Studio Policy
Terms and conditions of lessons at Susan Deas Music Pty Ltd
Weekly lessons
- Weekly lessons: $93 for 45 minutes, and $124 for 60 minutes*, including GST.
- Fees usually increase by a small amount on the 1st of July each year.
- Cash or bank transfer are accepted. (Bank transfer is preferred.)
- Payment must be received in advance before the beginning of each school term, excluding school holidays and public holidays.
- Books and music are not included in the lesson fee, and must be paid for by the student when required.
- Lessons cancelled by the student must be paid for at the full rate and will not be refunded.
- Cancelled lessons will only be rescheduled if a time is available within 14 days after the missed lesson.
- Lessons will not be rescheduled if less than an hour’s notice is given of cancellation.
- There is no guarantee that lessons will be rescheduled.
- A 20% holding deposit is required by 15 December each year to reserve a place for the following year.
- Four weeks’ notice is required for termination of lessons or reduction of the lesson length.
Casual lessons
- Casual lessons: $116 for 45 minutes, and $148 for 60 minutes*, including GST.
- Fees usually increase by a small amount on the 1st of July each year.
- Payment must be received in advance a minimum of 24 hours before the booked lesson time.
- Casual lessons cancelled with more than 24 hours' notice will receive a full refund or credit of the paid amount.
- Casual lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate and are non-refundable.
- Cash or bank transfer are accepted. (Bank transfer is preferred.)
*As a comparison, the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW minimum recommended rate for teachers is currently $126.50 per hour inclusive of GST.
Teaching term dates 2026
Lessons are held during NSW public school terms. There are no lessons on public holidays or during school holidays. Lessons do take place on pupil free days.
- Term 1: 2 February to 2 April
- Term 2: 20 April to 3 July
- Term 3: 20 July to 25 September
- Term 4: 12 October to 17 December