LEWIS EADY MUSIC SCHOOL
FAQ’s - HOW IT ALL WORKS...
IF YOUR LESSONS ARE AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS
How do I enrol my child for music lessons at school?
How do I pay for the lessons?
How does my child get to the lessons?
How long is my enrolment?
How do I cancel lessons?
I have been put on a ‘waitlist’ – what does this mean?
Does my child need to practice?
How do I find out how my child is progressing?
What if my child misses a lesson?
Can my child sit exams?
Will my child have an opportunity to perform?
How much does it cost?
Term dates
How do I enrol my child for music lessons at school?
To enrol your child for music lessons at school, please complete an online enrolment form here. Let us know in the enrolment form if there are any times during a school day that your child cannot be scheduled for music lessons. There is a comments box at the bottom of the enrolment form for you to advise further details.
Once your lessons have been scheduled, we confirm those details to you and send your invoice for the term's lessons via email.
How do I pay for the lessons?
Shortly after you have received confirmation that your child has been scheduled for lessons, you will be emailed an invoice for the term’s lessons. We ask that you pay your invoice in full prior to commencement of your lessons or within seven days of the date of the invoice, whichever is the sooner. The day and time of your child's music lesson will be detailed on your invoice, and we will advise you by text message if there are any changes (due to unforeseen circumstances) to the lesson time during the term. Your future invoices will be emailed to you 7 – 10 days prior to the commencement of each new school term. If you have not received your invoice, please check your junk/spam folder.
How does my child get to the lessons?
All children scheduled for music lessons must get themselves to their lessons each week on time. Some parents find it helpful to write a reminder on their child's hand or put a note in their lunchbox on the day of their music lessons!
Your school’s office and principal will receive a copy of our music schedule (to be distributed to relevant classroom teachers), detailing lesson times, as well as regular updates. We request the classroom teachers to display the latest schedule on their classroom wall so children can check their lesson time.
Children scheduled for group lessons: Our tutors are not permitted to leave children who have already arrived for their lesson to look for a missing child who may or may not be at school that day. Please make sure your child remembers to get themselves to their music lessons each week on time.
Children scheduled for individual lessons: If a child having individual lessons does not arrive for their lesson after 5-7 minutes, the tutor will go to their classroom to find them. If your child needs collecting, this will result in a shorter lesson. To ensure a full 30-minute lesson, please ensure that your child remembers to get to their lessons on time.
How long is my enrolment?
Once your child has been scheduled for music lessons, that day/time is reserved for your child until the end of that year, or until you email us that you no longer require the lessons.
Some partner schools have a ‘waitlist’, so please indicate on your enrolment form whether or not you are happy to be on a waitlist or not.
How do I cancel lessons?
To cancel your child’s music lessons, please advise us in writing by emailing musicschool@lewiseady.co.nz. Please note that there is a 4-week notice of cancellation period. If you do not advise us in writing that you wish to cancel lessons, you remain liable for payment of that term's fees.
Should a change in lesson day/time be required by us due to unforeseen circumstances, we will contact you immediately with these details and options.
I have been put on a ‘waitlist’ – what does this mean?
Many factors are put into consideration before we commence teaching at our partner schools. If your child is put on the ‘waitlist’, it could be because there is either not enough demand for the particular instrument at the school or there isn’t enough space at the school to accommodate more music lessons that what has already been scheduled.
Our team will be in touch with you if circumstances change and we can schedule your child for music lessons.
Does my child need to practice?
To get the best value from music lessons, your child will require an instrument to practice on at home (unless they are enrolled for our introductory Musical Jam programme) and a book to work from. Your child's tutor will advise which book your child will be using – these can be purchased from our retail store on 75 Great South Road or by emailing our retail team.
How do I find out how my child is progressing?
In Terms 2 and 3, each student will complete a mid-year self-assessments certificate with guidance from their tutor. Self-assessments provide a useful indication of how much students are enjoying their lessons and what progress they believe they are making on their instrument/s. The questions on these certificates are based on the NZ Curriculum's key competencies, allowing students to take responsibility for their musical progress.
In Term 4, all students will receive a written report from their tutor at their last lesson of the term.
You are welcome to observe a lesson from time to time throughout the year. Please follow your school’s sign-in/security procedures. If you would like to discuss your child's progress, please email musicschool@lewiseady.co.nz.
What if my child misses a lesson?
If our tutor is unable to teach (e.g. illness), we will provide a reliever to teach that lesson. If we are unable to provide a reliever, you will be advised of cancellation of the lesson that day and a credit will be applied to your account for the missed lesson. Please note credits will only be applied to an account where the term fees have already been paid in full. We also provide credit if your child misses a lesson due to a school activity (e.g. school camp, inter-school sports) – in this case, please email email musicschool@lewiseady.co.nz after the missed lesson with the name and date of the school activity.
We are unable to provide credits where your child is absent for any other reason than school activities (e.g. illness, family holidays during term time).
If your music lesson clashes with a Teacher / Staff Only Day, the lesson will continue via Skype (originally posted on our Term 2, 2022 newsletter - click here to view).
Can my child sit exams?
Yes, but your child must have been receiving individual lessons with us for at least one whole year (i.e. four terms), before the planned examination.
Will my child have an opportunity to perform?
Yes. The majority of student concerts at our partner schools will take place in Term 3 and Term 4 during the schools’ lunchtime. This is an excellent opportunity for children to gain valuable performance experience and build their musical confidence. You will be advised of the details by text message one week before the scheduled concert.
How much does it cost?
