Let us handle your calls 24/7 so you can focus on teaching, booking lessons, and growing your music studio.
How it works
Sign up, tell us about your music teaching business, and let Upfirst professionally handle every call.
Let us know your lesson times, your preferred way to handle new student inquiries, and any specific instructions for your studio. We’ll make sure every call is managed just the way you want.
Whether it’s a prospective student, a parent with a scheduling question, or a last-minute cancellation, your callers always reach a friendly and knowledgeable voice. No more missed opportunities.
After each call, you’ll get a clear summary sent right to your phone or email. See who called, what they needed, and follow up whenever you’re ready, so you can focus on teaching, not chasing messages.
24/7 answering service for music teachers
As a music teacher, you can't answer every single call. Realistically, no one can. Still, any missed call could mean a missed lesson, a lost student, or a scheduling headache for your music teaching business.
That’s why music teachers and studio owners trust our answering service to keep their schedules full and their students happy:
See how our call handling service helps small businesses answer calls every day.
Whether you’re in the middle of a lesson, rehearsing, or performing, our music teacher answering service ensures every caller gets the answers they need. You’ll never lose out on new students or concerned parents simply because you were busy teaching.
Employing an in-house receptionist or traditional virtual receptionist services is an expense that's out of budget for many small businesses. Upfirst gives you the professional support you need, at a price designed for small businesses, so you can manage more inquiries without blowing your budget.
Your passion and expertise belong in the classroom or studio, not tied to your phone. Let us handle routine questions, scheduling, and message taking so you can focus on delivering outstanding lessons and nurturing your students’ musical growth. Plus, our spam blocking service helps filter out unnecessary noise.
No two music teachers or studios are alike. Whether you need help with lesson booking, payment inquiries, or providing important information to parents, our service is customizable to fit your exact workflow and preferences.
You don’t need to be a tech whiz to use Upfirst. Sign up in minutes, add instructions for how you want your calls handled, and we’ll take care of the rest. If you need help along the way, our friendly support team is always ready to assist.
Get affordable, professional call handling designed for small businesses and busy business owners.
Never miss a new student or lesson request, even after hours or during classes.
Review every conversation with instant recaps and recordings, so you’re always prepared.
Book trial lessons, regular sessions, and recitals directly to your Google or Microsoft calendar.
Keep your line clear by filtering out telemarketers and robocalls automatically.
Offer bilingual call handling and answer common questions about rates, policies, and materials.
Get detailed call summaries and texts sent instantly, so you can follow up between lessons.
Set up custom call forwarding rules. Direct urgent calls to the right teacher or admin.
Sync student info with your scheduling or invoicing software for easy follow-up and billing with Zapier.
Virtual receptionist for music teachers
Our automated answering service takes less than a day to set up.
Create your free Upfirst account. Customize your AI's greeting, choose its voice, and add the basics about your business.
Fill in lesson types, rates, policies, and frequently asked questions, like how to book a trial lesson, reschedule, or what instruments you teach. Set up custom flows and instructions for student inquiries, parent calls, or new student sign-ups.
Make test calls to your AI phone assistant and see how your AI responds to different questions. Adjust your Knowledge Base until every answer sounds just right for your studio.
When you’re happy with how it works, forward your calls to Upfirst. Your AI phone answering service will answer questions, book lessons, and capture new student leads, so you can focus on making music, not managing the phone.
Whether you need to pass contact info to My Music Staff or send appointment updates to Google Calendar, our Zapier integrations easily passes the data you need.
Have a question about our answering service that isn't answered here? Get in touch with our team.
How much does a music teacher answering service cost?
Pricing for our music teacher answering service is simple and flexible so you only pay for what you need. There is no setup fee, no contract, and every plan comes with a 14-day free trial. Our plans start at $24.95 per month for 30 calls, $59.95 per month for 90 calls, $159.95 per month for 300 calls, and $299 per month for 600 calls. You can see more details about our pricing here.
Can I keep my current phone number?
Yes, you can keep the phone number you already use for your studio. You simply forward your existing number to Upfirst so callers reach your music teacher answering service without any changes to your branding.
Can Upfirst integrate with My Music Staff and other CRMs?
Upfirst can connect to My Music Staff and many other CRMs so your caller details, inquiries, and lesson leads sync automatically when you integrate with Zapier.
Can Upfirst schedule appointments or lessons for me?
Yes. Upfirst can schedule lessons and consultations by connecting directly to Google Calendar or Outlook. It can also send callers a link to your booking page or collect their availability so you can follow up later if you prefer to confirm the lesson yourself.
How does Upfirst manage spam or unwanted calls?
Spam calls are filtered out automatically. You are never charged for spam calls, quick hang ups, or calls that last less than 15 seconds.
Does Upfirst support multiple languages?
Yes. Upfirst can speak and understand more than 30 languages. It can switch languages automatically based on the caller and can translate call transcripts into your preferred language.
Can Upfirst answer common questions about my music lessons?
Absolutely. You can create a list of FAQs about your studio, lesson formats, age requirements, cancellations, and more. Upfirst uses this information to give callers clear and helpful answers.
Never miss a call from a student or parent again. Let our virtual receptionists handle your scheduling and inquiries, so you can focus on teaching. Start your trial today!
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