What is Music Monitor?
Music Monitor is a comprehensive, user-friendly database system, designed specifically to handle the administrative needs of music departments in schools.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
IS IT EASY TO USE?
Yes! Music Monitor is easily navigated and the on-screen ‘Help’ buttons provide instant answers and explanations. Music Monitor also comes with access to our comprehensive online video and document library.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Several different license options are available. DOWNLOAD 2020 PRICE LIST
WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
Australian based, personalised one to one support with experienced staff at the end of the phone line. All users have access to our extensive online video and document library.
Support can be purchased in 5 or 10 hr packages, or paid for as needed. (Five hours support is included in the purchase price.) Time can be 'spent' on training, remote support sessions, customisations, consultations, email responses and phone help. For training conducted on-site, an additional call-out fee is charged.
Workshops are offered throughout the year for users to meet with others and receive help, advice. DOWNLOAD 2020 SUPPORT PACKAGES
WHAT ABOUT UPGRADES?
Annual license holders receive a free assisted Music Monitor upgrade (we do the upgrade for you) every year.
The annual Exam Codes/Fees update is made available every year. It is included in the Annual licence cost. Other license holders can purchase for approximately $50 + GST.
DOES IT REQUIRE ANY SOFTWARE TO RUN?
Music Monitor requires Filemaker Server & Filemaker Pro software to be installed on each computer. All software is included in the purchase price. Releases of new Claris software
WILL IT INTERFACE WITH OUR SCHOOL DATABASE?
Most Music Monitor users import students’ personal details from a spreadsheet generated by their school database. This is then updated as required. Data from Music Monitor can be sent back to the school database via Excel spreadsheets, tab-separated or comma-separated text files, and a range of other options. It is usually possible to create a direct link between the school system and Music Monitor, so that every time Music Monitor is opened, the student details are automatically updated.
WHERE IS OUR DATA STORED?
At Music Monitor, we believe it's important that your data is YOURS. Your data is stored on site at your premises, on YOUR computer or server.
WHAT ABOUT IPADS?
The FileMaker Go app can be downloaded free to iPads and iPhones allowing teachers to log in and mark ensemble rolls, class rolls, and lesson attendance on the iPad-friendly roll-marking screens. Login accounts with limited access privileges can be created for your teachers to use the system in this way.
OUR NEEDS ARE FAIRLY UNIQUE. IS IT CUSTOMISABLE?
Yes. Most of the improvements made to Music Monitor over the years have been in direct response to requests by schools. Discuss your needs with the developer and it may be possible to incorporate your preferences.
CAN I HAVE A LOOK AT IT FIRST?
Yes! Please email alison@musicmonitor.com.au to book an obligation-free demonstration.
SAMPLE DOWNLOADS
MUSIC MONITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS DOWNLOAD
SAMPLE PRINTOUTS DOWNLOAD
WHAT DOES IT DO?
- It comprehensively records details of music students’ tuition, ensemble involvement, instrument hire, music exams, camps and excursions, performances and awards.
- It keeps all your data in one place. You can keep accurate, up-to-date records; create reports, rolls, invoices, spreadsheets & charts; and perform complex searches with a few simple key-strokes.
- It makes billing easy. 'Send' all your tuition enrolments, instrument hire details, ensemble/class enrolments, exam fees, accompanist fees, scholarships and discounts over to the Accounts file. Add any miscellaneous charges, and then with a couple of clicks produce invoices (which can be emailed) OR produce an Excel spreadsheet to give to your Accounts Department to upload.
- It allows you to easily communicate. Users can send emails and sms directly from Music Monitor to individuals or groups (students, parents, teachers, and/or other contacts).
- It keeps track of your resources, equipment, instruments, music books and locker availability enabling you to manage your assets and budget.
- It records student attendance at lessons, ensembles and classes, enabling you to print attendance reports and charts. The calendar and room booking management system links regular bookings in tuition and ensembles with the calendar, contacts and the rooms themselves.
- It quickly and easily calculates sessional teachers' pays based on lessons given and ensemble/class work. Print comprehensive pay advice slips and send an Excel summary to your pay office.
- Perform searches to find out everyday things such as:
- Who learns from a particular teacher?
- What time is a student’s lesson?
- How many students are participating in ensembles?
- Which students are entering exams this year?
- Do we have a particular piece of music?
- Who belongs to this instrument we found in the corridor?
- Have we received everything we ordered in this parcel of music?
IS IT EASY TO USE?
Yes! Music Monitor is easily navigated and the on-screen ‘Help’ buttons provide instant answers and explanations. Music Monitor also comes with access to our comprehensive online video and document library.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Several different license options are available. DOWNLOAD 2020 PRICE LIST
WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
Australian based, personalised one to one support with experienced staff at the end of the phone line. All users have access to our extensive online video and document library.
Support can be purchased in 5 or 10 hr packages, or paid for as needed. (Five hours support is included in the purchase price.) Time can be 'spent' on training, remote support sessions, customisations, consultations, email responses and phone help. For training conducted on-site, an additional call-out fee is charged.
Workshops are offered throughout the year for users to meet with others and receive help, advice. DOWNLOAD 2020 SUPPORT PACKAGES
WHAT ABOUT UPGRADES?
Annual license holders receive a free assisted Music Monitor upgrade (we do the upgrade for you) every year.
The annual Exam Codes/Fees update is made available every year. It is included in the Annual licence cost. Other license holders can purchase for approximately $50 + GST.
DOES IT REQUIRE ANY SOFTWARE TO RUN?
Music Monitor requires Filemaker Server & Filemaker Pro software to be installed on each computer. All software is included in the purchase price. Releases of new Claris software
WILL IT INTERFACE WITH OUR SCHOOL DATABASE?
Most Music Monitor users import students’ personal details from a spreadsheet generated by their school database. This is then updated as required. Data from Music Monitor can be sent back to the school database via Excel spreadsheets, tab-separated or comma-separated text files, and a range of other options. It is usually possible to create a direct link between the school system and Music Monitor, so that every time Music Monitor is opened, the student details are automatically updated.
WHERE IS OUR DATA STORED?
At Music Monitor, we believe it's important that your data is YOURS. Your data is stored on site at your premises, on YOUR computer or server.
WHAT ABOUT IPADS?
The FileMaker Go app can be downloaded free to iPads and iPhones allowing teachers to log in and mark ensemble rolls, class rolls, and lesson attendance on the iPad-friendly roll-marking screens. Login accounts with limited access privileges can be created for your teachers to use the system in this way.
OUR NEEDS ARE FAIRLY UNIQUE. IS IT CUSTOMISABLE?
Yes. Most of the improvements made to Music Monitor over the years have been in direct response to requests by schools. Discuss your needs with the developer and it may be possible to incorporate your preferences.
CAN I HAVE A LOOK AT IT FIRST?
Yes! Please email alison@musicmonitor.com.au to book an obligation-free demonstration.
SAMPLE DOWNLOADS
MUSIC MONITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS DOWNLOAD
SAMPLE PRINTOUTS DOWNLOAD
