MyConcertos — The Platform That Connects Families, Teachers, and Orchestras ============================================================================ Founded March 2026 · Detroit, Michigan · myconcertos.com A concerto is a solo performer backed by a full orchestra. MyConcertos is the platform that connects everyone in a young musician's world — families, private teachers, and youth orchestras — and makes their data work together automatically. One record. Built by all three together. Nobody does double entry. The portfolio builds itself. THE PROBLEM ----------- Music education is fragmented. Families keep achievements in shoeboxes and phone photos. Private teachers run studios on text messages and spreadsheets. Youth orchestras operate on paper forms and Facebook posts. Nobody has connected these three worlds — until now. - 100+ awards per serious student — certificates in a folder somewhere - 50+ concerts before college — programs thrown in the recycling - ~0 youth orchestras with real software — all running on paper - Weeks to build a conservatory CV by hand — with MyConcertos: minutes HOW IT WORKS ------------ One record. Three ways it gets built. THE FAMILY: You log awards, upload photos, track instruments and expenses. Your child's Public Stage becomes a living portfolio they're proud to share. When it's time to apply anywhere, the AI generates a polished CV and bio in seconds. THE TEACHER: Your private teacher runs their studio on MyConcertos — scheduling, billing, lesson notes, repertoire. Every lesson note they write flows directly into your child's portfolio. Nothing gets lost between the lesson and the car ride home. THE ORCHESTRA: When your youth orchestra logs a concert, every student's portfolio updates automatically. The program, the date, the repertoire — it's there. The director does it once. Eighty families benefit instantly. THE DATA FLYWHEEL ----------------- One action by any participant cascades through the entire platform. Orchestra logs concert (1 entry) → 80 portfolios update → Families notified Tutor logs a lesson (notes, repertoire) → Student portfolio updates → Parents see progress Zero double entry. Teachers, tutors, orchestras, and families — one action feeds every record. ============================================================================ THREE PRODUCTS — ONE CONNECTED PLATFORM ============================================================================ Each product works standalone. Together, they're something no one has built before. PHASE 1: MYCONCERTOS FAMILY (In Active Development) ---------------------------------------------------- The permanent record of a musician's journey. Starts at the first lesson. Ready for Juilliard 12 years later. STUDENT PROFILES & DASHBOARD - Create profiles for every child in the family - Dashboard with quick stats: awards, performances, repertoire, practice - Student photos, bios, and instrument lists - Age tracking and multi-student support under one family account - Student logins — kids get their own age-appropriate view AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS - Log competition awards with title, competition name, date, and placement - Award levels: Local, Regional, State, National, International - Upload certificates, photos, and media for each award - Adjudicator notes and feedback storage - Full award history builds the portfolio automatically PERFORMANCE HISTORY - Document concerts, recitals, masterclasses, competitions, and more - Ensemble types: Solo, Chamber, Orchestra, Recital, Masterclass, Competition, Busking - Venue, city, state, date, and student role tracking - YouTube video links for recorded performances - Program document uploads - Personal performance ratings and reflection notes - Performance photos and media gallery PRACTICE TRACKING & ANALYTICS - Log daily practice sessions with instrument, duration, and focus areas - Quality rating system for self-assessment - Practice calendar showing consistency over time - Weekly and monthly statistics with comparisons - Streak tracking for motivation - Focus area analytics (scales, etudes, repertoire, sight-reading, etc.) - Practice overview dashboard for parents across all students - Live practice timer mode REPERTOIRE MANAGEMENT - Track every piece a student is learning or has learned - Title, composer, arranger, and difficulty level - Date started and date completed/ready - Mark if performed publicly - Link to sheet music, books, and lyrics in the library - Associate pieces with lessons and performances INSTRUMENT PROFILES & MAINTENANCE - Catalog every instrument in the family - Details: name, type, maker, year, serial number - Appraisal value tracking for insurance purposes - Insurance information storage - Instrument photos - Maintenance