Chasing Sound Music School

All lessons are one-on-one private lessons for 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Lessons are $30 per 30 mins, $45 per 45 mins and $60 per 60 mins booked monthly or per school term. Lessons booked on less regular term (e.g. one-off lesson or once every 2 weeks) are $35 per 30 mins, $50 per 45 mins and $65 per 60 mins.
CSMS also offers a range of performance ensembles to students who wish to perform and play in a group. We are more than happy to talk to you about the terms and conditions associated with these, so please call us.

Booking Lessons are over the phone, via email or in person. A minimum of 4 lessons booking are required to enrol. We will collect your name, address, contact details, email and hold your credit card on file.

Students will have options to pay monthly (calendar’s month) or by school term (fixed by the numbers of weeks per school term). All lessons are paid in advance.

Private Instrument selections:

• Piano
• Voice
• Drums
• Guitar (acoustic, classical or electric)
• Violin – Viola – Cello – Double Bass
• Trumpet – Trombone
• Flute – Clarinet – Saxophone

Child Protection Program Policies

Chasing Sound Music School is committed to meeting the Child Safe Standards recommended by the Victorian Government following the Commonwealth Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. We have developed policies as part of our Child Protection Program (see link below) that ensure we create an educational environment where young people feel empowered and safe.

• Code of Conduct
• Confidentiality of Information
• Professional Boundaries Policy
• Mandatory Reporting

Working together and Cancelling lessons

• Cancellations for lessons must occur before 10am on the day (Monday-Friday) of the lesson or lessons are charged. Notify Chasing Sound by calling 03 8317 1086 or emailing us.
• Cancellations for lessons must occur before 8am on the day (Saturday) of the lesson or lessons are charged. Notify Chasing Sound by calling/texting 03 8317 1086 or emailing us.
• Students should be aware that they are required to keep track of lessons missed and cancellations. If they feel there is a discrepancy but are unable to provide evidence they will be required to pay any outstanding amount.
• Keeping personal details up to date: it is the student’s responsibility to inform Chasing Sound of any change of details that effect payment or their ability to attend lessons.

Lesson Details

• If the student is late they have the option of completing the remainder of the lesson time or elect to miss the sessions entirely but the lesson is still charged.
• If the student is away or cancels a lesson within the cancellation time they are not charged and lessons carry over to the following week.
• Chasing Sound is committed to finding a lesson time-slot that suits all parties involved however please be aware that teachers reserve the right to move a student’s lesson time during the year.
• For a student that receives fortnightly lessons, Chasing Sound and the teacher maintain the right to move their time to facilitate the avoidance of empty time-slots within teaching schedules.
• If the teacher is absent for any reason a Substitute will be organised. This initiative has been positively received by existing students at Chasing Sound.
• If the student is to be absent for an extended period of time, they must contact the School and should be aware that their lesson time-slot may not remain available upon their return.

‘The Australian Music Examinations Board offers syllabuses and graded exams for a wide range of musical instruments, music theory, singing, speech and drama.

The benchmark for musical assessment in Australia, AMEB qualifications provide internationally recognised levels of achievement in music from beginner through to higher grades, and on to diploma level’. 

At CSMS you can choose to study your instrument to complete the different levels of AMEB Exams. CSMS will provide the teacher, organise your tuition books and book your exams. After completion, you’ll receive an internationally recognised qualification on your instrument.

• CSMS provides teachers that have passed level 8 AMEB
• CSMS is a registered school with the AMEB board
• CSMS will organise accompanists if required
• Receive internationally recognised qualifications

For more information, visit the AMEB Website or visit us for a consultation.