All costs based on a 10-week term
MUSICAL JAM - YEARS 1 & 2 AT SCHOOL
TERM FEES: $185 per child per term
LESSON DURATION: 25-30 minutes
GROUP LESSONS - YEAR 3+ AT SCHOOL (up to 3 students)
TERM FEES: $185 per child per term
LESSON DURATION: 30 minutes
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
TERM FEES: $400 per term
LESSON DURATION: 30 minutes
2024 Term Dates for Partner Schools
Term 1: Wednesday 7 February - Saturday 13 April (NO Lessons on Easter Weekend: Friday 29 March - Tuesday 2 April for partner schools / Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April for GSR students)
Term 2: Monday 29 April - Saturday 6 July (NO Lessons on King’s Birthday Weekend: Saturday 1 June - Monday 3 June; NO Lessons on Matariki: Friday 28 June)
Term 3: Monday 22 July - Saturday 28 September
Term 4: Monday 14 October - Saturday 7 December for Partner Schools (some schools may opt to finish earlier than this)
If you would like us to teach music at your school, please contact the Music School Manager at gemma@lewiseady.co.nz.
IF YOUR MUSIC LESSONS ARE AT OUR MUSIC SCHOOL STUDIOS at 75 Great South Road, Epsom
How do I enrol for music lessons?
How do I pay for the lessons?
What happens if I miss a lesson?
How do I cancel lessons?
How do I find out how my child is progressing?
Can my child sit exams?
Are there performance opportunities?
How much does it cost?
Term dates
Up to 300 students (adults and children) have their music lessons each week at our Music School studios, situated above our retail showroom on 75 Great South Road. All lessons at our Music School studios are one-on-one.
Please arrive at your lessons punctually to ensure that you receive your full lesson time. All lessons will finish at the scheduled time as to not delay the next student. To get the most benefit from your music lessons, you will need an instrument at home to practice on – our retail team can help with the purchase or recommend rental plans.
Your lessons are tailored to suit your musical aspirations and requirements, so take time to discuss your 'desired outcome' from your music lessons with your tutor at your first lesson.
How do I enrol for music lessons at the Music School studios?
To enrol your child or yourself for music lessons at the Music School studios, please complete an online enrolment form here. Once your lesson day and time has been confirmed by our admin office, it remains reserved exclusively for you for the rest of that year, until you advise us in writing (i.e., email us) that you no longer wish to have music lessons. If you do not advise us in writing that you wish to cancel your lessons, you remain liable for payment of that term's fees.
Once your lessons have been scheduled, you will receive an invoice for the term's lessons via email.
How do I pay for the lessons?
Once your lesson details are confirmed, you will receive an invoice for the term's lessons via email. Full payment of your invoice must be made prior to your lessons commencing or within seven days of the invoice date, whichever is sooner.
What happens if I miss a lesson?
We cannot apply credits for missed lessons at our Music School studios. If you are going to be absent from your lesson, you can 'nominate' another person (e.g. a family member, friend) to attend your lesson in your absence. We request that you email us the full name of your 'nominee' at least 24 hours before the affected lesson.
How do I cancel lessons?
To cancel your lessons, please email us at musicschool@lewiseady.co.nz. Do not leave a message with your tutor or any other Lewis Eady or Chiron staff member.
If you do not advise us in writing (i.e., email us) that you wish to cancel your music lessons, you remain liable for payment of that term's fees.
How do I find out how my child is progressing?
In Terms 2 and 3, each student (except adult students, unless specifically requested) will complete mid-year self-assessments certificated with guidance from their tutor. Self-assessments provide a useful indication of how much students are enjoying their lessons and what progress they believe they are making on their instrument/s. The questions on these certificates are based on the NZ Curriculum's key competencies, allowing students to take responsibility for their musical progress.
In Term 4, all students will receive a full, written report from their tutor at their last lesson of the term.
Parents/caregivers are welcome to observe a lesson from time to time throughout the year.
Can my child sit exams?
Yes – we encourage all students to be presented for examination when they are ready. We offer Trinity Guildhall, ABRSM, and NZMEB options.
To be eligible to sit music exams through Lewis Eady Music School, your child must have been receiving individual lessons for four consecutive terms with us before the planned examination.
Presentation for examination is at the discretion of your child's tutor who will work closely with you to ensure a successful outcome and pleasant examination experience for your child. Before the actual examination, we will arrange a 'mock exam' to assess whether your child is adequately prepared. We will not present a child who is not considered ready to sit and pass the examination.
Are there performance opportunities?
Concerts for students learning at the Music School studios are held in Term 2 and Term 4 in the Lewis Eady Piano Showroom. All students are encouraged to participate!
These concerts are an excellent opportunity for parents to hear their child's progress and for students to gain valuable performance experience in a supportive atmosphere.
How much does it cost?
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS – FOR ALL AGES
TERM FEES: $400 (based on a 10-week term)
LESSON DURATION: 30 minutes
2024 Term Dates for Great South Road Studios
Term 1: Wednesday 7 February - Saturday 13 April (NO Lessons on Easter Weekend: Friday 29 March - Tuesday 2 April for partner schools / Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April for GSR students)
Term 2: Monday 29 April - Saturday 6 July (NO Lessons on King’s Birthday Weekend: Saturday 1 June - Monday 3 June; NO Lessons on Matariki: Friday 28 June)
Term 3: Monday 22 July - Saturday 28 September
Term 4: Monday 14 October - Saturday 14 December for GSR Studios (NO Lessons on Labour Day Weekend: Saturday 26 October - Monday 28 October)
