STAR STUDIO of MUSIC and DANCE 

TUTOR: Barbara Whitnell BBO; NZAMD; MSM Dip; Licensed Kindermusik Educator

Shop 1, Pioneer Village, 7 Albany Highway, Armadale WA 6112    Ph 9390 4993

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MUSIC FEES

Music Fees - Term Fees - Course Fees - Registration Day - Fees Payable - Discounts - Instalment Arrangements - Absences - Enrol for Term 1!

MUSIC FEES

Music tuition fees will commence as per the following basic rates.  These fees exclude materials/tutor books:

  • $18 per 20 minute individual lesson (Casual) or $160 per 10 lessons
  • $25 per half hour individual lesson (Casual) or $110 (5 lessons); $220 (10 lessons)
  • Shared lesson $25 per half hour (for 2 family members); ($125 per 5 lessons)
  • Pensioners $20 per half hour individual (fortnightly payments)
  • $30 per group lesson for piano/keyboard (3 family members) $150 per 5 weeks (course fee)
  • $8 per group lesson for introduction to music (preschoolers) (Course Fee)

Tutor books usually start from approximately $13 to $31 which should last for 6 to 12 months (pending individual's ability or course structure).

Materials (backing tapes/cd's) will be available for purchase to pupils who are enrolled. These will retail from $5 to $9.95.   

Fees and prices for materials/resources are subject to change without notice.

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TERM FEES

Term fees will be based on the number of teaching weeks in the school term and will take into account whether lesson days fall on public holidays or weekends of school holidays. 

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COURSE FEES

The only groups considered to be charged as "Course Term Fees" - irrespective of whether a person is absent or not are the prearranged group lessons (4 - 5 pupils).  Exceptions to this may be considered pending the circumstances.  (eg: family moving away from Perth).  Please discuss with the tutor.

All other fees for individual lessons will be based on attendance.  Refer to "Absences" with regard to this category.

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REGISTRATION DAY - For Term 1 music pupils - Sat 31st Jan 09 (9am - 12 noon) at Pioneer Village (Shop 1).

The purpose of a registration day is to allow time to discuss any queries, enrol and discuss arrangements to make payment for lessons.  This is to effectively reduce payments for lessons being made during lesson times so it doesn't "eat" into the tutoring time allocated.  A registration day allows for:

  • individuals to meet with the tutor before commencing lessons
  • filling in a registration/enrolment form
  • clarification of any particular details that the parent(s)/guardian may require
  • distribution of class/lesson times
  • calculation of term fees and applicable discounts
  • receipt of fees and information leaflet
  • distribution of materials and/or tutor manuals to new pupils

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FEES PAYABLE

  • Fees payable will be for the duration of the term as specified in the time table leaflet issued.
  • It is encouraged that individuals enrolling attend for the whole of the term
  • Fees paid by the recipient shows a commitment to attend the designated lessons for the duration of the term.
  • Fees paid in advance secures a booking for that individual to attend their nominated class for which their place will be held 
  • Fees are payable in advance prior to the commence of lessons (on registration day), or on the first lesson of attendance.
  • Fees paid weekly will be charged at "casual" rates.

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DISCOUNTED FEES

  • Payment on registration day (prior to the commencement of lessons) will entitle the recipient up to $30 discount if the total fees are paid in full for the term (discount varies pending class/lesson type).  This discount is not applicable at any other time or for any other reason.
  • DISCOUNTS do not apply to materials and/or tutor books
  • Pensioners are entitled to discounted lessons for 1/2 hr individual music lessons only (payable fortnightly).

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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT TO PAY FEES IN INSTALMENTS

  • If you are unable to make full term payments, please discuss this with your tutor so a special arrangement can be made.   
  • Failure to comply with any special arrangement to pay in instalments as arranged,  without prior discussion and arrangement with the tutor, may result in the recipient losing their booked time slot - that is, after having utilised the unused balance of fees previously paid.  
  • Adjustments/credits due to notified absences (48 hour prior notice essential) will not be made until the commencement of the following term.
  • Pensioners may make fortnightly payments in order to retain their selected timeslot.

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ABSENCES

  • For all individual lessons and group lessons in piano, keyboard or guitar, at least 48 hours notice MUST be given to the tutor if a pupil is unable to attend their lesson, otherwise the lesson will be charged. 
  • 2 and 3 family member lessons are charged regardless of the number of those attending at one time (eg: if one is away sick).  48 hours prior notice of all being absent will prevent that lesson for the day from being charged. 
  • Early notified absences may allow for a "catch up" lesson (if possible), or a credit against the following term's enrolment.  In exceptional circumstances alternative arrangements may be made.
  • Absences for the Introduction to Music course, Preschool Music course and prearranged group lessons (4 - 5 pupils) are not recorded as these are classified as courses.  The fee therefore covers a specific number of weeks regardless of any absence.  An alternative time may be provided if there are adequate groups currently running.
  • In the event of the tutor being unwell to take lessons, contact will be made prior to lesson time.  Lessons will either be credited or an alternative time will be made available to catch up.  This also applies to Introduction to Music and Preschool Music Courses.

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