Payment of Classes
The first class attended may be paid in cash.  Thereafter if parents/students decide to continue an account will be issued for the remainder of the term.
CONDITITIONS OF TUITION 2011
Absentee Policy
Missed lessons will not be refunded, but a make-up lesson may be done on another day if there is availability in another class.  All make-up lessons must be taken within the term. There is a maximum of 3 makeup lessons permitted per term.

Cancellation Policy
If lessons are cancelled within the first two weeks of booking, no cancellation fee applies, but those two lessons must be paid for. However, after this period, a booking and administration fee of $30 will be incurred in addition to the fees for lessons up to the time of cancellation. All cancellations must be to Anna either in person, by phone or email.

Payment
All accounts must be paid within 30 days of issue. Payment can be either in cash, cheque or direct debit. Please make cheques payable to “The Music Tree”, P.O Box 637, Bangalow, 2479 or Direct Debit details are The Music Tree, BSB 062514, acc no 10345358.

Enjoying Your Lessons
The following is some general information along with some suggestions to help you and your child to get the most out of lessons.

• Each lesson is not only designed to develop your child’s musical skills in a fun environment but also aims to promote motor, social and developmental milestones eg: fine motor skills to pop bubbles, co-operative play in sharing instruments and use of the parachute.
• It may take some children a few weeks to settle into the routine of lessons - this is normal.
• The general structure of each week’s session is similar with a varied content. Children learn by repetition and we present a mixture of new and familiar songs along with different ideas on how to use them. You will receive handouts of songs to take home. Children will learn what to expect as they get used to the routine.
• Encourage your child to sit with you on the floor from the beginning. If you can set up a good routine at the start this will make it easier throughout the year.
• Children can be quite unpredictable at times. If your child gets upset during a lesson, feel free to take them outside until they are ready to try again.
• Please feel free to approach your teacher if you have any concerns, queries or other feedback.
• Children in the after school keyboard classes will need to have an instrument at home on which they can practice. If you need any assistance in purchasing an instrument talk to your tutor.
• It is suggested that you aim to practice 5 days a week. In the early stages of learning this will only take a couple of minutes each time. Short regular practice is much more beneficial than one long session a week.
• It is of great benefit to your child if an adult is present during the lesson as they are not only able to help during the class but it is then much easier for the child to practice at home.

Contact Numbers
Anna Honeychurch-Sansom - 02 6687 1713 or mobile 0409 432 829.