Meadow Music School aims to provide high quality music lessons to households in Northwest, Western and Upper North Shore of Sydney. We warmly welcome anyone who has a genuine and sincere intention to learn music. Our promise to you is that our music lessons are conducted in a professional, interactive, friendly and peaceful manner.

Our school policy is in place to ensure that parents and students have the right mindset to start with so that the benefits of piano lessons can be maximised. In this way, all parties will have the same values and move towards the same goal in the most efficient way.

Parents and students are expected to follow this school policy.

For parents:

Change of lesson time

Parents are required to notify the teacher at least 2 weeks in advance, preferably in writing and before school term starts. Change of lesson time during school term may only be possible subject to availability. If no other time slots are available and the lessons cannot occur, lesson fee will not be refunded.

Payment

Flexible payment options are available. Parents can choose to:

Option 1: Pay a school term in advance

Option 2: Pay half of a school term in advance

Option 3: Pay monthly installments, due by the first lesson of each month

Books and learning materials

Books can be purchased from the teacher at market price. Extra learning materials can also be purchased from the teacher or are offered for free.

Public Holiday

If lessons fall on a public holiday, parents will not be charged unless a lesson occurs on that day.

School Holiday

Parents have the option to purchase lessons individually over school holiday.

Missed Lessons 

Lessons cancelled by parents are not refunded. A maximum of two make-up lessons will be provided subject to availability in each school term. Make-up lessons are not guaranteed due to limited vacancy available. Any other missed lessons will be forfeited.

Lessons cancelled by the teacher is either refunded or make-up lessons will be provided subject to availability.

Parents' responsibility

Parents are expected to ensure students complete ALL tasks assigned by the teacher between lessons.

Discontinuation of lessons

Parents are required to give the teacher a four-week notice in writing. Lesson fee will occur up to four weeks from your notice of discontinuation.

The teacher reserves the right to discontinue the lessons if any of the followings occur:

1. Disrespect the teacher

2. Breach the school policy

3. Dishonest behaviors

4. Uncooperative attitude

5. Fail to make payment on time

In such cases, lesson fee will not be refunded.

Liability

We are not responsible and liable for any accidents and injuries occurred during the lessons.

Lesson Fee

Lesson fee is reviewed and may increase annually. If there is a change of lesson fee, parents will be notified 4 weeks in advance.

For students:

Recommended amount of practice

Students are recommended to practise six days a week. The duration of practice is based on their level as outlined below:

• Beginners - 30 minutes

• Grade 1-3 - 30 to 45 minutes

• Grade 4-5 - 45 to 60 minutes

• Grade 6-8 - minimum of 60 minutes

Students are required to attempt ALL tasks assigned by the teacher.

Metronome

Students are expected to practise with a metronome. Parents should ensure that students have access to a free version of digital metronome online or as an application. Alternatively, parents can purchase a metronome at your local music store or from us at market price.

Student conduct

Students are expected to display the following qualities:

1. Honesty

2. Diligence

3. Integrity

4. Politeness

5. Perseverance

6. Respect

Teachers may choose to terminate the lessons if students fail to act accordingly. In such cases, lesson fees are not refunded.

Learning progression

If students do not meet expected learning progression, the teacher will try to solve the issue by discussing with parents and students. Teachers reserve the right to terminate the lessons if students do not show any interest in music or learning.

Parents will receive a hard copy of this school policy in their first lesson. By proceeding with the lessons, parents automatically agree with this school policy.