Studio Policy

• 30 or 45 minutes one-on one weekly lessons are provided during school term (refer Important Dates)
• Lessons are provided on Saturdays and Sundays only
• Fees $90 per hour, charged on a public school-term basis 
• The full amount for the term is payable at the beginning of each term
• Lessons include technical work, repertoire, sight reading, aural training and music theory

• Missed lesson will not be replaced or rescheduled and is non-refundable
• Parents can try to swap lesson time with other students or simply miss the lesson
• Cancelled lesson by teacher will be refunded

• As a strong believer in developing good habits and piano playing techniques in my students from early stage, I will not commence lessons until the student has a 88-key piano at home
• Parents must either own or rent a piano or weighted digital piano prior to commencement of lesson
  
  

• Parental support and encouragement are an extremely important factor in musical training.
• In order for a student to progress well, it is important that the three of us, Teacher-Parent-Student commit to our roles and work together as a team.
• The team is only as strong as the weakest link! Most people are interested but not committed. Interested = do what's easiest. Committed = do what it takes!
  
  
  • Weekly attendance of a parent at lesson time is compulsory for students below the age 12
  • A minimum of fortnightly attendance of a parent at lesson time is compulsory for students above the age 12
  • The parent attending lesson is expected to take useful notes during lessons and assist with home-practice. Children are rarely self-motivated nor independent
  • Parents are to establish daily practice routine and assist at home. Young beginners will require closer supervision
  • Parents to help pack piano bag and to ensure all books and materials are brought to lesson
  • Parents to ensure homework and assigned tasks are completed prior to the next lesson

• Recommended practice time for a beginner student is a minimum of 30 -45 minutes each day, everyday

• This is optional.
• If you are interested in your child taking examinations. I recommend that your child complete examinations for both practical and written (theory), which will be held separately
• Candidates will be enrolled through the Australian Music Examination Board AMEB. Examination fees are determined by AMEB and are not included in the lesson fees
• If in my opinion, as the teacher, a student is not ready to sit for an examination, this opinion should be accepted by the parent
• I will organize exam enrolments matters when the student is ready
• I will prepare the student for the examination and will inform parents of what is required for the exam
• Parents must ensure the student revises and practices at home
• I will notify parents of examination details such as date, time, venue and fees
• Parents are responsible for taking the students to the examination venue