Layston Music

Layston Music | Terms & Conditions

Updated June 2023

Terms & Conditions of Becoming a Layston Music Client/Student

 

By becoming a student/client of Layston Music and by continuing to have music lessons​ with Layston Music, you (or your parent/guardian) are agreeing to the below terms and conditions.

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FEES, LESSONS and CANCELLATIONS

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* Lessons are booked in half termly blocks.

* Fees for each half term are payable in FULL and to be received ON or BEFORE the first lesson of each half term.

* You will be invoiced half-termly in advance for your PRIVATE & GROUP lessons. Weekly payments are at the discretion of Layston Music's Centre Manager (Talena Cuthbert)

* All weeks must be paid for whether you/your child attends or not  

- if 24 hours' notice is given for an absence, lesson videos can requested in order for you to continue your learning home.

**You MUST give 48 hours notice to cancel an AD-HOC session, otherwise FULL SESSION FEE will be charged.**

Illness procedure:

• If a student is unwell with potentially contagious symptoms, the student must inform Layston Music as soon as possible. If the student is well enough to take part in a lesson then it will go ahead remotely via Zoom video. If the student is not well enough to take part in a lesson then a lesson video can be made (and sent via our MyMusicStaff portal) for the student to continue their learning.

• If the teacher is unwell, then a face-to-face lesson should not take place. The lesson will be given remotely via Zoom video. If the teacher is not well enough to teach a lesson then an alternative “make-up” session will be offered or credit will be applied to your account.

 

REGISTRATION FEE

*There is a one-off registration fee of £10.00 per student payable on or before first lesson. 

 

LEAVING

*We understand that students can sometimes decide to finish their learning journey with us. Please give us 1 month (4 weeks) notice to “give-up” your instrumental/vocal lessons & leave Layston Music. We will be sorry to see you go.

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CLASSES & PERFORMANCES

* Students must inform Layston Music of any illness or condition that may affect their ability to participate in the scheduled musical activities in the lessons - the lesson plans can then be changed in accordance to what the student needs. (for example, if a student breaks an arm, then music theory, songwriting or music production can be taught)

* Layston Music expects ALL students to show due respect and manners to ALL staff and fellow students at all times.

* Layston Music gives you the opportunity to perform at our two annual shows - Winter & Summer. Please inform Layston Music if you are unable to perform as schedules are made well in advance.

 

PHOTOGRAPHS & VIDEO

 * By having lessons, you are permitting Layston Music to publish photographs/videos involving yourself/your child in our classes & and performances. These photographs/videos will be used for publicity and marketing purposes only.

If for any reason this is not agreeable, you MUST inform us before you begin lessons with us.