Studio Policy
Studio procedures for in person lessons (COVID19)
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Microphones are sterilised after each use
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Face away from each other when singing, not directly in front
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Only 1 person in the studio at a time. Parent to wait outside
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Windows and door will be open with the fan gently blowing toward the outside.
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Please bring your own water bottle
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If showing signs of illness, please organise and online lesson instead
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Cancellation Policy
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24 hours notice is required to cancel a lesson without charge.
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If possible reschedule your lesson.
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Sick or showing any sign of illness on the morning of your lesson?
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Notify Dot via text by 9 am or asap.
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Have an online lesson. There are plenty other things to do e.g. song selection, theory, vocal anatomy
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Don't sing if you have a sore throat
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Payment Policy
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Weekly lessons may be paid weekly or 5 weekly.
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Invoices are not provided unless requested.
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Please allow 2 days for direct deposits to land into my account.
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Fees paid in advance are non-refundable.
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Payment of fees is considered an agreement to continue lessons for the term, month or week.
Direct deposit into the following account:
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Account Name: Dorothy Thorpe
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Bank: NAB, BSB 083256, Account No. 795210422
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Please put your/or your child's name in the reference
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Punctuality
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Lessons begin at the appointed time.
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Please arrive 5 minutes before your lesson time or be ready 5 minutes before your Zoom lesson.
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Please do not arrive too early, as there is no indoor waiting area apart from the studio.
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Students arriving late may not have their lesson time extended.
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Teaching period
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Lessons are conducted during the Victorian school terms.
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There are no lessons on Public Holidays (unless advised)