PIANO MAESTROS 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:  34 weeks of tuition per year (between 10-13 weeks per term), paid in advance at the beginning of each term.

Associate Tutor: 30 minute lesson, £25 | 45 minute lesson, £35.50 | 60 minute lesson, £46

Head Tutor: 30 minute lesson, £28 | 45 minute lesson, £39.50 | 60 minute lesson, £50

FORTHIGHTLY PLAN:  block of 5 lessons per series paid in advance before the first lesson of each series. Suitable only for Grade 5 and above level students.

30 minute lesson, £30 | 45 minute lesson, £42.50 | 60 minute lesson, £55

* 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.

COVID-19 CONTROL MEASURES

Travel on public transport

• Tuition in a student's home will be available only where tutors do not need to travel by public transport at peak times. 
• If this is not possible, consideration should be made to adjust the time of the lesson. If the lesson time adjustment is not possible, lessons will be conducted remotely via a video call.

Arrival at the lesson

• Avoid close proximity between the teacher, students/parents and other household members.
• Lessons have to start and finish promptly to ensure no crossover between students.
• Avoid and prevent contact with any pets.

Teaching set-up

• Arrange the room set-up so that teacher and student can be 2 meters apart.
• If / when this is not possible, 1 meter plus and at least one of the following: a) Side to side positioning b) Wear a face shield c) Wear a face mask or covering.
• Maximise ventilation by opening doors and windows where practicable.  

Avoid contact with common surfaces

• Door handles - the tutor will wait for the student/parent to let them inside.
• Piano keys - the tutor will not use the same piano for any demonstration.
• Music - both, student and tutor must use their own music books.
• Practice notes - students must make their own practice notes.

Hygiene measures

• Student and tutor must wash their hands or use hand sanitising gel immediately before and after each lesson.
• All common surfaces must be cleaned immediately before and after the lesson. 

Possible contact with Covid-19
You must conduct lessons remotely online if any of the following applies to you or anyone in your household;

• Tested positive for Covid-19.
• Continuous cough, temperature or loss of taste or smell symptoms within the last 14 days.
• Had contact with a confirmed Covid-19 case.

Higher and moderate risk students

• You must inform your tutor if you belong to the group of people who are at high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable) or moderate risk (clinically vulnerable) from coronavirus.
• Students who are at higher risk due to age or underlying health conditions are advised to continue their lessons online.
• For students who are at moderate risk, extra vigilance will be applied regarding distancing and cleaning measures. 

Further information on who is at moderate and higher risk from COVID-19 is on NHS official website.

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.

1. NATURE OF LESSONS

• In the foreseeable future, our tuition might be a combination of in-person and online lessons. Lessons will automatically move online if the Tutor or the Student/Parent has to self-isolate, or in order to follow our Covid-19 safety measures. 
   

2. PAYMENTS 

• All piano lessons are paid for in advance for the whole term or agreed series of lessons. The fees must be paid for in full before the first lesson of the term/series. This is done via online bank transfer.
   

3. LATE PAYMENTS

• If the payment is not made by/on the due date, the Student/Parent will be charged a late payment fee of £20. 
• If there is a further delay in paying the fees, the lessons may be suspended until the payment is settled in full. Any lessons suspended due to the late payment will count as missed lessons by the Student.
   

4. REFUNDS

• We do not offer any refunds.

 

5. RESCHEDULING OF LESSONS

• A minimum of 48-hour notice  has to be given to the Tutor if the Student would like to reschedule a lesson.  Only one lesson per term can be rescheduled  to avoid too much disruption of the Tutor’s and other Student’s timetable.
• Lessons cancelled with less than 48-hour notice can not be rescheduled and will count as missed lessons by the Student. 
• On a rare occasion, if the Tutor is absent or unable to deliver a lesson, they will replace that lesson on a day and time suitable for the Student. 
   

6. MISSED LESSONS IN-PERSON & ONLINE

• No-shows  – if the Student won’t show up for the agreed lesson appointment, this lesson can not be rescheduled and will count as a missed lesson by the Student. 
• Late turn-ups  – if the Student turns-up late for their lesson appointment, this lesson will still finish on time according to the agreed schedule.
   

7. TERMINATION OF LESSONS 

• Our tuition agreement continues automatically on a rolling basis from term to term, or series to series. The Student/ Parent can cancel this agreement by giving notice in writing to academy@pianomaestros.co.uk .
• Weekly plan  – a half-term’s cancellation notice is required. Lessons can be stopped only at the end of the term, or after the half-term break. 
• Fortnightly plan  – one-month notice (four weeks) is required. 
   

8. PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND EXAMS

• The Student/Parent agrees to discuss with the Tutor in advance if they wish to appear in any public performance, Piano Maestros concerts or events organised by a Student’s school or other clubs.
• The Student/Parent will not submit an exam application without the consent of the Tutor. 
   

9. CONDUCT

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

COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION FORM 

Signed for and on behalf of Piano Maestros by

Andrea Vargas Kmecova, Director