Hardship Fund
Pupils/parents who find themselves in temporary financial difficulties (e.g. when a pupil/parent is made redundant or falls ill and cannot work) can apply for a temporary reduction of fees. I consider each person's circumstances individually and can reduce fees by anything up to 50% for up to half a term at a time. Eligibility is reassessed every half-term and ongoing support from the Hardship Fund is only available to pupils who practice and attend regularly, and who make satisfactory progress.
Standard Tuition Fees
Each half-termly fee equates to seven weeks' fees and is payable at the start of each half term. This usually falls in early September, early November, early January, mid-February, mid-April and early June each year.
I plan to teach for 42 weeks every year.
| Type of lesson | 2024-2025 School Year | 2025-2026 School Year |
| Standard 30 minute lesson | £14.50 (£101.50 per half term) | £15.00 (£105.00 per half term) |
| Extended 45 minute lesson | £21.75 (£152.25 per half term) | £22.50 (£157.50 per half term) |
ABRSM Exam Board Fees
Pupils/parents should pay these fees to me, and I will then pay the exam board. This is saves pupils/parents having to set up their own accounts with ABRSM.
| Grade | Fee |
| Grade 1 | £59.00 |
| Grade 2 | £67.00 |
| Grade 3 | £78.00 |
| Grade 4 | £85.00 |
| Grade 5 | £92.00 |
Account Details
Please send your half-termly payments by the start of the first week of each half term by bank transfer to:
Account Holder: G E SENIOR
Bank: Santander
Sort Code: 09 - 01 - 29
Account Number: 25726295
Reference: PIANO LESSONS
Discounts offered
| Type of discount (only one can be applied at any time) | Reduction |
|---|---|
| 2+ students from the same family | 10% off |
| Low income household* | 33% off |
| Beginners' Package + | 50% off first half-term's fees |
| Hardship Fund ~ | Up to 50% off fees; for those in temporary financial difficulties; reassessed every half term |
| * single-earner households, students, anyone receving Income Support, etc. (Please speak to me in confidence) | |
| + must be sub-Grade 1 standard and never had a lesson with me previously | |
| ~ please see above and speak to me in confidence |