MUSIC TUITION STRUCTURE, 2016 TERM DATES, FEE SYSTEM & PRICE CHARTS
Music Tuition Structure
Students enroll for our school term or part thereof when starting after term has commenced, then are individually tutored at the same regular weekly timeslot. We are open for music tuition between 10.00am and 10.00pm Monday to Friday plus Saturdays & Sundays by appointment so there are a large selection of tuition times available. A range of tuition incentives are in place – including early payment discounts and reduced rates for juniors, low income earners, and pensioners (see Music Tuition Fee System below). Once started, students progress incrementally using starting age and experience as a guide, ie: cheapest for youngest progressing through to senior secondary rate then onto young adult and adult rates (see Music Tuition Fee System below). The youngest least experienced starters attract the cheapest fees when we enroll them in our special
½ Unit (30mins per week)
term lessons with beginners in mind. This allows just enough time to learn the material for further individual home practice. Once students acheive during this phase other weekly time configurations are then available to achieve the next level of results. For example:
¾ Unit (45mins per week) or
Full Unit (60mins per week)
tuition is available & encouraged to fast track learning. And the good news is, to ensure tuition time and value-for-money are maximised, we offer to re-schedule any missed lessons to another day or week throughout the term and yes, trial lessons are available on request to help the uncertain get started. Depending on your circumstances, we can even come to you, or do dual lessons (two friends or family in same session), and we offer discounts for multiple family members (two or three doing lessons). For this and more see Simple Notes On Our Tuition (bottom of this page).
½ Unit (30mins per week)
term lessons with beginners in mind. This allows just enough time to learn the material for further individual home practice. Once students acheive during this phase other weekly time configurations are then available to achieve the next level of results. For example:
¾ Unit (45mins per week) or
Full Unit (60mins per week)
tuition is available & encouraged to fast track learning. And the good news is, to ensure tuition time and value-for-money are maximised, we offer to re-schedule any missed lessons to another day or week throughout the term and yes, trial lessons are available on request to help the uncertain get started. Depending on your circumstances, we can even come to you, or do dual lessons (two friends or family in same session), and we offer discounts for multiple family members (two or three doing lessons). For this and more see Simple Notes On Our Tuition (bottom of this page).
2016 Term Dates
Term 1 |
Monday 18 January - Friday 8 April (12 Weeks) |
Mid Semester Break |
(1 Week) |
Term 2 |
Monday 18 April - Friday 1 July (11 Weeks) |
Mid Year Break |
(2 Weeks) |
Term 3 |
Monday 8 July - Friday 23 September (10 Weeks) |
Mid Semester Break |
(1 Week) |
Term 4 |
Monday 3 October - Friday 16 December (11 Weeks) |
Music Tuition Fee System
Our competitively priced fee structure is age and experience based and is as cheap and fair as we can make it to allow everyone to get involved. And, while we would prefer our clients to pay for the music tuition term prior to commencement of lessons, we understand that sometimes the household budget just does not always allow for this. So, with this in mind, we developed a unique strategy to help you get going. It's as easy as ABC:
(A) PAY-AS-YOU-GO flexible payment options (pay weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or start, middle or end of term)
(B) EARLY-PAYER-DISCOUNT-RATE (when payments are started between week 1 - 5 of term)
(C) TEN-LEVEL-PRICE-CHARTS to find the right tuition pricing (based on school age, music course, employment status, etc)
To work out how to save money simply follow the green arrows which show you (A) the PAY-AS-YOU-GO periods on the FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE (sample form) to check when you get the discount, then (B), use column 1 "Discount Rate" on TUITION PRICE CHART (sample) to see the cheapest tuition rate for the amount of weekly time you want, then (C) peruse the TEN-LEVEL-PRICE-CHARTS tiered pricing to check where which chart applies to you. Here we go . . .
