WCC etc

The rules!

Lessons are structured by NSW Public School terms of 8-10 weeks, but lessons may also be available in school vacations by arrangement
Fees for each term are payable in full by end Week 1, and are non-refundable
Half hour long, weekly lessons are recommended for children
Hour long, weekly or fortnightly (by agreement) lessons are recommended for adults and young people (16+)
Daytime and weekday afternoon and evening classes are available on Monday-Thursday
From Term 1 2024, piano & theory etc fees are $96 per hour / $48 per half hour, aligned with MTA recommendation
Vocal coaching (repetiteur) fees are $80 per hour / $40 per half hour
Student absences, if advised with at least 48 hours notice, and teacher absences may be made up at a mutually agreeable time if possible but if not credited against next term’s invoice
Full payment will be required if cancellations are advised within 48 hours
Casual lessons are also available, and are charged by the lesson
Music will generally be purchased by the teacher and charged to the student at "music teacher discount" price - the cost of music varies widely, but $150 p.a. should be allowed for. Compliance to copyright law is required, so music photocopies are not permited.

Exams are encouraged - because they provide tangible objectives and are a useful checkpoint for progress - but are not compulsory
Typically the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) syllabus will be used, which provides piano options including:
- Classical
- "Piano for Leisure"
- "RockSchool"
Other syllabuses are available if preferred
Preparation and entry for competitions / eisteddfods is available