Pricing
Lessons may be paid weekly at the casual rate, 4 weeks in advance, or by the term (usually 8 or 10 weeks). Lessons paid in advance are discounted as below.
Shared lessons are a cheaper option for family or friends of similar ability.
Shared lessons are to be paid a term in advance (except for the initial trial lesson).
No refunds are available for shared lessons.
30 Minutes shared lesson are only available for children under 12 years of age.
Payment Options
The first lesson is paid in cash. Subsequent lessons in cash or monthly via direct deposit.
Direct Deposit or EFT into the following account:
Account Name: Dorothy Thorpe, Bank: NAB, BSB 083 256, Account number 79521 0422
Please put your/or your child's name in the reference
Individual Lesson Paid Weekly
Individual - Blocks of 4
Covid19 Special Rate - Block of 5
Individual - Blocks of 10 (or per term)
BEST
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Studio Policy
Cancellation Policy
24 hours notice is required to cancel a lesson without charge. If possible Dot may reschedule a lesson on another day during the week.
Sick
If sick on the day of your lesson please text by 9 am. If you have a sore throat, its best to rest the voice until you feel comfortable speaking. Parents are advised not to send children to lessons if they are feeling unwell.
Payment Policy
The first lesson is paid in cash. Subsequent lessons may be paid weekly in cash, monthly or per term via direct deposit. Lessons paid monthly or per term receive a discount, see pricing above.
Direct Deposit or EFT may be deposited into the following account:
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Account Name: Dorothy Thorpe
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Bank: NAB, BSB 083-256, Account No. 79521 0422
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Please put your/or your child's name in the reference
Fees
Fees for each Term are due on the first lesson of each Term
Fees paid in advance are non-refundable.
Payment of fees is considered an agreement to continue lessons for the term,month or week.
Punctuality
Lessons begin at the appointed time. Please arrive 5 minutes before your lesson time. Please do not arrive too early, as there is no indoor waiting area apart from the studio. Students arriving late may not have their lesson time extended.
Media
Students give permission for photos and videos to be used on the website and/or other social media sites unless otherwise requested.
Teaching period
Lessons are conducted during the Victorian school terms. There are no lessons on Public Holidays.