Nurture Creative Talent & Build Lasting Student RelationshipsโAll on WhatsApp
From first trial class to stage performance - automate class reminders, practice encouragement, recital notifications, and parent updates. Keep students engaged in their creative journey.
Automated follow-ups convert more trials into paying students
55%
More home practice
Practice reminders increase student engagement and skill development
10+ hrs
Saved per week
Automate inquiries, reminders, fee collection, and parent updates
45%
Lower student churn
Progress reports and engagement keep families invested long-term
The Problem
Challenges Music & Arts Schools Face
Trial Students Never Come Back
Parents say "we'll think about it" after the trial class, and you never hear back. No systematic follow-up process to convert trials into enrollments.
Students Don't Practice at Home
They attend class once a week but never practice between sessions. Progress is slow, parents question the ROI, and students lose interest.
Students Drop After Initial Months
Excitement fades when progress seems slow. Parents don't see tangible "results" and pull children out before they reach the rewarding stage of learning.
Recital/Performance Chaos
Annual recital involves rehearsals, costume coordination, timing slots - and parents still show up confused. Communication gets lost in endless group chats.
Same Questions All Day
"Which instrument for my 6-year-old?" "What's the fee?" "Weekend classes available?" Staff spends hours answering repetitive inquiries instead of teaching.
Fee Payment Delays
Monthly fees are forgotten. Parents delay 2-3 months. Awkward conversations about money affect the student-teacher relationship and cash flow.
Solutions
10 Ways WhatsApp Automation Grows Your Music & Arts School
Convert more trials, keep students practicing, and build parent engagement
1
Course Inquiry Auto-Response
RuleStarter+ $29
When parents inquire, instantly send program details, age groups, fee structure, and how to book a trial class.
Hi, I want to know about piano classes for my daughter
Hi! Welcome to Harmony Music Academy! ๐ต
We nurture musical talent in children and adults through expert instruction.
OUR PROGRAMS:
๐น Piano / Keyboard
๐ธ Guitar (Acoustic & Electric)
๐ค Vocals / Singing
๐ฅ Drums & Percussion
๐ป Violin
๐จ Art & Painting
AGE GROUPS:
๐ถ Little Stars (4-6 years)
๐ง Juniors (7-12 years)
๐ง Teens (13-17 years)
๐จ Adults (18+)
For Piano classes:
๐ Foundation: $200.000 ARS/month (group)
๐ One-on-one: $320.000 ARS/month
โฐ Weekend & weekday batches available
Book a FREE trial class!
Just now
TRIGGER: Any new message
ACTION: Send academy info with programs & age groups
THEN: Tag contact as "New Inquiry"
THEN: Notify coordinator for personalized follow-up
How it works: Immediate response captures parent interest while it's hot. Clear age groups help them identify the right fit. FREE trial class offer is a strong call-to-action. Coordinator gets notified for personal touch.
Workflow tip: Include photos of your academy, instruments, and happy students in the welcome message to build visual appeal.
2
Program-Specific Details
RuleStarter+ $29
When someone asks about a specific instrument or art form, send detailed curriculum, levels, batch timings, and certification info.
Tell me more about guitar classes
GUITAR PROGRAM ๐ธ
CURRICULUM (ABRSM aligned):
๐ Foundation (6 months)
- Finger positioning, basic chords
- Simple melodies
- For complete beginners
๐ Level 1-3 (1 year each)
- Reading tabs, chord progressions
- Popular songs & classical pieces
- Exam certification available
๐ Level 4-6 (Advanced)
- Complex compositions, music theory
- Performance techniques
CLASS FORMAT:
๐ฏ One-on-one: 45 min/week - ยฃ360/month
๐ฅ Group (max 4): 60 min/week - $240.000 ARS/month
BATCHES:
๐ Morning: 9 AM - 12 PM
๐ Evening: 4 PM - 8 PM
๐ Weekend: All day
Just now
TRIGGER: Message contains "piano" or "keyboard"
ACTION: Send piano program details
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TRIGGER: Message contains "guitar"
ACTION: Send guitar program details
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TRIGGER: Message contains "vocals" or "singing"
ACTION: Send vocals program details
How it works: Curriculum details show structured learning path. Exam certification appeals to results-oriented parents. Multiple formats (one-on-one vs group) cater to different budgets and learning styles.
Workflow tip: Create separate auto-replies for each instrument/art form to provide hyper-relevant information.
3
Trial Class Booking Journey
JourneyStarter+ $29
Guide parents through booking a trial - collect student name, age, prior experience, and preferred timing interactively.
TRIAL GUITAR 8
Great! Let's book a Guitar trial for your 8-year-old! ๐ธ
Please share:
1. Student's name
2. Any prior music experience?
Example: "Nicolรกs, complete beginner"
Valentina, she tried online classes for 2 months
Perfect! Valentina has some foundation - that's wonderful! ๐ธ
Available trial slots:
๐ Saturday, Jan 20 - 10 AM
๐ Sunday, Jan 21 - 11 AM
๐ Wednesday, Jan 24 - 5 PM
Which works for Valentina?
