Shinnpad

Shinnpad runs the business side of a private lesson studio, built by a former band director for independent music teachers.

SCHEDULE • A lesson calendar by day, week or month, with recurring lessons, one-off lessons, events and gigs • Move or cancel one lesson, or every one after it, without losing the record of lessons already taught • Campuses with bell schedules, A/B block days and last day of school • Drive-time and conflict warnings between campuses

STUDENTS AND FAMILIES • Students, families and households in one place, including students with more than one household • A private portal for each family: upcoming lessons, balance and payment • Families can request lesson times based on your availability • Import your roster from a spreadsheet

GETTING PAID • Families pay by card through Stripe, straight into your own bank account • Optional autopay after each lesson • Bill monthly or weekly in advance, or per lesson after it happens • Different rates for different schools, or a flat price per lesson • Payment reminders, late fees and tuition statements by email

MILEAGE, EXPENSES AND TAXES • Mileage between campuses tracked automatically • Expenses, receipts and a home-office worksheet • A year-end tax summary to hand to your preparer

FOR PROGRAMS • Studio Hub (beta) brings several teachers' studios together under one program, with one calendar and shared rosters

Free to start, no card required.