REGISTRATION FORM

TUITION FEES

Tuition will be given in blocks of lessons called series. A series commences on the date that the first lesson is given. Additonal lessons during the holidays are available on request.

WEEKLY PLAN: 10 - 12 lessons per series (term)

30 minute lesson - £24.00 / 45 minute lesson - £34.00 / 60 minute lesson - £44.00

FLEXIBLE FORTHIGHTLY PLAN: 5 lessons per series

30 minute lesson - £32.50 / 45 minute lesson - £43.75 / 60 minute lesson - £55.00

* Piano Maestros may increase the tuition fees from time to time and will give written notice of such an increase to the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian) by no later than the start of the series of lessons preceding the series when the increase takes effect.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING PERMISSION

We like to record the evidence of our work and some of our concerts may be video recorded. Our DVDs will be solely available to the parents for their personal use. Selected performances may be chosen to be showcased on the Piano Maestros website. We may also use some images on our social media sites.

Conditions of photographing and recording of pupils;

1. In accordance with our child protection policy we will not permit photographs, video or other images of children to be taken without the consent of the parents.

2. We will take steps to ensure the footage and images are used solely for the purpose they are intended. If you become aware that these images are being used inappropriately you should inform Piano Maestros immediately.

3. We will not use the personal details or full names of any pupil, and we will always notify you if your child has or is likely to appear in a photograph or in the promotional video (even if you have given consent on this form).

PERSONAL DATA INFORMATION

We only collect data we need in order to provide you with the services you have asked us to provide. We will use your email address to send you invoices, and you will also be receiving automated SMS reminders 48 hours before your upcoming appointment. In some exceptional circumstances, if there is a need to discuss anything related to your / your child’s piano tuition, we may need to contact you on your telephone number.

You can opt out of receiving the SMS reminders and/or emails about our upcoming events at any time, and you can email your request to office@pianomaestros.co.uk. You will, however, receive information relevant to your tuition fees, or other important details related to your piano tuition (information about the examination dates, tuition reports, etc).

For more information and the complete Privacy Policy please contact us, or visit our website.

Lessons

The Teacher will give tuition in Series of lessons consisting of the number of lessons specified overleaf. Series will not necessarily coincide with school terms. The Teacher will give the lessons at the time and location specified overleaf and the Teacher will reserve this time slot for the Pupil.

Payment of fees

The Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian) will pay the fees for each Series in full before the first lesson of the Series.

Holidays

Before the first lesson of each Series, the Teacher will give the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian) written notice of (i) holiday breaks (when lessons will not be given) up to the start of the following Series; (ii) the date of the final lesson in the Series; and (iii) the start date of the following Series. Holiday breaks may occur partway through a Series.
Lessons will take place on public holidays only by prior agreement between the Teacher and the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian).

Missed lessons

Outside the holiday breaks notified to the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian) in accordance with Condition 3 above, the Teacher will charge for any scheduled lessons which the Pupil does not attend, unless the Teacher chooses not to do so because of exceptional circumstances. If the Teacher is obliged to cancel a scheduled lesson, the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian) may choose between (i) carrying the lesson forward; (ii) receiving a replacement lesson; or (iii) receiving a refund of the lesson fee.

Examinations, competitions and public performances

The Pupil will not be entered for any examination, competition or public performance without the prior consent of both the Teacher and the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian).

Termination of tuition

(a) This Agreement may be ended by mutual consent at any time by both signatories to it signing and dating a written statement to that effect.
(b) Either signatory to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement by giving notice in writing to the other signatory at least one month before the end of a Series for the termination to take effect at the end of that Series. Termination by one signatory may take effect at the end of a Series only and not at any other time. If the Teacher gives notice to terminate tuition at the end of a Series in accordance with this Condition the Teacher will continue to provide lessons until the end of that Series.

Failure to give notice

Unless terminated under Condition 6 above, this Agreement shall continue from Series to Series. If the Pupil (or the Pupil’s Parent or Guardian) fails to give full notice to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Condition 6(b) above and the signatories have not agreed to terminate the Agreement in accordance with Condition 6(a) above, the following charges will be made in lieu of notice:

(a) Where the notice given is less than that required under Condition 6(b), and not in accordance with Condition 6(a), but is one month or more before the start of the next Series: 10% of the fees for the next Series;

(b) Where the notice given is less than one month but more than three weeks before the start of the next series: 25% of the fees for the next Series;

(c) Where the notice given is less than three weeks but more than two weeks before the start of the next series: 50% of the fees for the next Series;

(d) Where the notice given is less than two weeks before the start of the next series:100% of the fees for the next Series;

If the Pupil stops attending lessons while a Series is ongoing, the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian) is not entitled to a refund of any fees paid for that Series. The Pupil is entitled to attend any lessons paid for.

If the Teacher stops lessons without giving the correct notice specified in Condition 6(b) above the Teacher shall refund any fees already paid for any lessons not given.

Conduct

If the Teacher, using his reasonable discretion, feels unable to continue tuition on account of conduct by the Pupil or anyone connected with the Pupil which makes it unethical or unsafe to continue teaching the Pupil, the fees for any outstanding lessons will not be refundable.

Changes

(a) Any changes to the terms of this Agreement must be confirmed in writing and signed and dated by both the Teacher and the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or guardian).

(b) If the Teacher chooses to waive any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise (forexample, if the Teacher chooses to waive fees for any lessons which the Pupil does not attend) this shall not mean that he must do so in future or that he waives any other rights or remedies, unless agreed in writing in accordance with Condition 9(a) above.

10. Governing law and jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction of the location for the lessons (specified above) and the signatories to this Agreement agree that any dispute relating to the subject matter of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that jurisdiction.

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Signed for and on behalf of Piano Maestros by

Andrea Vargas Kmecova, Director