Applying
Following receipt of an application, if it is within the first 4 weeks of the half term, it will normally be possible to arrange lessons to start in the following half term. We will endeavour to meet your group-size requirements, but this may not always be possible. If your child is a beginner and you are hoping for a group of 3-4, it might be worth asking other parents in the school whether there are other children who want to start lessons at the same time. If several applications arrive together, a group is more likely to be possible.
Organisation of Lessons
Once your application has been received, and lessons have been arranged, you will be notified. Once a teacher has been allocated, they will contact you directly with details of your child's first lesson.
If possible, lessons are timetabled on a rotating basis during the school day, so that students do not miss the same lesson every week. You will be notified if your child is on a waiting list.
Lessons are billed termly (or half termly) in advance, either by the teacher directly, or through the DASP office.
If possible, lessons are timetabled on a rotating basis during the school day, so that students do not miss the same lesson every week. You will be notified if your child is on a waiting list.
Lessons are billed termly (or half termly) in advance, either by the teacher directly, or through the DASP office.
Termination of Lessons
If your child wishes to discontinue lessons, a half term's notice needs to be given, in writing to the DASP Music office. Please see the Terms and Conditions for exact dates.
| Instrumental Lessons Terms and Conditions 2017-18 |
Top Tips for success!
Here at DASP Music, we realise that learning a musical instrument is a huge investment both financially and personally. Here are some top tips to get the most out of your instrumental lessons:
- Be prepared to practise regularly. Little and often is the best approach.
- Use your Practice Notebook as a tool of communication between parent and teacher.
- Be prepared to buy or hire a good quality instrument. We do not recommend that you purchase a cheap instrument from the internet. Seek advice from your teacher about this.
- Be prepared to buy sheet music and other instrumental accessories (reeds, cleaning fluid, mutes etc) as necessary.
- As soon as you have mastered a few notes, join an ensemble! Playing in a group helps you to progress more quickly and is lots of fun!
