Members’ Discount Available on Music Education Toolkit ‘Music Tutor’s Hero’

‘Music Tutor’s Hero’ aims to help self-employed music teachers deliver interactive lessons for pupils and parents whilst enhancing their teaching business.

Published: 28 March 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:29 PM

It has been launched by Neil Cooper, Musicians’ Union (MU) member and drummer from alternative rock band ‘Therapy?’.

Music Tutor's Hero is an online digital toolkit for the modern independent music tutor. The PC, tablet and mobile friendly software is designed as the ideal online Personal Organiser for music teachers in homes, schools, teaching studios or music shops.

The website takes care of all pupil and music lesson management, sending automatic lesson reminders and storing lesson notes, media and invoices securely online.

Music Tutor’s Hero is ideal for tutors, pupils and parents, enabling them to securely access all lesson information from anywhere at any time on any device.

Join free today or upgrade to a subscription plan for more features and storage. MU members can claim 15% off the subscription plan, find the discount code on the members’ discount page.

For further information please contact enquiries@musictutorshero.co.uk

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