Major / Minor
Listen carefully as the piano chords change.
When the music sounds happy (Major) stand up tall with hands in the air.
When the music sounds sad (minor) crouch down on the ground.
Major / Minor
Listen carefully as the piano chords change.
When the music sounds happy (Major) stand up tall with hands in the air.
When the music sounds sad (minor) crouch down on the ground.
STUDIO POLICIES AND GUIDELINES 2025
TEACHING GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS
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For every student to enjoy playing the flute and coming to their lessons.
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For students to become good musicians.
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To play with beautiful tone and correct technique.
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To establish effective practice habits so that regular progress is achieved.
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To learn a variety of solo and ensemble repertoire.
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For music to become an important part of students’ lives.
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To develop confidence and skills that will help students succeed in other areas of their lives.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Arrive promptly at all lessons.
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Bring instrument, music and notebook to all lessons.
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Prepare diligently for every lesson by practising every day (short and often is better than one or two long practice sessions per week).
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Listen to recordings of current pieces every day.
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Complete all assigned work each week.
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Complete practice charts as requested.
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Organise rehearsals with accompanists for exams, assessments, competitions as required.
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Participate in ensembles, concerts, competitions as recommended.
PARENT EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support your child in their musical endeavours.
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Attend lessons wherever possible so that you can help at home.
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Help students find time to practice every day.
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Purchase music as required.
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Provide a supportive practice environment that is free from interruptions.
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Provide a music stand for home practice.
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Help students to find and listen to recordings provided by their teacher.
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Communicate any concerns to the teacher regarding the student, lesson content, practice or progress.
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Encourage regular lesson attendance, group lesson attendance, home practice and performance.
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Notify the teacher as early as possible if you can’t attend a scheduled lesson.
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To provide each student with the personal attention and respect to develop as a musician.
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To guide each student to a greater understanding and enjoyment of a range of musical styles.
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To provide short and long term goals that will help each student reach their full potential.
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To provide each student with a balanced program of theory, technique and repertoire to develop as a well rounded musician.
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Provide varied opportunities for learning.
TUITION FEES
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Tuition fees for individual lessons cover the cost not only of the contact during lesson time, but also the additional services and costs associated with running a studio. These include insurance, recording equipment, website subscriptions, learning materials, administrative tasks, recordings, venue hire.
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Tuition fees will be invoiced each term.
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I am registered as a Creative Kids provider. Let me know if you would like to redeem a voucher and I will update your invoice.
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Please advise before the start of each term if you will be absent for any part of the term.
ATTENDANCE
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Students are expected to attend all scheduled lessons.
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If students students know they will be away during the term, they must tell me before the start of term and before the invoices have been sent out.
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Frequent failure to attend lessons may result in termination of lessons.
ABSENCE FROM LESSONS
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Each student’s lesson time and day is reserved solely for them.
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Lessons will not be refunded and no make-up lesson will be available where the student fails to give 48 hours notice of an absence. With notice, lessons can be re-scheduled at a mutually convenient time, credited to the following term, or refunded.
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If it is necessary for me to cancel a lesson, it will be made up at a mutually convenient time, credited to the following term, or refunded.
GROUP LESSONS
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Group lessons will be held around three times per term, with times and dates communicated before the start of each term.
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It is expected that every student will attend each group lesson.
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The fee for group lessons will be included on your invoice each term.
CONCERTS
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It is expected that all students and families will make every effort to attend and be part of any studio concerts during the year.
IMPORTANT
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Failure to abide by the policies may result in termination of lessons.
Sarah Broughton Stalbow
BMus(Hons), PG Dip (Orch Mus) RCM, Dip Law (LPAB)
ABN: 69332589709
WWC: WWC0618675E
4 Bennett Street Bondi NSW 2026 | 0405 802 975