Automating Tuition Payments
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Diana R., California
Hi there SM Teachers,
What platforms do you recommend for automating piano tuition payments? Iām considering setting up recurring monthly billing for my studio and would love to hear what systems other teachers use.
Amy L., California
I use SquareUp. I know some folks that use Fons.
Ian B., Pennsylvania
Amy L. Do you just mean Square? Do you use it just for payments and invoicing or do you also website and other business management?
Amy L., California
Ian B. Yes it’s commonly referred to as Square but the website is SquareUp.com. I use it only for payments/invoicing but there’s a way it functions as a de facto student database. I do not use the calendar or any other of its functions.
Brenda D., Colorado
I love FONS.
Rochelle G., Idaho
Diana R. I use Fons as well:) so another vote!
Jeanine Z., Maryland
I dont have a system, but those who use zelle, they have it set up automatically to send to me by the end of the month. The others just use Venmo.
Lauren C., Australia
I use stripe
Leeanne I., Australia
Stripe
Laurie Richards, Nebraska
I also have a Stripe account. I set them up as subscriptions so nobody has do to anything once it’s set up. It collects payment automatically.
Amy G., Kentucky
I use PayPal, but I have to pay fees… but I have used it for years.
Tim K., Australia
Stripe
Megan R., Arizona
I use Fons for scheduling and payments. Customer service is great š
Original discussion started March 11 , 2026