Music lessons & their benefits

Music plays an important role in your child's development.
Studies have revealed that children who learn a musical instrument have increased skills in mathematics, language and cognition. Music tuition instills confidence, self-discipline and harnesses creativity.

Happiness
Music is a central part of our lives and brings so much happiness. By playing music, it gives students a chance to have an emotional and creative outlet.

Satisfaction
Playing an instrument is an excellent source of pleasure and fulfilment and can provide a deep sense of satisfaction.

Private Lessons

Available for Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano
30 minutes // $45.00-$50.00Recommended for beginner students and for students completing Preliminary and Grade 1.
45 minutes // $65.00-$70.00Recommended for intermediate students, and for students completing Grading levels 2 - 4.
60 minutes // $90.00-$100.00Recommended for students completing Grading levels 5+
Fees may be subject to GST.

2024 Studio Policy

Our responsibility
To provide your child with the most comprehensive musical education that is available. All lessons will be tailored to suit the individual student's goals and desires. Students will receive a holistic and well-rounded musical education to suit their level and goals for the future.

Student/Parent Responsibility
Students are responsible to arrive on time, with their books, instrument and having completed their practice. Late arrivals will not be made up as we have commitments already scheduled after their lesson is finished.

Students need to practice on a decent instrument.
For Piano Students, please make sure the piano is tuned regularly. If you own a keyboard, please make sure the keys are weighted. Advice on purchasing a new piano can be provided.

For String Students: Please ensure you bring your instrument to each lesson. Advice on servicing or upgrading your instrument can be provided.

It is understood that no other music teacher shall be allowed to teach our students while they are enrolled at the Hansen Grindrod School of Music. If your child has a school music teacher, they are only permitted to teach ensemble repertoire or completely separate repertoire. Any breach of this agreement will constitute a reason for immediate termination of lessons.

Studio Calendar
Lessons over the holidays may be arranged by appointment only.

Term 1 (10 weeks): 22 January - 28 March
Term 2 (9 weeks): 15 April - 14 June
Term 3 (10 weeks): 8 July - 13 September
Term 4 (9 weeks): 30 September - 27 November

Payment
When signing up for lessons, all students commit to their reserved time slot on the schedule for the full term. Students are expected to be at their lessons and no make-ups or refunds will be provided. If the teacher is unwell, your lesson will be credited or rescheduled to a later date.

For clashes with a school concert/camp, the lesson will be rescheduled to a negotiated time (only 1 reschedule per term permitted.) Notice must be given at the start of term to receive an alternative timeslot.

Any and all late or missed payments are subject to a $50 late fee.

Tuition not only covers the time spent with the student at their music lesson, but also the time preparing for their music lesson and as well as our business running costs, which involves:
- performance opportunities
-creating an individual plan for the student's course of study
- searching for appropriate repertoire for the student's needs
- our training and experience
- attending professional developments and conferences
- insurance
- music lending library of resources
- printing and scanning

If tuition is cancelled prior to the end of the term, no refunds will be given for the outstanding lessons.

Performances
Hansen Grindrod School of Music will host concerts throughout the year. We encourage all of our students to perform as it provides a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate what they have learnt.

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