PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUMENT LESSONS – TERMS & CONDITIONS:

 

General information

1.     Lessons will be of 30 or 45 or 60 minutes duration depending on the age and music grade.

2.     Regular attendance is essential; missed lessons will affect progress.

3.     Students are encouraged to take practical examinations conducted by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, held twice a year November and June.

4.     All Students at each level will participate in the regular Private Lessons Recitals held in May/June. Family and friends are highly encouraged to attend.

5.     SIMS reserves the right to take photos and videos of its public music events such as the annual student concerts, recitals or competitions and use them for marketing purposes (e.g. website, calendar, portfolios etc.). In case the student/parent do not wish to be photographed, must inform SIMS in advance.

6.     SIMS will advise on purchasing the music books and the student is solely responsible to order the recommended music resources.

Cancellation policy 

1.     If a lesson cannot take place due to the absent teacher the lesson will be made up at a later date.

2.     The lesson that is missed by the student with a notice (at least 48 hours before the lesson) will be made up at a later date. SIMS offers online lessons as well. Online make up lessons are also possible.

3.     The lesson that is missed by the student without any notice before the lesson for any reason will be charged in full and will not be made up. The lessons that is missed by student due to sickness (with doctor certificate) with a notice less than 48 hours will be made up later on (in person or online).

4.     If more lessons are taken than paid in advance, then those will be added to the next invoice.

5.    Registration includes enrollment for unlimited time. Anyone wishing to discontinue for any reason can resign by the end of first or last Term only (as of 31.12.. or 30.6.) and must notify Swiss International Music School by a written termination form 30 days prior to their planned date of termination. There will be no refunds. Failure to give notice in writing 30 days in advance will result in a duty to pay the fee of all the lessons in the coming term.