Trial includes (30 min):
โข Guitar basics & finger exercises
โข Playing a simple riff
โข Assessment by expert teacher
Parents welcome to observe! ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง
Just now
JOURNEY: Trial Class Booking
TRIGGER: Message contains "TRIAL"
STEP 1: Ask for student name & experience
STEP 2: Show available slots
STEP 3: Confirm booking details
STEP 4: Send calendar invite + location
STEP 5: Set reminder for day before trial
How it works: Conversational flow collects key information naturally. Prior experience helps teacher prepare appropriate trial content. Parent observation invitation builds trust. Clear trial agenda sets expectations.
Workflow tip: Include a fun fact about the instrument to build excitement for kids reading over parent's shoulder.
4
Class Schedule Reminder System
SequenceStarter+ $29
Send reminders before each class with what to bring, what will be covered, and teacher's name. Reduce no-shows.
Hi! Reminder: Valentina's Guitar Class tomorrow! ๐ธ
๐ Date: Saturday, Jan 27
โฐ Time: 10:00 AM
๐ Academy Room 2
๐จโ๐ซ Teacher: Ms. Anjali
THIS WEEK WE'LL LEARN:
๐ธ G chord mastery
๐ธ Strumming pattern for "Tum Hi Ho"
๐ธ Practice assignment for next week
PLEASE BRING:
โ Guitar (or use academy guitar)
โ Practice notebook
โ Water bottle
See you tomorrow! ๐ต
Day before class
SEQUENCE: Class Reminders
DAY -1: Send class reminder with schedule
3 HOURS BEFORE: Send "class today" reminder
IF NO-SHOW: Send makeup class offer
AFTER CLASS: Share assignment for next week
How it works: Advance notice reduces no-shows by 60%. Clear agenda helps students mentally prepare. Reschedule option shows flexibility. Teacher name builds personal connection.
Workflow tip: Include a music tip or motivational quote in each reminder to add value beyond logistics.
5
Practice Reminder & Assignment Distribution
SequenceStarter+ $29
Send mid-week practice reminders with specific exercises, practice tips, and progress milestones to encourage home practice.
๐ธ PRACTICE REMINDER!
Hi! Hope Valentina has been practicing this week! ๐
THIS WEEK'S GOALS:
โ G chord - 10 clean transitions
โ D-G-C chord progression - 5 min daily
โ Strumming (down-down-up pattern)
PRACTICE TIP:
"15 min daily is better than 2 hours once. Muscle memory needs consistency!"
- Ms. Anjali
MOTIIVAION:
By next class, Valentina can play the intro to "Tum Hi Ho"! That's her first Bollywood song! ๐ต
Send us a practice video - we'd love to see! ๐น
Mid-week
SEQUENCE: Practice Reminders
DAY +3: Send practice reminder with goals
DAY +5: Send practice tip & motivation
WEEKLY: Share tutorial video link
ON VIDEO UPLOAD: Teacher sends personalized feedback
How it works: Specific practice goals give direction to parents and students. Time-based tips are actionable. Progress milestone (first song) creates anticipation. Video request increases accountability.
Workflow tip: Tag students who send practice videos as "engaged" - they're less likely to drop out.
6
Fee Payment Reminder Sequence
SequenceStarter+ $29
Automate fee reminders before due dates and follow up professionally on overdue payments without awkward conversations.
Hi! Friendly reminder about Valentina's fee payment ๐ต
FEE DETAILS:
๐ Due date: Jan 31
๐ฐ Amount: $240.000 ARS
๐ For: February Guitar classes
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
๐ Online: [Payment Link]
๐ณ Mercado Pago: harmony@upi
๐ฆ Bank: [Details]
๐ต Cash at academy
Already paid? Share receipt! ๐
- Harmony Music Academy
5 days before due
SEQUENCE: Fee Reminders
DAY -5: Gentle reminder with payment link
DAY 0: Due date reminder
DAY +3: Overdue notice (polite)
DAY +7: Final reminder with payment plan offer
EXIT: When payment received (tag "paid")
How it works: Automated reminders remove awkwardness from student-teacher relationship. Multiple payment options reduce friction. Payment plan offer shows understanding. Professional tone maintains goodwill.
Workflow tip: Include Mercado Pago ID in every reminder for one-tap payment. Make paying easier than ignoring.
7
Performance/Recital Invitation
JourneyStarter+ $29
Manage annual recitals with performance schedules, rehearsal reminders, costume details, and guest pass coordination.
๐ญ ANNUAL RECITAL 2025!
Exciting news! Valentina has been selected to perform! ๐
EVENT DETAILS:
๐ Date: March 15 (Sunday)
๐ Venue: Town Hall Auditorium
โฐ Valentina's slot: 3:30 PM
PRIYA WILL PERFORM:
๐ธ "Tum Hi Ho" (acoustic guitar)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
โข March 8: Dress rehearsal at academy
โข March 14: Final rehearsal at venue
COSTUME:
White shirt + black pants
(We'll provide academy badge)
How many guest passes do you need?
