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Case Study:
124 Leads at ₱412.74 CPL — Helping a Music School Build Steady Bookings

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Background

EmDantes is an online music school offering private voice, guitar, and piano lessons. Supported by a team of trained instructors, the studio serves both adults and kids who want structured lessons that are flexible enough to fit into a busy schedule.

Before working with NexLevelAds, they relied mostly on referrals and sporadic online promotion. Trial bookings would spike unpredictably—some weeks were full, others completely quiet. This made it hard to plan teacher calendars, manage inquiries, and maintain momentum in their programs.


Target Audience

Adult learners returning to music, individuals preparing for performances, and parents looking for reliable online music lessons for their kids aged 6–18. Most students are motivated and willing to pay—but need the experience to be clear, convenient, and aligned with their goals.


Key Challenges

  • Inconsistent Bookings: Trial inquiries were unpredictable week to week
  • Low-Quality Traffic: Ads previously attracted users expecting free lessons
  • Disconnected Messaging: Landing page content didn’t match what users were searching for

Campaign Objectives

  • Create a consistent stream of qualified trial bookings
  • Keep cost per lead under ₱500
  • Improve alignment between ads, targeting, and landing page content
  • Free up the team’s time by reducing unqualified leads

Results and Impact (First 6 Months | ₱10K–₱15K Monthly Ad Spend)

EmDantes Google Ads Results

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  • 124 total leads generated
  • ₱412.74 average cost per lead
  • Weekly trial bookings became consistent and easier to manage
  • Drop in low-quality leads helped the team focus on serious students
  • Many trial students continued into paid lesson programs

Client Journey: From Unpredictable to Manageable

Before working with NexLevelAds, the school’s growth felt unstable. Some weeks brought in leads, but others left their team guessing. Teachers’ schedules were hard to manage, and a lot of time was spent replying to unclear or unfit inquiries.

We worked together to simplify and clarify their entire paid traffic funnel. By focusing only on people actively searching for private lessons—and setting the right expectations up front—the school began receiving consistent, better-fit leads week after week.


Challenges and Solutions

🛠️ Problem 1: Low-quality traffic from freebie-seekers

Fix:

  • Updated ad copy to clearly state that trial lessons were paid
  • Added pricing context and lesson type filters
  • Used more specific keyword targeting to reduce mismatched clicks

🛠️ Problem 2: Inconsistent weekly lead flow

Fix:

  • Launched Search campaigns focused on high-intent terms like “online voice lessons for adults”
  • Added Performance Max campaigns to build upper-funnel interest and retarget site visitors
  • Adjusted pacing for more even lead distribution

🛠️ Problem 3: Disconnect between ads and landing page

Fix:

  • Rewrote landing page content to match ad messaging
  • Clarified who the lessons were for, what they included, and how to book
  • Made the booking process easier to complete in one visit

Strategy and Implementation

Platforms Used:

  • Google Search
  • Performance Max

Tactical Highlights:

  • Clear, specific messaging about lesson type and pricing
  • Intent-based search terms to attract serious students
  • Performance Max campaigns to support reach and remarketing
  • Conversion tracking set to trial bookings

Conclusion

For EmDantes, results went beyond the numbers.

They didn’t just want more leads—they needed clarity, control, and a way to grow without guessing. By filtering out mismatched traffic and creating a system that attracted serious students, the school was able to stabilize its bookings, lighten the load on their team, and plan ahead with more confidence.

The shift wasn’t driven by a big budget—it came from focus, fit, and a strategy built around how their ideal students actually search. That made all the difference.