Studio Policy

• Weekly lessons: $87 for 45 minutes, and $116 for 60 minutes*, including GST.
• Casual lessons: $136 per hour.
• Fees usually increase by a small amount on the 1st of July each year.
• Cash, cheque or bank transfer is accepted. (Bank transfer is preferred.)
• Payment must be made 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.

*As a comparison, the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW standard rates for teachers are currently set at $105.60 per hour inclusive of GST.