Music Time School

An Introduction to Music Time School

Music Time School in Dandenong was first established some 20 years ago, and has since gone on to become one of the largest independent music schools in Australia.

Tuition:
Tuition is available on the following:
PIANO - ORGAN - KEYBOARD - GUITAR - VIOLIN - FLUTE - CLARINET - SAXOPHONE - BASS - DRUMS - SINGING

Students are tutored in private individual one-on-one lessons from the age of 5 right up through adult years and have the option of studying for music grades or just for their own enjoyment of playing music. All instrumental lessons include basic music theory with group theory classes available for students studying Grade 2 and above.

Fees and Enrolment
Lessons are charged at a base rate of $18.50 per each weekly half hour private lesson. Lessons are charged on a 10 week term basis. Therefore, at the commencement of each 10 week term period, an account for $185.00 etc. will be issued to each student. Term fees must be paid in advance, unless other arrangements with the Principal have been organised. The School has the right to cancel lessons if the term payment has not been received after the 4th week of each new term. A 5% Family Discount of term fees is allowed on 2 or more of the same immediate family taking tuition. At point of enrolment a bond fee of $40.00 is payable. This fee is in addition to the first time fees. $5.00 of this fee is for administration costs, the remaining $35.00 is held in trust and is refundable at termination of lessons provided that 4 weeks notice of termination in writing is given. Payment can be by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or Credit Card.

Trial Lessons
Prior to committing to a 10 week term period, Music Time offers 2 x Trial Lessons at $18.50 each. This will give prospective students and parents the opportunity to evaluate the outcome of the lessons and to see whether the student will enjoy the experience and wish to continue. There is no obligation to continue with lessons after this trial period.

Missed Lessons
The Policy of Music Time is that lessons missed are automatically forfeited. The reason behind this policy is that all teachers at Music Time School are employed on a 10 week contract basis and are paid whether the student is in attendance or absent. The only exception to this condition is with the presentation of a Doctor's Certificate within 7 days of the missed lesson, and this lesson will be either credited or made up. In extraordinary circumstances and at total discretion of the Principal (i.e. the absence is understood to be unavoidable or sufficient notification has been given) the missed lesson will be made-up by the teacher only when an available make-up time becomes available.

School Camps
In the event of a student being required to attend an education school camp, excursion or special parent/teaching meeting, this lesson will be made up by the teacher only when an available make-up time becomes available.

School/Holidays
Music Time School does not close for Education Department school holidays (except the Christmas break) and lessons missed during these periods will be forfeited unless prior arrangements have been made.

Public Holidays
The school does close on Public Holidays, and lessons scheduled on these days will be made up.

A.M.E.B., A.N.Z.C.A. and A.G.M.S. Examinations
Students may be recommended by their teachers to sit for Australian Music Examination Board (A.M.E.B.), Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts (A.N.Z.C.A.) or Australian Guild of Music and Speech Examinations. These occur twice yearly and are a good stepping stone for students who may wish to be accredited for their musical achievements. The decision to enter students into these examinations is at the discretion of the teacher and a decision is made only after consultation between the teacher, the student and parents. The A.M.E.B., A.N.Z.C.A. and the A.G.M.S. charge an enrolment fee and these are in addition to our term fees. As Music Time is a registered examination centre for the A.M.E.B., A.N.Z.C.A. and the A.G.M.S., all piano, organ and keyboard examinations will more than likely be held at Music Time. Examinations for all other instruments will be held either at Melbourne University, Victorian College or Arts in St. Kilda Road, Yamaha Music in Malvern or the Salvation Army Headquarters in Camberwell.

Concerts
A mini-concert is held every second month at Music Time School. Concerts are not compulsory but are a great opportunity for interested students to perform in an informal setting to parents, family and friends.

Teaching Times
The School's teaching times are between 3.30pm to 9.00pm Monday to Friday and between 8.30am and 2.00pm on Saturday.