(A) PAY-AS-YOU-GO flexible payment options (pay weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or start, middle or end of term)
(B) EARLY-PAYER-DISCOUNT-RATE (when payments are started between week 1 - 5 of term)
(C) TEN-LEVEL-PRICE-CHARTS to find the right tuition pricing (based on school age, music course, employment status, etc)
To work out how to save money simply follow the green arrows which show you (A) the PAY-AS-YOU-GO periods on the FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE (sample form) to check when you get the discount, then (B), use column 1 "Discount Rate" on TUITION PRICE CHART (sample) to see the cheapest tuition rate for the amount of weekly time you want, then (C) peruse the TEN-LEVEL-PRICE-CHARTS tiered pricing to check where which chart applies to you. Here we go . . .
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* DISCOUNT RATE
If you start paying between week 1-5 of term, you pay this rate for ALL your lessons. |
** STANDARD RATE
If you start paying after week 5 of term, you pay this rate for ALL your lessons. |
*** LATE RATE
If you start paying after week 8 of term, this is the rate you pay for ALL your lessons. |
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EARLY-PAYER-DISCOUNT-RATE
TUITION PRICE CHART (sample) |
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TEN-LEVEL-PRICE-CHARTS (2016)
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Music Tuition Price Charts
1. Infants School Year K-2 Rate ✰
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$15.00 p/w |
$17.50 p/w |
$20.00 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$30.00 p/w |
$33.75 p/w |
$37.50 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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✰ NOTE: Infants ½ Unit may run for only 20mins per session due to child's concentration ability.
2. Primary School Year 3-4 Rate
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$17.50 p/w |
$20.00 p/w |
$22.50 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$30.00 p/w |
$33.75 p/w |
$37.50 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$42.50 p/w |
$46.25 p/w |
$52.50 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$42.50 p/w |
$46.25 p/w |
$52.50 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$65.00 p/w |
$71.25 p/w |
$77.50 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$87.50p/w |
$93.75 p/w |
$100.00 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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3. Primary School Year 5-6 Rate
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$20.00 p/w |
$22.50 p/w |
$27.00 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$32.50 p/w |
$36.25 p/w |
$40.00 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$45.00 p/w |
$48.75 p/w |
$55.00 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$45.00 p/w |
$48.75 p/w |
$55.00 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$67.50 p/w |
$73.75 p/w |
$80.00 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$90.00 p/w |
$96.25 p/w |
$102.50 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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4. Secondary School Year 7-9, Part-time/Low Income, Unemployed & Pensioner Rate
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$22.50 p/w |
$25.00 p/w |
$27.50 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$35.00 p/w |
$38.75 p/w |
$42.50 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$47.50 p/w |
$51.25 p/w |
$57.50 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$47.50 p/w |
$51.25 p/w |
$57.50 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$70.00 p/w |
$76.25 p/w |
$82.50 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$92.50 p/w |
$98.75 p/w |
$105.00 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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5. Senior Secondary Year 10-12 & Young Working Adult Rate
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$25.00 p/w |
$27.50 p/w |
$30.00 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$37.50 p/w |
$41.25 p/w |
$45.00 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$50.00 p/w |
$55.00 p/w |
$60.00 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$50.00 p/w |
$55.00 p/w |
$60.00 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$72.50 p/w |
$78.75 p/w |
$85.00 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$95.00 p/w |
$101.25 p/w |
$107.50 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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6. Secondary School Music CPM Exam Students Year 9-12
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$27.50 p/w |
$30.00 p/w |
$32.50 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$40.00 p/w |
$43.75 p/w |
$47.50 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$52.50 p/w |
$57.50 p/w |
$62.50 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$52.50 p/w |
$57.50 p/w |
$62.50 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$75.00 p/w |
$81.25 p/w |
$87.50 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$97.50 p/w |
$103.75 p/w |
$110.00 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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7. Regular Adult Working Rate
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$30.00 p/w |
$32.50 p/w |
$35.00 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$42.50 p/w |
$46.25 p/w |
