Piano Lessons – Information for Parents

 

I’m really looking forward to working with your child and helping them enjoy music and grow in confidence at the piano. The notes below explain how lessons work and help keep everything running smoothly for everyone.

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Fees & Payment

Lesson fees are paid monthly.

I teach around 35 lessons per year, and the yearly total is split into 12 equal monthly payments. This keeps payments consistent and predictable throughout the year.

Invoices are sent every month, including August, even though no lessons take place during that month.

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If a Lesson Needs to Be Cancelled

If I ever need to cancel a lesson, it will always be rearranged or refunded.

If a pupil misses a lesson, the fee is normally non-refundable. However, I know life happens, so each pupil has one make-up lesson credit per academic year.

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If a lesson is missed because your child’s school term dates differ and you’ve booked a holiday in advance, I’m happy to rearrange this without using the make-up credit.

Please note that group lessons cannot be made up if missed.

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Group lessons

Group lessons are essential to the method and are a way of making music together, covering topics not covered in individual lessons and having fun and making friends. There is an additional charge for these.

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Term Dates

Lessons generally follow Lambeth Council term dates, but due to training commitments have to be adjusted. Dates will be sent out a year in advance. 

Occasionally I may offer extra lessons during holidays if families would like them.

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Stopping Lessons

If you ever decide to stop lessons, I normally ask for a full term’s notice (around 4 months).

If I’m able to fill the lesson slot quickly, I’m always happy to reduce or waive the notice period where possible.

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Supporting Practice at Home

Regular practice is essential 2 short practices a day (around 5-10 minutes)

Little and often works much better than long, occasional practice.

​Your encouragement and interest at home makes a huge difference 

 

 

Instrument Requirements

To make good progress, students need access to a suitable instrument at home.

This means a well-maintained ACOUSTIC piano.

A weighted, touch-sensitive digital piano is acceptable only as a (very!) temporary solution

 

Students also need

A proper adjustable piano stool or chair and a footstool for younger children​

I’m always very happy to help with recommendations and advice if you’re unsure what to buy.

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