FAQ's
General
Q. Is Rock the only style you teach?
A. No, we also specialise in many other areas e.g. Classical /
Traditional music lessons, Classroom Music Appreciation Lessons (large
group), Country and Elementary Jazz.
Q. What ages do you teach?
A. We currently off music tuition to children aged 5 years old to 18
years of age (reception to year 12). *We are also able to arrange music
tuition for adults, and are currently developing a curriculum for
preschool aged children.
Q. Should I not bother with lessons, as I feel my child / I don't have
a natural ability to be able to achieve good results?
A. Anyone can learn to sing or play an instrument. If you have the
desire to do it…..do it!
Q. Will my child learn to read music?
A. Yes. Reading music is a very important part of learning to play an
instrument. Nevertheless, it is true that many great musicians cannot
read music, or have limited reading skills - eg. Jimi Hendrix, Eric
Clapton and many many more!
Q. What happens in a lesson?
A. We have structured lessons that all L.M.A music instructors adhere
too. There is flexibility for students to have input in lesson content
or structure.
Q. How much are lessons and how long are they?
A. Lessons are generally weekly, and they range in price from $4.00 per
week upwards. *Depending on the type of lesson and the size of the
group.
*Most lessons are 30 minutes in duration. L.M.A guarantee’s
a
minimum of 25 minutes per session (as time can be lost in change over).
Q. Can my child join an L.M.A Rock Band?
A. Once a child is able to play a minimum of 4-6 Rock and Pop songs,
they are welcome to participate in a Rock Band.
Q. What is the ‘Rock and Pop for Schools program?
A. Weekly group lessons for primary school / lower secondary aged
children. Students learn a mixture of traditional and modern music
skills
Q. Will my child learn to read music?
A. Yes. Reading music is a very important part of learning to play an
instrument. Nevertheless, it is true that many great musicians cannot
read music, or have limited reading skills - eg. Jimi Hendrix, Eric
Clapton and many, many more!
Q. What happens in a lesson?
A. We have structured lessons that all L.M.A music instructors adhere
too. There is flexibility for students to have input in lesson content
or structure.
Q. What ages do you teach?
A. We currently off music tuition to children aged 5 years old to 18
years of age (reception to year 12). *We are also able to arrange music
tuition for adults, and are currently developing a curriculum for
preschool aged children.
Q. How much are lessons and how long are they?
A. Lessons are generally weekly, and they range in price from $5.00 per
week upwards. *Depending on the type of lesson and the size of the
group.
Q. Should I not bother with lessons, as I feel my child / I don't have
a natural ability to be able to achieve good results?
A. Anyone can learn to sing or play an instrument. If you have the desire to do it…..do it!
Q. With an average of 5 or 6 children in each group…how will my child benefit…isn’t that too many kids?
A. The Rock and Pop for Schools
program has been designed to be very hands on. All children play for a
majority of the lesson, with a focus on children learning and ‘jamming’
the Rock Songs they learn.
Q. My child loves music, and wants
to be involved a little bit more than 30 minutes / week in the ‘Rock
and Pop’ Program…is there anything else for them?
A. Yes, we have
range of music programs. You child may wish to access the Aussie
ROCKSCHOOL program. This is a band and music industry training
programs…designed for kids that LOVE MUSIC!
This program runs for 3-4 hours, one session / fortnight, and there are various locations around S.A. All participants in this program are able to perform every term on a BIG STAGE! Ages 8-18 Years, beginner to Advanced!
Make Up lessons
Q. If my child misses a music lessons…will they have it made up?
A. Yes…L.M.A keeps a record of all students’ lessons. We schedule in
‘make-up lessons’ from time to time. You child will be given all the lessons that you pay for.
From time to time, due to lack of room availability at schools or various other factors, we are not able to complete all make-up lessons in term four.
To offset this…we invite all students that are owed lessons to participate in our Rock and Pop Holiday programs. If this is ever the case…you will more than get your money’s worth! L.M.A are extremely generous in this regard.
Q. I’m concerned that my child won’t get their full amount of make-up lessons…what do I do about this?
A. If you are concerned about make-up lessons, you are able to contact
the Managing director of L.M.A – his email address is rockandpop@bigpond.com – He is available to assist you with any queries about makeup lessons.
Please adress your email 'ATTENTION MANAGING DIRECTOR'. You will receive a very quick reply : )
The director is able to schedule your child in for free Holiday Programs if makeup lessons look difficult to organize (eg. In term4).
Q. Can I get a refund if my child misses a lesson?
A. The only time we will do refunds is when a teacher is unable complete their work at a School. This is extremely rare.
The only time this may possibly happen is in term 4…as if a teacher misses a day due to illness…it will be re-scheduled in the existing or following term. If this is every the case…you will be offered a generous holiday program voucher. Of course, if you were unable to attend a holiday program…your money would then be credited to the next term of music lessons.
Q. Will my child be in the same group when they do there makeup lessons.
A. Sometimes it is possible to do a whole group together…but, most of
the time your child will access a group ‘make-up’ lessons, by joining
an already existing group for the day.
Fees
Q. Can I pay in cash?
A. No, Fees can only be paid by Cheque, Money order, Credit Card (over
the phone is available – 8395 4993) or over the internet into L.M.A’s
Bank account.
Q. Can I pay money, cheque or money order to the school or to the music instructor?
A. Schools do not collect money for L.M.A, and Music Instructors are not permitted to accept any payments.
Rolling enrolments
Q. What are rolling enrolments?
A. Your childs enrolment is considered to be 'ongoing'. LMA enrolment from one term to the next, and from one year to the next is 'automatic'.To cancell your childs enrolment you must contact LMA by phone or in writing (by post or email).
Q. How do I cancel my child's lessons?
A. To officially cancel your music lessons, you must (in writing / email) provide LMA Management with a cancellation notice. *You must give at least 10 Days notice of your cancellation (ie 10 days before the 'first day back' in the new School term), or you will be liable for the following term's fees.
Important Fee information
- Lessons are to be paid in advance ' term by term'. Any missed lessons
due to non-attendance must also be paid for. *In a situation where an
instructor is absent or a child has a School excursion or similar
activity, a makeup lesson will occur at a later date. Please notify LMA
of your intentions to obtain a 'make-up lesson'. LMA do not offer
refunds.
Term invoices are sent well in advance, to
allow parents to obtain generous discount offers (early bird discount
offers). All fees must be paid before the first day of each School
term. Overdue accounts will incur account keeping fees. Very overdue
fees will be sent to the LMA debt collection agency.
New Topics - Coming Soon!
Curriculum / Skills development
Music Instructors
Your Child’s School
Plans for all students
Modern Music Lessons or Traditional / Classical Lessons
L.M.A Administration Services
Music Performances
More FAQ’S to come :)
Please contact L.M.A if you have any queries – rockandpop@bigpond.com
