TakeLessons alternative for UK music teachers (2026)
TakeLessons (Microsoft) shut down, leaving many UK teachers without their scheduling and booking tool. If you teach private students — not through a marketplace — you need software for your own timetable, invoicing and records.
| Feature | MusicNotes PMI | MyMusicStaff | Fons | Calendly + spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK term dates | ✓ | [verify] | [verify] | ✗ |
| GBP invoicing | ✓ | [verify] | [verify] | ✗ |
| Drag-and-drop rescheduling | ✓ | [verify] | [verify] | ✗ |
| Student progress notes | ✓ | ✓ | [verify] | ✗ |
| Marketplace / student-finding | coming 2026 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Price | Founding: free until Jan 2027 | [verify] | [verify] | Low cost, high admin |
Who should choose what
MyMusicStaff: Established studios with US-centric workflows who need a mature, feature-rich platform and are comfortable with its interface.
Fons: Teachers who want a dedicated scheduling and billing tool — check whether UK term dates and GBP invoicing meet your needs.
Calendly + spreadsheet: Teachers with very few students who do not mind manual invoicing and separate tools for each task.
We'll import your student list for you on a free 15-minute setup call.