Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions September 2024-August 2025

Terms and Conditions

Effective from September 1st, 2024, until further notice. These terms replace all previous versions.

Academic Calendar

The music school year runs from September 1st, 2024, following the current school calendar.
There are 42 teaching weeks in the year, plus additional catch-up days, as shown on the school calendar. These catch-up days are available for:

• Direct Debit lesson make-ups

• Block Lessons if agreed between the student and the tutor

For Students Paying by Direct Debit

• Students paying weekly by Direct Debit are entitled to a maximum of 42 lessons per year, scheduled during our open weeks.

• With full attendance, all 42 lessons will be completed by August 4th. (For Friday students, the final lesson will be on August 8th.)

• Direct Debit payments are spread over 12 equal monthly payments, from September to August.

• You will receive a written confirmation outlining your payment schedule before any payments are taken.

Lesson Flexibility:
Lessons may be taken in advance in special circumstances (e.g. exam preparation or long planned absences), with the time taken off later as time in lieu.

Catch-Up Lessons

• If a student misses a lesson without giving at least 24 hours’ notice in writing (email or text is acceptable), the lesson will still be charged. It is also possible to cancel lessons directly through the student portal, please make sure you receive confirmation that this has been done.

• If 24+ hours’ notice is given, the tutor will make reasonable efforts to rearrange the lesson, subject to their availability.

• Rearranged lessons:

  • May be with the regular tutor or another available tutor

  • May be held online if suitable

⚠️ Please Note: If a student is unable to complete all catch-up lessons within the school year, the remaining lessons cannot be carried over and will be forfeited.

Group Classes (Band & Stave House)

• These run for 42 weeks per year.

• Catch-ups are not available for missed group classes unless the tutor is absent.

• Missed group sessions will not be refunded.

Fortnightly Direct Debit Students

• Entitled to 21 lessons per year

• Subject to the same terms as weekly students

Cancellation Policy (Direct Debit Students)

To cancel your place at AS Music School, we require one full month’s written notice, emailed to info@asmusicschool.com, by the 1st of the previous month.

Example: To stop lessons from October, notice must be given by September 1st.

For Students Paying by Block

• Lessons are purchased in 10-week blocks, paid in advance.

• Renewal reminders will be sent—failure to renew on time may result in losing your time slot.

• No refunds or discounts are available for students leaving partway through a block.

• Lessons can be rearranged with 24+ hours’ written notice (email or text is acceptable). It is also possible to cancel lessons directly through the student portal, please make sure you receive confirmation that this has been done.

• Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged.

Group Lessons (Paid in Blocks)

• Includes singing groups, ukulele groups, folk groups, etc.

• Follow the same terms as 1-to-1 block lessons.

• Missed group lessons cannot be made up