$50.00 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$55.00 p/w |
$60.00 p/w |
$65.00 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$55.00 p/w |
$60.00 p/w |
$65.00 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$77.50 p/w |
$83.25 p/w |
$90.00 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$100.00 p/w |
$106.25 p/w |
$112.50 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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8. Professional Working Adult Tuition Rate
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$32.50 p/w |
$35.00 p/w |
$37.50 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$45.00 p/w |
$48.75 p/w |
$52.50 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$57.50 p/w |
$62.50 p/w |
$67.50 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$57.50 p/w |
$62.50 p/w |
$67.50 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$80.00 p/w |
$85.75 p/w |
$92.50 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$102.50 p/w |
$108.75 p/w |
$115.00 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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9. Recording Arrangement Tuition Rate (includes extra 15 minutes free lesson time)
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$35.00 p/w |
$37.50 p/w |
$40.00 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$47.50 p/w |
$51.25 p/w |
$55.00 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$60.00 p/w |
$65.00 p/w |
$70.00 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$60.00 p/w |
$65.00 p/w |
$70.00 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$82.50 p/w |
$88.25 p/w |
$95.00 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$105.00 p/w |
$111.25 p/w |
$117.50 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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10. Single Session Tuition Rate (includes extra 15 minutes free lesson time)
Lesson Length |
Discount Rate* |
Standard Rate** |
Late Rate*** |
½ Unit (1 x 30mins p/w) |
$35.00 p/w |
$37.50 p/w |
$40.00 p/w |
¾ Unit (1 x 45mins p/w) |
$47.50 p/w |
$51.25 p/w |
$55.00 p/w |
Full Unit (1 x 60mins p/w) |
$60.00 p/w |
$65.00 p/w |
$70.00 p/w |
Double ½ Unit (2 x 30mins p/w) |
$60.00 p/w |
$65.00 p/w |
$70.00 p/w |
Double ¾ Unit (2 x 45mins p/w) |
$82.50 p/w |
$88.25 p/w |
$95.00 p/w |
Double Full Unit (2 x 60mins p/w) |
$105.00 p/w |
$111.25 p/w |
$117.50 p/w |
Other Configurations |
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SIMPLE NOTES ON OUR TUITION:
1. YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT. You don't need your own instrument to start lessons. We have everything you need and offer very cheap instrument hire pending your instrument purchase.
2. THE RIGHT INSTRUMENT. And yes, we sell new and used musical instruments and music equipment in our onsite shop and we have a complete layby system so you can pay off musical instruments, equipment, accessories and other items. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you DON'T buy any gear until we ascertain your musical needs to ensure the right equipment for you.
3. TRIAL LESSONS. Also, trial lessons are available on request to help the uncertain get started. Please contact us to arrange your one-time no obligation trial music lesson.
4. MULTI-SIBLING DISCOUNT. We have lots of families with two or three doing individual tuition each week so yes, we do special multiple family members rates. So if you have three children that want to do music; or a parent and child; or any other configuration simply contact us for details.
5. DOUBLE STUDENT PER SESSION DISCOUNT. And yes, we also do dual lessons ie: two family members or two friends with the tutor in the same lesson. As long as there is reasonable ability match (ie: a fast learning 12 year old plus a "keep-up" parent; two teenagers; or maybe even two "mums on a mission"). Contact us for details and we'll ascertain learning compatibility then get underway.
6. WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS: Equipped with a full wheel chair ramp at the front of the building, our facilities are mobility access friendly. No steps or level changes inside so ease of movement is safe and welcoming.
7. WE CAN COME TO YOU. In genuine cases we can come to you: In cases of genuine transport or health difficulty, if the parent/carer or music student is incapacitated, invalided, house bound or in some way unable to take lessons at our studio then we can come to you - even in hospital or any type of rehabilitation, recovery, or halfway house. To calculate the cost, simply add $10 per ½ Unit lesson to all the amounts shown in the columns above. Contact us to discuss you options.
8. FORTNIGHTLY LESSONS. Fortnightly tuition is available in genuine transport / travel circumstances for long distance students but it is recommended to do a mixture ie: adding in a couple of weekly sessions within the term. It works like this; do mostly 60mins a fortnight but then split one or two of the 60min sessions back to 30min sessions across consecutive weeks which ultimately builds better learning while generally still reducing your amount of travel over the whole term.
9. MISSED LESSONS. To ensure tuition time and value-for-money are maximised, we offer to re-schedule any missed lessons to another day or week throughout the term. To claim your lesson re-schedule simply call or SMS text message with at least a working days notice (around 8 hours).
