Tuition Fee
* Piano * Flute * Violin * Theory *
30 minutes
Weekly Private Lesson
Term based
$47 per lesson
Casual based
$52 per lesson
45 minutes
Weekly Private Lesson
Term based
$69 per lesson
Casual based
$74 per lesson
60 minutes
Weekly Private Lesson
Term based
$90 per lesson
Casual based
$95 per lesson
70 minutes
Certificate of Performance, Associate, Licentiate
Term based
$130 per lesson
Casual based
$140 per lesson
Trial Lesson
30-minute
$45 per lesson
Theory Classes
Group & Private
AMEB Theory Grade 1-4
School Holiday Program
( Prices are inclusive of GST )
Academic Calendar 2024
Term 1
29 January – 30 March
Term 2
15 April – 29 June
Term 3
15 July – 21 September
Term 4
7 October – 14 December
Policies
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Payment
Students have the option of paying for casual or ongoing lessons. Ongoing lessons are taught on a weekly basis and require a minimum commitment of one term.
Tuition fees are non-refundable in the middle of term as lesson schedules are assigned for an entire term.
Mid-term enrolments are possible dependent on availability and are billed for the remaining weeks in the term. Casual lessons may be booked dependent on availability and are billed at the casual rates.
A deposit has to be made in order to secure any lesson schedule. We do not hold schedules without payments after due date of issued invoices.
We accept payment by electronic funds transfer or credit card. Cash is not accepted at our studios, except for payment of books and resources that the teacher may have purchased for you.
Late payments or default on payments will incur associated costs and surcharges.
Cancellations / Missed Lessons
If the teacher needs to change or cancel a lesson, that lesson will be rescheduled, credited or refunded. In some cases, a substitute teacher may be provided if a teacher is unavailable due to illness.
If a student cancels a lesson, make-up lessons are available if adequate notice was given, dependent on teachers' availability. Make-up lessons are limited to once per term and must be used during the term.
When enrolling in lessons by the term you are reserving and committing to a specific lesson time each week. If you anticipate the need to change or cancel your lessons more than once per term, we recommend casual lessons instead.
For all lessons, if less than 24 hours cancellation notice is given prior to the scheduled lesson time, that lesson will be forfeited. In cases of sudden illness, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the teacher if notice was given by SMS or email before 9AM on the day.
Materials
Teacher will suggest music books and resources which can be purchased through the studio, or at your local music store. Please bring a notebook to all lessons for the teacher to record lesson notes and homework.
Punctuality & Safety
Please arrive punctually and attend every lesson on time. More than 3 minutes early-arrivals deprives teachers and other students of lesson time. To ensure your child’s safety, please be sure to pick them up promptly after lesson time. SMA teachers and staff are not responsible to supervise children in the waiting area or any where in school property before or after lessons. Children are under supervision of the teacher during their instruction time, in the class room only.
COVID19 Health and Safety Policy
SMA is being updated with the latest advice regarding best ways to provide the most hygienic environment for our students. We are regularly following the latest updates. We have implemented a more stringent cleaning policy which will see our equipment disinfected regularly. This covers all surfaces and instruments. Additionally, we are actively encouraging students to wash their hands before and after coming to classes. Staff have been advised to seek medical advice and self-isolate if they are showing the symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in contact with someone who has, or is suspected of having, Covid-19. We have strict rules in place to make sure that members of our team aren’t coming to work if they feel even slightly unwell and we are making sure everybody remains fully informed on policy changes.
Concert
A concert is held at the end of a year. Students are required to participate in this concert. This is an excellent opportunity for students to perform in a non-competitive and friendly environment. It also helps to build students’ confidence in sharing their music with others. This is a family affair where family, relatives, and friends are welcome. Date will be advised each year.
Photo & Recording
Sempre Music Academy reserves the right, and may give permission to appropriate staff or outside media, to photograph and record (video or audio) classes, programs, and participants at all our facilities and properties. These photos or recordings will be used for promotional purposes. By participating in Sempre Music Academy programs, you consent to the video or audio recording or taking of photographs for these purposes. Only students’ first name will be used; full names will not be released without parental consent.