1. FEES
Lesson fees quoted are hourly and will be due in advance for courses of a minimum of five (5) lessons. Lesson fees are subject to review.
2. MISSED LESSONS
Any lesson missed by the Student shall be paid for unless otherwise agreed with the Teacher. If the Teacher is unavailable to give any scheduled lesson the lesson will be carried forward to another date. If this is not possible, any fee already paid will be refunded or used to pay for a future lesson.
3. ADDITIONAL LESSONS
Extra lessons may be scheduled during holiday periods or at any other time by mutual agreement.
4. BUSINESS TIMES
Sessions normally operate seven days a week between 9.00am and 9.00pm (0900 - 2100 hours). Any sessions booked outside of these times, or on Public Holidays, will incur a surcharge of ten pounds (£10.00).
5. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A decision to discontinue lessons may be taken by the Student/Parent/Guardian or the Teacher in which case two (2) weeks written notice shall be given by the party seeking to discontinue, In the event that the Student discontinues lessons with insufficient notice, the Student/Parent/Guardian will be liable to pay fees for those lessons not taken during the notice period.
6. GENERAL
a) The Student/Parent/Guardian agrees to pay for any music/strings/reeds repairs etc. required by the Student and provided by the Teacher.
b) The Student/Parent/Guardian will be responsible for any loss or damage incurred to any instrument, accessory or music loaned by the Teacher to the Student. Such items will be returned on request to the Teacher.
c) The Student/Parent/Guardian undertakes not to make photocopies of any music.
d) The Teacher will not enter the student for any examination, festival, etc. without the approval of the Student/Parent/Guardian. Any entry fees will be paid by the Student/Parent/Guardian.
e) The Student/Parent/Guardian is responsible for the insurance of the Student's instrument.
f) In the interests of the Student's well-being whilst in the Teacher's care, the Teacher must be informed of any medical or other condition affecting the Student.
g) If the Student is under the age of eighteen (18), the Parent/Guardian shall ensure a responsible adult is present on the premises and within earshot of the Student for the duration of each lesson.
NOTES FOR GUIDANCE
"Term " in the above context corresponds to the termly calendar in LEA schools. As a member of the Musicians' Union, the Teacher is fully insured for public liability.
It is important to note that while a Teacher will use his best endeavours to ensure the Pupil makes satisfactory progress, this cannot be guaranteed. In particular, careful regular practice as advised by the Teacher is a pre-requisite of success on a musical instrument.
THE COPYRIGHT IN THIS CONTRACT BELONGS TO:
THE MUSICIANS' UNION,
60/62 CLAPHAM ROAD,
LONDON,
SW9 OJJ
