Music and Creative Arts
Studio Policy July 2024
1. All lessons & classes are conducted by tutors who have been approved by the AGAPE Management Board and who have a verified Working With Children Check.
2. All face-to-face lessons are held on the premises of Camden Uniting Church, 20 John St, Camden. 3. Cost of individual lessons: $40 - $45 per half hour ( inclusive of GST ). Cost of group classes: to be advised.
4. Payment of fees:
● Invoices are emailed prior to the beginning of each term, or before the start of a course. Please note that they are sent from our accounts manager, Gwen Simmons. agapeaccounts@camdenuniting.org.au.
● Payment options: 1. Payment in full on receiving the invoice. 2. Payment in three instalments at the end of weeks 2, 5 and 8 of term.
● If the fees for the term are not paid by the end of week 8 of the term, AGAPE ARTS reserves the right to cease lessons for that student until the outstanding amount is paid.
● Our preferred payment method is by direct deposit into the AGAPE bank account (Name of account:Camden Uniting Church AGAPE. BSB 634634. Account 100034576)
Equipment:
Creative Arts Classes - equipment is usually provided.
Music Tuition :
* Parents may need to purchase music books for the student.
* We highly recommend purchasing from sales@motm.com.au ( retail music shop called Music on the Move at Hurstville.) Music orders are posted very promptly. Phone John or Lisa 9585 1656
* AGAPE Music has a selection of new & second hand music tuition books which are available for parents to purchase or sometimes borrow
* Parents may be asked to purchase legal digital downloads of sheet music for the student e.g www.musicnotes.com; www.pianopronto.com or other reputable websites.
* Students taking individual music lessons must have a good quality instrument at home on which to practice. More details available from each teacher.
Missed lessons:
1. A student must not come to a lesson or class if they are unwell. AGAPE is a registered COVID SAFE business and we take the health and safety of our students and tutors very seriously.
2. A zoom or facetime lesson may sometimes be an option
3. Unfortunately no credits can be given for lessons missed by the student. When a time slot is reserved for a student it is for the whole term or for the duration of the course.
4. We are unable to offer makeup lessons for lessons missed by the student.
5. If a student is unable to attend, please notify either the tutor or Heather Bieman (0412 400394) as soon as possible. This is best done by sms.
6. If a tutor is unavailable, a credit will be applied to the following term’s invoice.
7. If a tutor is unavailable to teach on a given day, parents or the adult student will be notified by sms as soon as possible.
Protocols:
● Lessons are held weekly during NSW state school terms.
● Public holidays are observed. These will be taken into account by the accounts manager when preparing invoices.
● State school “pupil-free” days are not observed at AGAPE.
Communication:
1. Enquiries about invoices & payment instalments should be directed to the accounts manager, Gwen Simmons.
Email: agapeaccounts@camdenuniting.org.au
2. Anyone experiencing difficulty in paying an invoice should contact the Director, Heather Bieman.
3. Questions about a music student’s progress should be directed first of all to the tutor, and if necessary, to Heather Bieman.
Heather Bieman OAM; Mus.B; Dip Ed; A.T.C.L.
Mobile 0412400394
Email info@agapemusic.org.au