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You've decided to go ahead and book a block of piano lessons, so it's a good idea to run off this page, the Lessons and Attendance pages too, so that you have a copy of my fees and terms. ****** FEES RESEARCH Research carried out among UK piano tutors in February 2010 at the University of Reading for the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), revealed that the mid-point for private lessons in September 2009 was £28 an hour. Most tutors charge between £24 and £34 an hour, depending on experience and location. FEE INCREASES Fees are subject to increases at the discretion of Manchester Piano Tutor. Fees have been held since 2010 but may rise later in 2012 Fees for private home tuition are extra to include travel time.
We regret we are unable to include concessionary fees or give discounts for multiple students in families FEES £21 for 45 minutes x 4 lessons: £84.00 Single lessons, paid on the day: £14.00 Add for home visits within 10 mile radius: £ 5.00 Mock exam fees: £14.00 Consultation Lessons: £21.00 Audition Lessons 30 minutes: FREE Music and other materials are additional to fees and will be charged for on the first invoice. ****** GIFT VOUCHERS An ideal present for Easter, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, Bahmitzvahs and just because they're worth it... Why not treat someone to a special gift of four piano lessons? Have they always wanted to play the piano but never had the chance to try? Maybe they learnt as a child, gave up and now regret it. Your gift could open up a new world to them. 1 lesson = £14.00 2 lessons = £28.00 3 lessons = £42.00 4 lessons = £56.00 Gift voucher lessons need not be held consecutively - all you need do is phone +44(0)161 445 0159 to arrange it. Gift voucher lesson dates and times can be arranged with the purchaser or the recipient. They are not transferable or refundable. SPECIAL OFFERS
****** PAY-AS-YOU-GO SCHEME CAN'T COMMIT TO FOUR-WEEK ADVANCE BOOKINGS? PAY FOR EACH LESSON WHEN YOU COME, BOOK AND PAY FOR THE NEXT ONE BEFORE YOU LEAVE to secure your place (PLEASE NOTE: Without advance bookings, you may not have a regular lesson on the same day/time) ******MANCHESTER PIANO TUTOR FEES
Resist the temptation to buy any music first, as this may mean extra expense if I recommend something different. Music and materials will be given to you at your first lesson and included in your first invoice.
£14.00 for 30 minutes x 4 lessons: £56.00
£28 for 60 minutes x 4 lessons: £112.00
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Lessons are booked and paid for IN ADVANCE in blocks of four, or longer if preferred, before the first lesson.
An invoice will be sent by post or email for payment before you come for your first lesson, in order to secure your chosen date and time. The cost of music and materials will be added on your first invoice and supplied by the studio.
Lessons cannot be held open without this payment and the first lesson cannot go ahead without it.
Once paid for, blocks of four lessons are firm bookings.
If you know of days within a four week block when you will be unable to come, please let me know by 1pm the day before. Late cancellations are subject to full payment of the fee, other than for illness or emergencies.
An invoice will be given with the 4th lesson, to be paid on or before the start of the next scheduled block of lessons.
Payment may be made by cash or cheque.
There is a bank cashpoint just round the corner if you forget. Please make use of it before your lesson!
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WEEKLY LESSONS
This advance payment secures four consecutive weekly lessons, except for other agreed lesson patterns.
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AD HOC LESSONS and WEEKLY 'PAY AS YOU GO' SCHEME
Lessons can also be held on an ad hoc basis. If other commitments prevent you from coming on a regular basis, or if you wish to come weekly but don't wish to pay in four-weekly blocks, you can arrange lessons as and when you need them and pay on the day. If you book your next lesson before leaving, you will need to pay for it in advance. (Please note that 'Pay as you Go' means you may not get your lessons on the same day or time.) And don't worry if you forget your payment. I will direct you to the hole in the wall just around the corner before your lesson begins.
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WE DO NOT OFFER 30 MINUTE FORTNIGHTLY LESSONS*
Why? Because unless we can find another student who wants a fortnightly lesson on the alternate week on the same day and same time, we have an empty session we cannot fill and we would be preventing someone who wanted a weekly lesson in that slot from having one.
*60-minute fortnightly lessons (one student only) are possible but they must be booked at the beginning or the end of the day during quieter periods.
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LATE PAYMENTS
I regret I am unable to reserve any unpaid lessons. Payments must be made in advance or on the day of your lesson.
Failure to pay on time will result in termination of lessons. Interest on unpaid invoices are subject to the terms of the Late Payment of Commercial Debts [Interest] Act 1998.