Terms and Conditions

a)     Lessons with Matt Gibson are charged at: 30-minute invoiced at $55.00 excl. GST and 60-minute lessons are invoiced at $95.00 excl. GST.

b)     Lessons with George Audet are charged at: 30-minute invoiced at $37.50 excl. GST and 60-minute lessons are invoiced at $70.00 excl. GST.

c)     Lessons with Matheus Corsi are charged at: 30-minute invoiced at $40 excl. GST and 60-minute lessons are invoiced at $80.00 excl. GST.

d)     An invoice will be sent at the start of each term, payable within one week of the invoice date. Fees are payable per term in advance or no later than the second lesson of that term. If, at any point you are having difficulty paying, please contact the Teacher immediately to make an arrangement (we are pretty understanding of this)

e)     Payment to be made preferably via direct deposit as stated on the invoice, however cash is acceptable.

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

g)     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).

h)     Tuition will be typically given by the term of ten consecutive weekly lessons, each term to commence in the week following the end of the previous term’s holidays, except where ten-week terms coincide with public holidays (unless otherwise specified by the Teacher).

i)      Lessons will be suspended for periods over the school holidays as announced by the Teacher. Lessons falling on public holidays will be suspended unless otherwise agreed between the student and the teacher. These may be rescheduled or omitted depending on availability.

j)      Lessons missed through the student’s non-attendance 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 term or caught up where possible.

k)     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 (This is the policy, but again… we are pretty understanding of this).

l)      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.

m)   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.

n)     Notice to discontinue lessons must be given no later than the first lesson of a Term; otherwise, the fees for half of the Term 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-term’s fees in lieu thereof.

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

p)     Video surveillance is enabled in all rooms for the safety of students and staff. Recordings are securely stored and used only for safeguarding purposes. They will not be accessed, shared, or retained beyond what is necessary for safety or legal compliance, in accordance with Australian privacy law.

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.