Cello Fees:

For effective development of a student’s instrumental skills and musical ability, one-on-one tuition as well as group lessons are essential aspects of my teaching.

I offer a package of one individual lesson and one group lesson weekly:

Weekly individual lessons (38 lessons per year – some terms have 9 weeks).
Pre-twinkle to Book 2 level requires a minimum of a 1⁄2 hour weekly lesson.
Books 3-4 levels require at least a 45 minute individual lesson.
Books 5-6 levels require an hour individual lesson.
Books 7-10 levels require 2 x 45 minute lessons (technique and repertoire) per week.
Weekly group lessons (38 lessons per year): Minimum 4 students per group.

Payment options:

There are 2 options to choose from:

12 equal monthly automatic bank payments at the start of each month (Jan-Dec). If starting payments in February or March the previous months may be paid by cheque.
Term payments in full at the start of each term, within the first two weeks.

My cello fees for 2011 (unchanged since 2008) are the following:

Books 1-2: (Lesson 30min + Group- 45 min) $134.58 per month or $403.75 per term
Books 3-4: (Lesson 45min + Group- 45 min ) $186 per month or $558.12 per term
Books 5-6: (Lesson 1 hr + Group-45 min) $237.50 per month or $712.50 per term
Books 7-10: (2 Lessons 45 min + Group-45 min) 340.41 per month $1021.24 per term

Please let me know in advance or as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, (but at least 24 hr notice) so that I can plan for that and re-arrange my schedule (if possible). I will endeavour to find another time or make up a missed lesson. However lessons missed with no prior notice will not be made up.

Graduations:

After successfully completing a Book (level), the student needs to give a “graduation concert” of the whole book.

For all book graduation concerts or individual recitals where my presence is required, my fee will be $40. Any additional cost for venue/accompanists is to be paid by the student. Participation in my studio concerts are free of charge.

NZ Suzuki Association Membership fee
NB: All my students need to pay the NZ Suzuki Association membership subscription fees:

$65 per family per year, early bird payments before 31 March 2010 is $55. Please refer to the NZSI Membership form on the NZSI website.

Instrument purchase or hire

For the hire or purchase of suitable cellos, please contact me for details before hiring or purchasing.