Fees and Information
Individual Lessons
**NEW** for 2026
All fees with Phoenix teachers are charged weekly during the term using a direct debit system. This will be set up prior to the commencement of your first lesson for the year. You will be charged for two weeks upfront in the first payment.
Standard lessons are 30 minutes each week and run during the school term.
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An annual enrollment fee of $25.00 will be charged. Payment of this enrollment fee is taken as acceptance of all terms and conditions.
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**Important changes to our cancellation policy**
Minimum notification time for lesson cancellation/changes is 48hours notice. Cancellations are now to be texted to Jodi Swiggs, Studio Director on 0438259693.
In the case of extenuating circumstances, exceptions may apply - upon agreement with Jodi.
Prices are set per teacher, and are as follows for 2026 (inclusive of GST and administration fees):
Jodi Swiggs $45.00 per lesson
Scott Maxwell $50.00 per lesson
Lily Mawson $40.00 per lesson
Ryan Creedy $35.00 per lesson
Taj Norman $35.00 per lesson
Erykah Van Gaans $32.00 per lesson
Ruby Stapleton $32.00 per lesson
*All prices are inclusive of GST and administration fees
Vocal Ensembles
**NEW** for 2026
There has been a slight price increase across all choirs. Choir fees are charged at a flat rate per school term and will be invoiced at the beginning of each term. At this stage, we will not be introducing direct debit payment method for choir fees, this may be introduced later in the year.
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**Choirs run during school terms.
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**All fees are charged at a flat rate per term and are inclusive of GST and administration fees
Fireflies (4-8yo) $175/term
Rise (Years 3-6) $150/term
Flame (Years 7-10) $150/term
Phoenix (Yr 11-adult) $170/term
(Above ages are a guide only and individual needs are taken into consideration.)
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An annual enrollment fee of $25.00 will be charged. Payment of this enrollment fee is taken as acceptance of all terms and conditions. **if you are also doing individual lessons you will only be charged the annual enrollment fee once.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
Payment Terms
All fees with Phoenix are charged weekly during the term using a direct debit system. This will be set up prior to the commencement of your first lesson for the year.
You will be charged for two weeks upfront in the first payment.
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An annual enrollment fee of $25.00 will be charged. Payment of this enrollment fee is taken as acceptance of all terms and conditions. **if you are doing individual lessons + choir you will only be charged the annual enrollment fee once.
In the case of a dishonored payment, lessons will cease until the account is paid.
Pre-2026 outstanding accounts will be referred to a debt collector.
Student Absences
**Important changes to our cancellation policy in 2026**
Minimum notification time for lesson cancellation/changes is 48hours notice. Cancellations are now to be texted to Jodi Swiggs, Studio Director on 0438259693.
In the case of extenuating circumstances, exceptions may apply - upon agreement with Jodi.
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In the event of a teacher being unable to attend a lesson, another teacher may take the lesson, or the lesson will be rescheduled at a later time. Parents will be contacted via text message when a make up lesson becomes available. If this rescheduled opportunity is not utilised by the student, no further opportunities will be offered. Missed lessons are non-refundable and will not be credited. If less than the required notice is given, no make up lesson will be offered. These lessons are non-refundable and will not be credited.
Late Arrivals
Students arriving late will not have their lesson time extended, nor will the lesson be refunded or made up.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to arrive punctually to lessons.
Singers must have their folders/lyrics and a blank USB or ability to access dropbox/onedrive.
Instrumental students must have their books and their instrument in good working order.
Students are expected to (where possible) take part in all Studio activities, concerts and performances.
Students are expected to practice their instrument. The required practice time is different for each student and parents are encouraged to discuss this with their child’s teacher.
Termination of Lessons
Phoenix Music Studios reserves the right to terminate a student's tuition based on student or parent behavior, excessive late fees, non-attendance of classes or other reasons which they see fit.
Use of Photographic / Music / Video Footage
Phoenix Music Studios may use video or photographic footage of students in social media, TV, newspaper and social media for promotional or advertising purposes.
**By completing the online Enrolment, you agree to all the terms and conditions
set out for Phoenix Music Studios.**