Terms of Business

Fees may be paid either half-termly in advance, or on the day of the lesson if preferred. Cheques should be made payable to Michael Bond, or alternatively payment may be made by internet banking - please ask for details. Parents paying half-termly will be billed at the end of each half-term and payment is due by the first week of the following session.
Fees must be paid when pupils are absent for any reason including illness. The only exception to this is when taking annual holidays, when adequate notice should be given. If there is a prolonged period of absence due to illness, the fee for two weeks only will be charged, however long the period may be.
If a pupil is already receiving lessons from another teacher on the same instrument, i.e. at school, these must cease before lessons commence with me. This is to avoid any confusion or frustration caused by having two teachers for the same instrument at the same time. It does not exclude pupils from taking part in any group activities at school or elsewhere such as orchestras etc.
Lessons are available during school term time only. Specific dates for the year are provided in September and also itemised on invoices.
The first half-term is regarded as a trial period at the end of which lessons may be discontinued by either party without notice. After this trial period however, a minimum of four weeks' notice is required, or payment thereof in lieu.