Terms and Conditions

a) Lessons with Matt Gibson are: $62 incl. GST for a 30-min session and $110 incl. GST for a 60-min session.

b) Lessons with Matheus Corsi, George Audet, and Sebastian Wright are: $46 incl. GST for a 30-min session and $92 incl. GST for a 60-min session.

c) The studio is open year-round, with tuition typically given in 6 week blocks, with each 6 week block to commence in the week following the end of the previous 6 week block (except where blocks happen to coincide with public holidays). The studio is closed for 4 weeks over Christmas/New Year (typically closing one week before Christmas, with lessons starting back the Monday one week before Term 1 commences at public schools).

d) Lessons falling on public holidays will be suspended, these will not be included in any invoice.

e) To reflect the above policies, lessons are invoiced in blocks of 6 weeks. An invoice will be sent at the start of each 6 week block, payable within one week of the invoice date. Fees are to be paid in advance or no later than the second lesson of that invoice block. If, at any point you are having difficulty paying, please contact the Teacher immediately to make an arrangement.

f) Payment is to be made via the online payment portal supplied with the invoice (this can be paid via bank transfer through the portal, or debit/credit card). Cash is also accepted, however this has to be arranged with your Teacher and the Studio Director (Matt Gibson).

g) Special arrangements can be made for a trial period on request.

h) It is the student’s responsibility to give prior notification to the Teacher of any absences. If a student is sick and unable to attend a lesson, the Teacher must be notified prior to the lesson and no later than 8.00am, preferably via email. Twenty-four hours’ notice is required for all other absences. If notice is given, the lesson will not be charged and the fee credited to the following 6 week block.

i) Lessons missed through the student’s non-attendance without notice will be charged for, unless the circumstances, in the Teacher’s opinion, warrant a special concession. Lessons cancelled by the Teacher will be carried forward to the following block.

j) Lessons will be one-on-one in all instances unless prior arrangements have been made with the Teacher (exceptions shall be made for parents/guardians of students). Occasionally another teacher may sit-in on a lesson for educational purposes, although students/parents reserve the right to deny this.

k) Students will be respectful towards teachers, fellow students, parents and equipment at all times whilst on the premises. The studio reserves the right to terminate a student’s enrolment if their behaviour in the eyes of the studio staff is unacceptable. In the instance of termination, refunds for the remaining lessons will be made available via direct deposit.

l) The Teacher will not enter the student for any examinations or competitions without the student’s consent; the Teacher’s opinion as to what examinations and competitions are suitable at each state of the student’s progress should be accepted by the student and the parent.

m) Notice to discontinue lessons must be given no later than the first lesson of a lesson block; otherwise, the fees for half of the block will become payable. If a student does not intend to continue lessons in the new year, written notice should be given by the final lesson of the current year. Where no such notice is given, Teachers are entitled to charge a half-block (3 weeks) fees in lieu thereof.

n) Except in cases of sudden emergency (e.g. illness), the Teacher is expected to give a half-block’s (3 weeks) notice of their inability to accept students in the following term.

o) Video surveillance is enabled in all rooms for the safety of students and staff. Recordings are video (visual) only, and are securely stored and used only for safeguarding purposes. These recording are only accessible by the studio director (Matt Gibson) and are retained until the storage capacity is reached (1T hard-drive, stored locally). They will not be accessed, shared, or retained beyond what is necessary for safety or legal compliance, in accordance with Australian privacy law.

p) We strongly believe that a good teacher should be experienced not just in the classroom but also in real-life. So, whilst not a policy, please understand that all tutors at Matt Gibson Drums are working musicians as well. This means that occasionally lessons may be cancelled for shows, tours, rehearsals, etc. We will do our best to make sure that you are notified of any absences as far in advance as possible. Any lessons that have been paid for that are missed as a result of these circumstances will be credited as usual.

q) Any concerns or complaints regarding lessons, payments, or teaching quality should be directed to the Teacher or to Matt Gibson Drums in writing via info@mattgibsondrums.com. We are committed to resolving issues promptly and professionally.

Reference to the students in these Conditions includes the parents or guardians of a child/student where the context allows. Matt Gibson Drums reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any point without notice.