logging: repairs, rehairs, adjustments with dates, providers, and costs - Historical maintenance timeline MUSIC LIBRARY - Music Books: catalog physical and digital books with ISBN scanning - Cover images, author, publisher, category, difficulty, instrument - Location tracking ("Den," "Music Room") - Lending tracking - Sheet Music: digital sheet music collection with file uploads - IMSLP (International Music Score Library Project) integration - Link to repertoire pieces - Lyrics & Libretto: song lyrics with multiple language translations TEACHER & LESSON MANAGEMENT - Track all teacher relationships with start dates - Teacher contact info, specialty, bio, studio location - Lesson history from each teacher - View lesson notes, homework assignments, and ratings - Teacher-family messaging ENSEMBLE & REHEARSAL TRACKING - Track membership in orchestras, chamber groups, bands, choirs - Season management with start/end dates and rehearsal schedules - Rehearsal attendance tracking (Present, Absent, Excused) - Recurrence patterns (e.g., "Tuesday, Thursday") EXPENSE TRACKING - Track all music-related spending per student - Categories: Lessons, Competition Fees, Travel, Instrument Purchase, Instrument Repair, Accessories, Sheet Music, Summer Program, Other - Per-student and per-category breakdowns - Vendor tracking and grand totals FAMILY GALLERY - Central media vault across all students - Photos, videos, audio, documents, certificates, programs - Media linked to awards, performances, and instruments for context PUBLIC STAGE — SHAREABLE PORTFOLIO - Each student gets a unique public URL (e.g., myconcertos.com/stage/emma-v) - Living portfolio showcasing awards, performances, repertoire, and practice stats - Privacy controls: - Show last name initial only ("Emma V." instead of full name) - Hide avatar, media, age, YouTube links, or program documents - PIN protection for the entire stage - Enable/disable individual sections - Public visitor reviews with moderation (Pending, Approved, Rejected) AI-GENERATED CV & BIO - One-click PDF generation of a complete musical resume - Organized by awards (sorted by prestige level), performances, teachers, repertoire - Professional formatting suitable for conservatory applications - AI-generated bio section FAMILY BILLING - View invoices from all connected teachers - Invoice status tracking (Draft, Sent, Paid, Overdue, Cancelled) - Payment history DEVELOPER API - Generate API keys from your profile - REST API access to your own data: students, awards, performances, practice stats, repertoire, ensembles, and recitals - Build personal music websites, widgets, or integrations - Scoped access controls and key expiration PHASE 2: MYCONCERTOS STUDIO (Coming 2026) ------------------------------------------ The complete studio management platform for private music teachers. Scheduling, billing, lesson notes — all connected to student portfolios. STUDIO MANAGEMENT - Teacher onboarding and profile setup - Studio roster with all students across families - Multiple teaching locations with addresses and contact info - Studio settings: rates, cancellation policy, payment instructions - Accepting new students flag - Wait list management with prospect tracking and status workflow LESSON SCHEDULING & TRACKING - Recurring lesson schedules (Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly) - Day, time, duration, and location per schedule - Per-lesson rate tracking - Lesson logging with date, duration, notes, and homework - Lesson status: Scheduled, Completed, Cancelled, No-Show, Makeup - Teacher assessment rating per lesson LESSON PLANNING - Private teacher-only lesson plans per student - Goals (what we're working toward) - Current Focus (what we're doing now) - Next Up (what's coming after) - Version history of lesson plans STUDIO RECITALS - Plan and manage studio recitals and performances - Student performers with piece selections and performance order - Recital details: title, date, time, venue, description BILLING & INVOICING - Three billing modes: Manual, Per-Lesson, Monthly auto-generation - Invoice creation with line items from lessons - Adjustments for discounts or extras - Invoice statuses: Draft, Sent, Paid, Overdue, Cancelled - Payment tracking with method recording (Cash, Venmo, Check, Zelle) - Tax-ready income reports FAMILY COMMUNICATION - Direct teacher-family messaging per student - Message history with read/unread status - View student practice data between lessons (read-only) PORTFOLIO INTEGRATION - Every lesson note auto-feeds the student's family portfolio - Repertoire assignments sync to student records - Studio recitals automatically update performer portfolios PHASE 3: MYCONCERTOS ORCHESTRA (Coming 2027) --------------------------------------------- Full operations for youth