Lucy Pegler - Violinist and Teacher
Policies
Conditions of music tuition
Thank you for choosing to have music lessons with me. Please read the conditions of music tuition below. (this is based on the ISM music lessons agreement). Any questions please ask, I'd be happy to answer.
1. Music Lesson Schedule
Termly lessons
Music lessons are scheduled termly, following your schools terms. Each school year consists of 6 terms. There can be up to 11 or 12 weeks of lessons per double term. Your lessons reserve a weekly slot that the teacher holds exclusively for you on each week of the term. This is your spot secured and can't be taken by anyone else but you.
Before the first lesson of each term, the teacher will give the pupil (or the pupils parents or carer) written confirmation
on the invoice of (I) the dates and times of lessons reserved for the pupil during the term. (II) The start date for the following term's lessons.
New students can start lessons on any week in the term providing a slot is available. Students can have 1 - 2 lessons first (this is charged at the same rate as a lesson), before committing to termly lessons.
Pay as you go lessons
Flexible terms can apply for adults/young adults who have a busy study or work schedule, having lessons during weekday school hours or evenings. Please ask me about availability. This is primarily for young adults and adults with work or study commitments but will also consider other reasons.
2. Payment of Fees
Payment of fees are due in advance of the lessons at the beginning of each term before the first lesson of the term. Invoices will be sent out a week before lessons are due to start. This will also include the start date for the following terms lessons.
3. Missed lessons
The teacher will charge for any scheduled lesson that the student does not attend, unless the teacher chooses not to do so because of exceptional circumstances. In such cases, the teacher will attempt to make up one lesson in a double term as a replacement lesson during the term as (a) below. If (a) is not possible then the lesson remains chargeable.
If the teacher cancels a scheduled lesson, the pupil can:
(a) receive a replacement lesson, on the same lesson day or different day in the term or in the school holidays.
(b) the lesson can be carried forward to the following term.
(c) If (a) and (b) are not possible, then a full refund will be given to the student/students parent.
4. Examinations, competitions and public performances
The pupil will not be entered for any examination, competition or public performance. (This only applies to the instrument that they are having lessons on at this studio), without the agreement of both the teacher and the pupil (or pupil’s parent/carer, where appropriate).
5. Termination
(a) Lessons may be terminated by the pupil/pupil’s parent or the teacher by giving 1 months notice in writing, at least one month before the end of the term, for the termination to take effect at the end of that term. Such termination will take effect at the end of term only and not at any other time. If the teacher gives notice to terminate tuition at the end of term in accordance with this condition 5 (a), the teacher will continue to provide lessons until the end of that term.
(b) Where fees are not paid on time, the teacher will send 2 reminders to the parent/student. If no contact is made by the parent/student, the teacher reserves the right to terminate this agreement with immediate effect by giving written notice of termination to the student or student’s parent or carer. This right to terminate is without prejudice to any other rights the teacher might have.
6. Failure to give notice
Unless terminated under condition 5 above, this agreement shall continue from term to term. If the pupil (or the pupils parent/carer), fails to give full notice to terminate the agreement in accordance with condition 5 (a) above the following charges will be made in lieu of notice
Where the notice given is less than that required under condition 5(a), less than one month before the start of the next term, one month of the fees will be chargeable for the next term.
If the pupil stops attending lessons during the term, the pupil (or the pupils parent or carer) is not entitled to a refund of any fees paid for that term. The pupil is entitled to attend any lessons paid for.
If the Teacher stops lessons without giving the correct notice specified in Condition 5 (a) above, the Teacher shall refund any fees already paid for any lessons not given.
7. Conduct
If the Teacher, in his or her reasonable opinion, feels unable to continue tuition on account of unreasonable conduct by the pupil or anyone connected with the pupil, the fees for any outstanding lessons will not be refundable.
8. Changes
(a)Any changes to the terms of this Agreement must be confirmed in writing or by email, by both the Teacher and the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or carer).
If the Teacher chooses to waive any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise (for example, if the Teacher chooses to waive fees for any lessons which the Pupil does not attend) this shall not mean that he or she must do so in future or that he or she waives any other rights or remedies, unless agreed in writing in accordance with Conditions 8(a) above.
9. Extra Lessons
Extra lessons outside of school terms can be arranged in school holidays upon request.
10. Communication
For the purposes of this Agreement written notice must be given in paper writing or by email.