GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Lessons:
- 30 minutes $32, 45 minutes $48, hour lesson $64.
- A $5 fee per family per term to cover incidental lesson materials, studio licensed repertoire, etc.
- I teach within the Victorian school terms, occasional lessons outside of term dates available.
- Lesson times available Monday to Friday into early evening.
- Booking in for lessons is a commitment for the entire term. I don’t offer casual lessons.
- Lessons are conducted one-on-one with me.
Lesson structure:
- I offer both piano & theory lessons.
- Students can choose to be guided through the graded AMEB system or play for pleasure.
- Lessons consist of practical instruction, theoretical concepts. Introduction to composition & improvisation upon request.
- Lessons are geared toward the age of the student.
Materials:
- Books are additional to lesson fees.
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Studio licensed music is included in your lesson fee.
- Students usually have at least two books on the go.
Payment options:
- Week to week payment is not accepted.
- A full term's fees must be paid by the end of week 2 or by other arrangement with me.
- My preferred payment method is direct deposit or cash.
- If your account goes into arrears by 2 lessons or more, your lessons with be halted and your lesson timeslot forfeited.
Absences, cancelled lessons, late arrivals:
- Less than 24hrs notice or no notice - full lesson fee will be charged.
- More than 24hrs notice - lesson fee not charged, a makeup credit will be issued. Makeup credits must be used within the term and will not carry forward to the next term.
- Lessons cancelled by me - your account will be credited.
- Please note I cannot hold lesson times without payment for extended absences such as family vacation.
- In the event of sickness, holidays, injuries, school camps, etc please get in touch with me to discuss as soon as you can so we can work something out.
- Late arrival to lessons will result in the lesson be shortened accordingly.
Expectations of students:
- Students must have an acoustic piano or weighted, full-length keyboard at home for practice.
- Bring all books to every lesson.
- To be prepared for the lesson, ie have practiced and completed any assigned homework.
- Arrive with clean hands and short fingernails.
- Be respectful of me, the instruments and my home.
Parents:
- Encourage independence and ownership in your child by making them responsible for their own books, homework and practice each week.
- Please let me know of any learning difficulties, medical issues or other matters that may effect their learning or behaviour.
- Ensure you arrive & leave on time so other students’ lessons are not disrupted.
- Please drop off and pick up promptly. I am unable to supervise them while teaching other students.
- Support your child’s practice and progress at home between lessons.
- My studio is my home which I happily share with my students. Please treat it with respect and ensure your child is aware of these expectations.
Communication:
- Email me at belinda.pianoteacher@gmail.com
- Feel free to contact me any time with queries regarding progress, practice expectations, goals, repertoire, exams, etc.