Managing Students
Importing Students
Bulk import your student list from a CSV or Excel file.
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Go to Import
From the Students page, click the Add Student dropdown and select Import students. You'll be taken to the import page.
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Download the template (optional)
Click Download Sample Template to get an Excel file with the correct column headers: First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, and Parent Email.
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Prepare your file
Fill in the template or format your own CSV/Excel file. First Name and Last Name are required. Email, Phone, and Parent Email are optional. If Parent Email is provided, a family record will be created automatically.
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Upload your file
Drag and drop your file onto the upload area, or click to browse. Supported formats are .csv, .xlsx, and .xls.
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Review the preview
MusicDesk will show you an Import Preview with how many valid students were found. If there are any errors (like missing names or invalid email formats), they'll be listed so you can fix your file and re-upload.
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Import
Click Import X Students to add them all at once. After a successful import, you'll be redirected to your Students list.
Tips
- •The import is great for migrating from spreadsheets or another platform.
- •Double-check your column headers match exactly: First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Parent Email.