracking, leaderboards, and optional fundraising	Run Practiceathons with student tracking, leaderboards, and optional fundraising
Multi-teacher support			Team management All teachers on one platform with shared student records
Substitute teacher coverage			Assign substitute teachers to lessons Attendance and lesson notes for covered lessons
Room booking & scheduling			Studio-wide room bookings Conflict checking and room closures
Admin & reporting			Centralized reports & analytics Full visibility into your studio's performance

Unlimited students on all plans. Unlimited students refers to normal use by a single teacher studio. See Terms of Service for details.

Family sharing, billing, and advanced scheduling are Pro/Studio features.

Need Octavia for a larger school?

Our Schools plan is designed for high schools, music departments, and larger institutions that need more than standard studio management.

Includes unlimited teacher accounts for one school or campus, API integration options, onboarding support, priority support, school-wide reporting, and custom billing.

Talk to us about Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes it's free forever, and there's no catch. You can do everything with it that you need to run your teaching business. If you find yourself ready to have more convenience, automation and advanced tools, you can upgrade at any time to the Pro Teacher plan.

Yes. You can move between plans as your studio grows. Waitlist discounts apply no matter when you upgrade.

Most teachers budget by the school year. Annual billing keeps it simple — one payment, no monthly admin.

You'll automatically continue on the Free Forever Plan. Upgrade anytime to Pro or Studio to keep using the Pro features.

Pricing is shown in USD for international teachers. If you're in Australia, you'll see equivalent AUD pricing at checkout.

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You’ll have access to the complete Pro Teacher features for 30 days, and after that you’ll still be able to access all the free features to run your studio.

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