Bookings
1. The timeslot agreed upon at the commencement of each term is flexible, meaning that if something else arises on a regular basis for you, we can try to find an alternative lesson time. Also, as I transition from student life to the education workforce, my availability may also shift, and we may need to renegotiate the lesson time. However, I will always endeavour to accommodate you first and keep our originally agreed timeslot as best as I can.
2. Your full name, student’s full name, contact information, and home address are required for invoicing. This will be obtained from you through a Google form, which must be completed within the first 2 weeks of commencing lessons, or lessons cannot proceed.
3. In the case of a once-off missed lesson, a make-up lesson can be provided within the same week, if a timeslot is available. Alternatively, a Zoom lesson (see point 4) can be arranged as substitute within the same timeslot or a different timeslot, if available.
4. A Zoom lesson lasts for 15 minutes and will revolve around a discussion of a recording of the student’s work created before the lesson. I will send instructions to the parent on what needs to be recorded. These are then sent to me before the lesson to be discussed in the Zoom call.
5. In the case of student illness, you must notify me before the lesson, and I may or may not cancel depending on my assessment of the situation. I need to consider not only my health but also the health of my family and my other students and their families. If the student has the energy, a Zoom lesson can be arranged as substitute.
6. In the case of my illness, if I am too weak to teach, the lesson must be cancelled. If I have enough energy to teach, you will be notified of my symptoms to give you warning about the risk and are free to switch to a Zoom lesson or cancel the lesson.
Payment
1. Payment is by bank transfer or cash in hand, either for each lesson or as a lump sum within the first week of school term. An invoice can be provided upon request.
2. Lesson costs:
a. The cost of a 30-minute lesson is $30.00.
b. The cost of a 45-minute lesson (Grade 5 AMEB and higher) is $50.00.
c. The cost of a group lesson is $20.00/student.
d. 15-minute lessons are available for $15.00 but this is only in certain circumstances such as beginners under the age of 5, health needs, or emergency time constraints.
e. The cost of a Zoom make-up lesson is $30.00. This includes the time involved in not only the 15-minute Zoom call but also preparation time.
3. In the case of a missed lesson, if you have prepaid for the lesson, you will receive immediate reimbursement or credit towards next term, based on your preference.
Supplies
1. I can supply my students’ notebooks and stationary needs. However, method/exam books, exams, metronomes, and other items costing more than $10.00/each must be paid for by the student’s parent.
2. I will always try to notify you well in advance of a student needing a new book, and can order the book on your behalf if you prefer. I provide receipts for transparency.
3. Please ensure that any books I give are brought with them to each lesson, as loss or damage of resources impacts lesson quality. After time, a particular item may no longer be required, at which point I will let the student know so it is no longer brough to lessons.
4. I do not lend out music books, CDs, or equipment to students.
Examinations
1. I have an AMEB account and can book in exams for your convenience. I will always thoroughly discuss the process with you and never proceed without your permission.
2. Exams are not mandatory to progress through the grades. My teacher judgment is sufficient to promote a student. AMEB books can be used without taking exams.
3. There are multiple options for AMEB syllabi, including Classical, Leisure, or Rockschool. All of these are equally beneficial to students but provide different repertoire to match individual students’ personalities and interests.
Compliance with regulation
1. I hold a current Working With Children Check.
2. While private music lessons are not regulated, I abide by the VIT Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, as well as the AITSL Standards for Teachers. My work is not the same as a school-based teacher, however I am still dedicated to ethical teaching and student safety.
3. During the pandemic, my business followed a COVIDsafe plan drafted in accordance with government guidelines. In the case of reoccurrence of government safety measures, I will ensure my business complies with all reasonable requirements.
4. I do not and will not discriminate against students or their families on the basis of sex, race, religion, or medical status. To request personal private and medical information from anyone patronizing my business is strictly prohibited as a breach of the relevant Australian Laws, namely Commonwealth of Australia Constitution 1900, Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Biosecurity Act 2015 and Disability Discrimination Act 1992. All are welcome in my studio.
Discontinuation and Dismissal
5. Piano lessons don’t last forever, and I understand that there are many reasons for discontinuing lessons. I hope to have given you an excellent chapter in your music education journey! There is no requirement for notice, and no discontinuation fee.
6. I am happy to assist you in finding a new piano teacher and can provide transfer information on the approaches I used with the student and what I noticed about their strengths and interests to assist the next teacher.
7. I am committed to providing every child who comes to my studio with the best chance of falling in love with music like I did. As children and teens grow, their interest levels can fluctuate, and I believe in staying by their side throughout those seasons for as long as they still want to come. That is why the only grounds for dismissal I will assert are if there is inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour towards myself, my family, or my home. Otherwise, my studio is open to all students for as long as they want to come.
If at any time you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to discuss these with me. It in my sincerest desire to do what is best for my students, so if you notice any way that I can be more effective at supporting them, I am open to discuss this with you. As their parents/guardians, you are well-equipped to know what is helpful for them, and I respect your stewardship over their lives and wellbeing.
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