Short, daily practice sessions are more effective than one or two long sessions per week.  The most important time for students to practice is right after their weekly lesson, to solidify what they have just learned.  Research has shown that retention of new knowledge drops to 60% after just 24 hours. It’s not a good idea to wait until the end of the week, then “cram” practice right before the next lesson!

Parental involvement in home practice is crucial for student success. If a parent helps their child establish and stick to a practice routine, and arrange for that practice time is free of distractions there will be faster progress.  If you are the parent of a primary school aged student, please plan to sit with your child for at least a portion of their daily practice time.

Lesson Changes/Cancellations

Students are expected to attend each scheduled lesson. When you register for lessons, your time-slot is reserved for you. Please keep in mind I work at full capacity and make-ups for missed lessons are not guaranteed.

• In the event that you need to miss a lesson because of a conflict or illness, please contact me with as much advance notice as possible or cancel through your My Music Staff logon on this website.  I have a 24 hour cancellation period.
• Lessons cancelled within twenty-four (24) hours advance notice can possibly be rescheduled – schedule permitting. Please use your My Music Staff log-on to re-book/cancel.
• There will be no refunds or  make goods for lessons cancelled without 24 hours notice.
• No refunds will be given for no-shows (in person or online) or for lateness to lessons. If you think you will be delayed, please call/text to let me know you will be coming.
• Any lessons missed by me due to illness, playing commitment or emergency will be rescheduled as soon as possible and notice given.
• I will give as much notice as possible and provide an alternate day for a reschedule or reschedule as a Flexi lesson.
• Flexi weeks: I will schedule lessons for 46 weeks a year. Weekly students are charged for 42 lessons. This means that if I need to take time off due to sickness, being away, or other events, I can do so.
• Please be prompt – lesson times cannot be extended for students who arrive late. Students should be picked up promptly at the end of their lesson time.
• Summer and school holiday lessons are available. Students should expect to continue to play a little through the summer or holidays to maintain their skills.
• Enrolling in lessons means that you agree for lessons to continue until 31 January 2022. If you wish to cancel during the year there is a cancellation fee of $100, due at the beginning of the month after your last regular monthly payment.

1. Lessons fees are prepaid.
2. Payment is due 14 days after invoicing.
3. Payments can be made by online banking, cash or Visa.
4. Payments not made by the due date will incur a $20 late fee.
5. Students will need to purchase method books and other music on occasion throughout the year.
6. Books and music can be purchased through me.
7. Printing/binding charges are additional.
8. Loan material is also available from my teaching library.
9. Additional event fees may be required for competitions and exams.

Exams

1. Exam fees as published at the start of each year and remain the same price until the December of that year.
2. Exam fees need to be received before the candidate is entered for their exam.

Updated 2021.