โฐ Select Number of Passes
๐ซ 1 guest pass
๐ซ 2 guest passes
๐ซ 3 guest passes
๐ซ 4 guest passes
๐ซ 5 guest passes (max)
3 weeks before
JOURNEY: Recital Management
TRIGGER: Tag "recital-participant"
WEEK -3: Send invitation & details
WEEK -1: Send rehearsal reminder
DAY -1: Send final checklist & costume reminder
DAY 0: Send good luck message
DAY +2: Share performance video + review request
How it works: All event details in one place reduce parent confusion. Costume requirements prevent last-minute panic. Guest pass coordination is organized. Emotional messaging builds excitement and pride.
Workflow tip: Record all performances and share videos - these become powerful marketing content for social proof.
8
Progress Report & Student Achievements
CampaignStarter+ $29
Send monthly progress reports showing skills learned, areas of improvement, and next milestones to keep parents engaged.
๐ MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
Valentina's Guitar progress for January:
CLASSES: 4/4 attended โ
SKILLS LEARNED:
๐ธ C, G, D, E minor chords
๐ธ Strumming patterns (3 types)
๐ธ "Tum Hi Ho" - complete song!
STRENGTHS:
โญ Excellent rhythm sense
โญ Quick chord transitions
โญ Practices regularly
AREAS TO WORK ON:
๐ D chord finger positioning
๐ Strumming speed consistency
FEBRUARY GOALS:
๐ฏ Learn fingerpicking technique
๐ฏ Master F chord (the tough one!)
๐ฏ Second complete song
TEACHER'S NOTE:
"Valentina is progressing wonderfully! Ready for March recital!" - Ms. Anjali
Questions? Reply anytime! ๐ต
Monthly
CAMPAIGN: Monthly Progress Reports
TARGET: All active students
SEND: Last day of each month
PERSONALIZE: Student name, skills, teacher feedback
FOLLOW-UP: Encourage questions & feedback
How it works: Parents see concrete ROI on their investment. Skills learned validate progress. Areas to improve guide home support. Future goals create anticipation. This dramatically reduces drop-outs.
Workflow tip: Include photos of the student during class to make reports more personal and shareable.
9
Makeup Class Scheduling
RuleStarter+ $29
When students miss a class, automatically offer makeup class slots to maintain learning continuity and show you care.
Valentina can't come tomorrow, she's not well
Oh no! Hope Valentina feels better soon! ๐
No worries about missing class - we offer makeup classes!
AVAILABLE MAKEUP SLOTS:
๐ Wednesday, Feb 7 - 5 PM
๐ Saturday, Feb 10 - 11 AM
๐ Sunday, Feb 11 - 4 PM
Which works for Valentina?
Teacher will cover the same material so she stays on track with the batch! ๐ธ
Get well soon, Valentina! ๐
Just now
TRIGGER: Parent mentions "can't come" or "absent" or "sick"
ACTION: Send get-well message + makeup class slots
THEN: Tag "needs-makeup-class"
THEN: Wait for slot selection
THEN: Confirm makeup class booking
How it works: Proactive makeup class offer shows you value their investment. Multiple slots show flexibility. Reassurance about staying on track reduces parent anxiety. This builds loyalty and prevents drop-outs.
Workflow tip: Limit makeup classes to 1-2 per term to prevent abuse while showing genuine care.
10
Exam/Certification Updates
SequenceStarter+ $29
For students appearing for music grade exams (Trinity, ABRSM) or art competitions, send preparation updates and results.
๐ EXAM PREPARATION UPDATE
Hi! Valentina's Trinity Grade 2 Guitar exam preparation:
EXAM DATE: March 30, 2025
WEEKS REMAINING: 6 weeks
PREPARATION STATUS:
โ Scales: Mastered
โ Piece 1: Ready
๐ก Piece 2: Needs polish
โณ Piece 3: In progress
โ Music theory: On track
PRACTICE PLAN:
๐ Week 1-2: Perfect all 3 pieces
๐ Week 3-4: Mock exam sessions
๐ Week 5-6: Confidence building
MOCK EXAM:
๐ March 15 at academy
Ms. Anjali will conduct
Valentina is on track for Merit grade! ๐
Keep up the practice! ๐ต
How it works: Regular updates show structured preparation. Mock exam reduces anxiety. Specific feedback on each piece guides practice. Certification creates tangible achievement that parents value - strong retention driver.
Workflow tip: Share exam results immediately with celebration for pass/merit/distinction. Certificate photos become great marketing content.
CRM
Your pipeline, pre-configured
Track students from inquiry to certification. See who's practicing, who needs encouragement, and who's ready for recitals.
New Inquiry
Parent interested
Trial Booked
Trial scheduled
Trial Done
Attended trial
Enrolled
Active student
Performer
Recital-ready
Certified
Exam passed
CRM Lite add-on: +$10/mo on Pro plan, included in Business
Ideal for music and arts schools with 50-200 students. Includes practice reminders, progress reports, recital management, and exam preparation workflows.