10. REQUIRED TUITION EXTRAS. Once we commence tuition, students are issued with a starter pack (ie: Book/CD/DVD, guitar plectrums, drums sticks, etc) which is added to your starting tuition fees.
11. LATE FEES. A $40 administration fee will be applied to your remaining balance due if you do not complete your term fees payments by the end of the term.
12. PRICES. Published music tuition prices as appearing here may change without notice. We may offer to reduce these prices to assist you with tuition.
13. PAYMENT METHODS. We accept many payment forms of payment including cash, cheque, bank transfer and eftpos available in our Taree office. So, feel free to pay by
1. YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT. You don't need your own instrument to start lessons. We have everything you need and offer very cheap instrument hire pending your instrument purchase.
2. THE RIGHT INSTRUMENT. And yes, we sell new and used musical instruments and music equipment in our onsite shop and we have a complete layby system so you can pay off musical instruments, equipment, accessories and other items. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you DON'T buy any gear until we ascertain your musical needs to ensure the right equipment for you.
3. TRIAL LESSONS. Also, trial lessons are available on request to help the uncertain get started. Please contact us to arrange your one-time no obligation trial music lesson.
4. MULTI-SIBLING DISCOUNT. We have lots of families with two or three doing individual tuition each week so yes, we do special multiple family members rates. So if you have three children that want to do music; or a parent and child; or any other configuration simply contact us for details.
5. DOUBLE STUDENT PER SESSION DISCOUNT. And yes, we also do dual lessons ie: two family members or two friends with the tutor in the same lesson. As long as there is reasonable ability match (ie: a fast learning 12 year old plus a "keep-up" parent; two teenagers; or maybe even two "mums on a mission"). Contact us for details and we'll ascertain learning compatibility then get underway.
6. WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS: Equipped with a full wheel chair ramp at the front of the building, our facilities are mobility access friendly. No steps or level changes inside so ease of movement is safe and welcoming.
7. WE CAN COME TO YOU. In genuine cases we can come to you: In cases of genuine transport or health difficulty, if the parent/carer or music student is incapacitated, invalided, house bound or in some way unable to take lessons at our studio then we can come to you - even in hospital or any type of rehabilitation, recovery, or halfway house. To calculate the cost, simply add $10 per ½ Unit lesson to all the amounts shown in the columns above. Contact us to discuss you options.
8. FORTNIGHTLY LESSONS. Fortnightly tuition is available in genuine transport / travel circumstances for long distance students but it is recommended to do a mixture ie: adding in a couple of weekly sessions within the term. It works like this; do mostly 60mins a fortnight but then split one or two of the 60min sessions back to 30min sessions across consecutive weeks which ultimately builds better learning while generally still reducing your amount of travel over the whole term.
9. MISSED LESSONS. To ensure tuition time and value-for-money are maximised, we offer to re-schedule any missed lessons to another day or week throughout the term. To claim your lesson re-schedule simply call or SMS text message with at least a working days notice (around 8 hours).
10. REQUIRED TUITION EXTRAS. Once we commence tuition, students are issued with a starter pack (ie: Book/CD/DVD, guitar plectrums, drums sticks, etc) which is added to your starting tuition fees.
11. LATE FEES. A $40 administration fee will be applied to your remaining balance due if you do not complete your term fees payments by the end of the term.
12. PRICES. Published music tuition prices as appearing here may change without notice. We may offer to reduce these prices to assist you with tuition.
13. PAYMENT METHODS. We accept many payment forms of payment including cash, cheque, bank transfer and eftpos available in our Taree office. So, feel free to pay by
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1. Cash
2. Cheque (made out to Groundwater’s Guitar School) presented in person to our Taree office or by mail to: 58 Commerce Street Taree NSW 2430 3. Credit or debit card, in person at our Taree officfe or by phone (direct payment line: (02) 6533 1535 and have your details ready), 4. or use your own internet banking facility or visit a branch of your financial institution to direct debit (EFT) payments to: Groundwater’s Guitar School Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062 603 ACC: 1017 1092 5. We have eftpos facilities available at our Taree office and accept all cards so you can pay at the time of your lessons or take advantage of our long opening hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am - 8.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm Public & School Holidays by appointment and just come in any time to make tuition or other payments. |
