LessonLoopMy Music Staff

    The modern My Music Staff alternative built for UK teachers

    My Music Staff has served music teachers well — but if you're in the UK and want AI assistance, modern design, and billing that understands GBP and VAT, LessonLoop is the upgrade.

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    Head to Head

    Feature-by-feature comparison

    See exactly where LessonLoop and My Music Staff differ.

    LessonLoop leads in 6 of 16 features

    LessonLoop

    vs My Music Staff
    AI Assistant (LoopAssist)
    UK-Native (GBP / VAT)
    Partial
    Automated Make-Up Matching
    Auto
    Basic credits
    Payment Plans / Installments
    Parent Portal
    Practice Tracking
    Stripe Payments
    Drag & Drop Calendar
    Bulk Invoicing
    Multi-Location Support
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    Why LessonLoop

    What sets LessonLoop apart from My Music Staff

    LoopAssist AI built in

    Ask questions, draft messages, propose schedule changes, and run billing — all from a conversational AI assistant that knows your data.

    UK-first billing

    GBP default, optional VAT, UK bank holidays and term dates baked into recurring lessons and invoicing — not bolted on.

    Modern, intuitive interface

    A clean, responsive design built in 2025 — not a legacy interface from 2010 with incremental patches.

    Smart make-up matching

    Automatically find available slots for rescheduled lessons instead of manually tracking credits.

    GDPR-first compliance

    Data stored in the UK/EU, designed with GDPR in mind from day one — not retrofitted to meet requirements.

    Flexible team roles

    Owner, admin, teacher, finance, parent — granular permissions ensure everyone sees only what they need.

    Why Switch

    Why teachers switch from My Music Staff

    Real reasons music educators choose LessonLoop.

    The interface feels outdated

    My Music Staff's UI was designed years ago. Teachers tell us they want something modern, fast, and mobile-friendly.

    UK billing is an afterthought

    Currency conversion headaches, no VAT support, and no awareness of UK term structures make billing harder than it should be.

    No AI assistance

    My Music Staff doesn't offer an AI assistant. LessonLoop's LoopAssist handles queries, drafts, and action proposals.

    Make-up tracking is manual

    Basic credit tracking doesn't help you find an actual reschedule slot. LessonLoop matches availability automatically.

    Switching is easy — export from My Music Staff, import into LessonLoop. Our team can help with the transition.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Common questions about switching from My Music Staff to LessonLoop.

    Can I import my data from My Music Staff?
    Yes. You can export your student and lesson data from My Music Staff and import it into LessonLoop via CSV. Our team can help with migration.
    Is LessonLoop more expensive than My Music Staff?
    LessonLoop's Teacher plan starts at a comparable price point with more features included. Check our pricing page for current rates.
    Does LessonLoop have a website builder like My Music Staff?
    A website builder is on our roadmap. In the meantime, LessonLoop offers a public booking page you can embed on your existing website.
    Will I lose any features by switching?
    LessonLoop covers all core features (scheduling, billing, parent portal) and adds AI, make-up matching, payment plans, and UK-native billing.
    Is there a free trial?
    Yes — 30 days, no credit card required. You can explore every feature before committing.

    Ready to switch from My Music Staff? Try LessonLoop free for 30 days.

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