Sharon Hendricks Piano Tuition

Sharon Hendricks Piano Tuition

Studio Policy

 

LESSONS

 

Include 30 mins of piano tuition.  Please ensure that you present for your lesson on time and are set up (online) and ready to go.  

 

Please ensure that you have all books and materials ready on hand to proceed with the lesson.  

 

If you are late for your lesson no time will be added to make up the lesson.  

 

Books can be provided at an additional cost to the student.  The student can also purchase the recommended books and materials independently.  

FEES

 

Regular Weekly Membership Lessons 

£60 per month 

Includes:      A weekly 30-minute lesson on a pre-set day and time

Exam/Music Grades 1 to 3 Preparation 

Practical and Theory Teaching

(Lessons redeemed at £15.00  per lesson)

See the Monthly Payments section of the Policy for more information

 

Beginners’ Introduction Course

£52 for a 4-week beginner taster course

Includes 4  30-minute lessons

Introduction to learning piano for the first time and basic theory

 

Adhoc and Pay as you go Lessons:       

£16.50 per 30-minute lesson   

  PAYMENT:

 

The lesson fee is payable BEFORE the start of each lesson. 

 

  1. On the 1st of that month for monthly payments via bank transfer/SO.

OR

  1. On the day of the lesson via bank transfer/SO for pay as you go.

 

Please choose a payment option that suits you and stick to it.   If you need to change, please notify me in advance.  

 

LATE FEES:

 

  • A late fee of £3 will apply for each late pay as you go weekly payment

(i.e. the payment is made 24 hours or more after the lesson has occurred).

 

  • A late fee of £10 will apply to each late monthly payment.   

i.e. payments made after the 1st lesson of the month.

 

If a student’s fees are consistently late then lessons may be suspended until payments are made up to date. 

 

MONTHLY PAYMENTS   

 

The fee is payable every month in advance by Bank Transfer/Standing Order on 1st of the month AND BEFORE the start time of the first lesson of  the month.

 

A late fee of £10 is applicable for late payments and must be paid along with the monthly payment.

 Includes

A reserved weekly slot for you on the same day and time.

42 30-minute lessons in the year (paid monthly over 11 months) 

Practical theory and music teaching

Graded Exam preparation  Students can sit exams if they choose to. 

Online support via email + WhatsApp and useful website links/information and handouts

Video recorded demonstration for the purpose of learning

2 Make-up lessons in the year (to make up for unforeseen events such as sickness).

In most months there are 4 or 5 30-minute lessons (apart from my breaks/holidays as stated below).


MISSED LESSONS, RESCHEDULED LESSONS, and  STUDENT HOLIDAYS

 

All lessons must be attended at the agreed day and time.  If you are unable to attend for any reason please give me 48 hours’ notice.  Lessons will not be rescheduled if they are missed and I have not been informed in advance.  

 

In the case of emergencies please let me know on the morning of the day of your lesson if possible.  Lessons will be rescheduled at my discretion.

 

Reschedules are not for students who miss lessons due to play dates, games, non-emergency appointments or family vacations.  

 

A total of 2 lessons in 11 months can be rescheduled at no extra cost if unable to attend at the regular time for unforeseen circumstances/emergencies or school events.  The day and time to be agreed with me.

 

If a student on monthly paid weekly membership takes holiday, 2 weeks’ notice must be given and there is no change to their monthly payment arrangement if they wish to keep their regular weekly teaching slot.  

 

If a student on an ad hoc, pay-as-you-go agreement takes holiday, 2 weeks’ notice must be given if possible.  There is no charge for the time they are absent.  

 

MY BREAKS and HOLIDAYS

 

I do not teach for 10 weeks in the year.  You do not pay for these 10 weeks.  Please note in the monthly paid weekly membership, all payments for the 42 lessons given are spread over 11 months. No payment is made for the 10 weeks I do not teach.

 

I am usually closed for the Month of August every year and on the Easter Break (2 weeks) and for the last week in December and the first week of January and 2 additional weeks in the year.  I will inform you of the details of my breaks and holidays.  No payment is required for when I take holidays or a break.  If I cannot make a lesson due to illness I will either reschedule or deduct or refund for any paid lessons  (£15.00 for monthly payments OR £16.50 pay as you go).

 

TERMINATING LESSONS

 

I hope that you and your child have a positive experience with me as you learn.  Sometimes there are reasons why you may wish to terminate your learning experience and journey with me. 

 

If you wish to finish having piano lessons please give 3 weeks’ notice in writing if you are on the weekly membership. 

 

Fees are still payable for lessons during this period of notice.  Simply not turning up for a lesson does not act as notice.  It must be in writing via email.

 

Pay as you go and adhoc students can give written notice via email of their wish to terminate with immediate effect.  All lessons taken must be paid for.  

 

If you have any queries or concerns that you would like to raise with me please feel free to email me or arrange for us to have a conversation to address your query or concern.

 

I thank you for your support in this matter.