orchestras. Replaces every spreadsheet, printout form, and Facebook post. - Online auditions and scheduling - Roster, section, and chair placement - Seating charts and stage plots - Season management with enrollment and re-auditions - Staff and conductor management - Rehearsal and concert scheduling - Digital program builder auto-generated from roster and repertoire - Music library and parts management — track who has what - Dues collection and payment plans - Scholarship applications, awards, and fund tracking - Grant tracking and auto-generated impact reports - Fundraising campaigns, galas, and donation tracking - Ticket sales with QR door scanning - Merchandise and spirit wear storefront - Volunteer coordination - Board meetings, minutes, and document vault - Parent portal — schedule, dues, attendance in one place - Blast communications by section - Public website auto-generated from organization data - Custom domain support - Concerts auto-feed every student's portfolio ============================================================================ NOME — AI MUSIC COMPANION ============================================================================ Nome is a friendly metronome character who lives in the app as the student's AI music companion. Nome is powered by a self-hosted large language model with safety guardrails designed specifically for young musicians. WHAT NOME CAN DO - Practice coaching: technique tips, warm-up exercises, how to tackle difficult passages - Music theory: explain concepts at the student's level - Music history: composer biographies, performer stories, fun facts - Instrument care: maintenance tips and best practices - Performance support: stage fright advice, preparation strategies - Encouragement: daily motivational messages personalized to each student - Practice reviews: weekly AI-generated analysis of practice patterns with personalized feedback SAFETY - Cannot be jailbroken into other personas - Stays music-focused at all times - Age-appropriate for young musicians - Escalates serious topics to adults - Crisis hotline referrals built in NOME FEATURES - Live chat during practice sessions - Daily motivational messages on the student dashboard - Weekly practice review summaries for parents - Parent tips on the family dashboard ============================================================================ USER ROLES ============================================================================ PARENT - Family account holder - Manages all students in the household - Full control over student profiles, privacy settings, and data - Views invoices from teachers - Tracks expenses across all students - Moderates public Stage reviews STUDENT - Personal login with age-appropriate dashboard - Logs own practice sessions - Chats with Nome AI - Views own awards, performances, and repertoire - Listens to classical radio via Study Buddy - Cannot modify privacy or billing settings TEACHER - Runs studio operations (scheduling, billing, lesson notes) - Manages student roster across families - Logs lessons that auto-feed student portfolios - Communicates with families - Plans recitals and tracks repertoire progress - Read-only access to student practice data ADMIN - Platform administration - User and family management - Announcements and changelog - Feedback ticket management - System oversight ============================================================================ ADDITIONAL FEATURES ============================================================================ STUDY BUDDY — CLASSICAL RADIO - Curated list of classical radio stations (WQXR, KUSC, Classical KING FM, and more) - One-click streaming during practice - Station voting system - US and international stations FEEDBACK & SUPPORT SYSTEM - In-app bug reports, feature requests, and support tickets - Ticket tracking with status workflow - Admin replies and resolution tracking ANNOUNCEMENTS - Platform-wide or role-specific announcements - Severity levels: Info, Success, Warning, Critical - Scheduled start and end dates - Dismissible by users CHANGELOG - Public version history at /developers/changelog - Detailed release notes for each update ============================================================================ TECH STACK ============================================================================ - Frontend: Next.js 14, React 18, Tailwind CSS - Backend: Node.js with Next.js API routes - Database: MySQL with Prisma ORM - Authentication: NextAuth.js - AI/LLM: Ollama (self-hosted) - Image Processing: Sharp - PDF Generation: Puppeteer - Barcode Scanning: Quagga2 (ISBN lookup) ============================================================================ MyConcertos — Every young musician deserves an orchestra behind them. myconcertos.com