Principal educator
Studio & online
Specialist technique and advanced pathways.
Principal-led tuition with strong technical foundations, structured progress and advanced AMEB preparation where appropriate.
- 45 minutes
- $85
- 60 minutes
- $110
Rates & practical information
Clear pricing for purposeful lessons.
Choose 45- or 60-minute tuition. The educator, format, availability and any applicable surcharge are confirmed before enrolment.
Associate educator
Mobile & online
Personalised tuition following the Little Big Piano syllabus, with clear goals, supportive feedback and AMEB preparation where suitable.
- 45 minutes
- $75
- 60 minutes
- $95
Surcharges: A 20% surcharge applies to lessons scheduled on Sundays, public holidays, NSW public school holidays and NDIS-funded lessons. Travel or exceptional scheduling charges are confirmed before enrolment.
Rates and availability may change. The written quote, invoice or enrolment agreement supplied to your family confirms the applicable amount.
Trial lesson
A one-off paid lesson before committing to a term.
The trial includes practical and theory activities, a conversation about goals and a recommendation for the next step. There is no obligation to enrol, and an ongoing place is only confirmed in writing.
- No obligation to enrol
- Learning-style and level assessment
- Format and duration recommendation
Included in the learning experience
Support that keeps families connected.
Group communication
A practical group chat may include the parent, principal and assigned educator to make communication easy and accessible.
Calendar reminders
Lesson reminders are shared once term invoices and scheduling arrangements have been confirmed.
Goals and reports
Progress priorities are discussed through the term, with annual feedback and certificates recognising the student’s growth.
Resource guidance
Families are advised which books and materials to purchase after the student’s level and pathway have been assessed.
Family support
A few brighter ways to reduce the cost.
Current eligibility and conditions are confirmed when you enquire.
Sibling discount
The first child pays the standard fee. A second child may receive 10% off the lesser or equal lesson fee, and third and subsequent children may receive 15%, subject to current written conditions and timely payment.
Creative Kids voucher
Eligible NSW families may be able to use a Creative Kids voucher when Little Big Piano is participating as an approved provider. Voucher rules and provider participation can change, so please confirm before relying on it.
NDIS enquiries
Whether piano tuition can be paid from an NDIS plan depends on the participant’s goals, plan and management arrangement. Funding approval cannot be guaranteed.
Enrolment & billing
Practical details before regular lessons begin.
Enrolment
- New and returning students commence subject to availability and written confirmation.
- An online registration form is required.
- A $50 enrolment fee applies to new and returning students and is added to the first term invoice, subject to the written agreement and Australian Consumer Law.
- A place is not guaranteed until the educator, time, location and payment arrangement are confirmed.
- Families purchase required music books and resources as advised.
Term dates and invoices
Lessons generally follow the NSW public school calendar and are usually weekly for approximately 10 weeks. Term invoices are emailed at the beginning of each term, and calendar reminders are added once the arrangement is confirmed. Additional holiday lessons may be invoiced separately.
Payment process
Invoices are due by the stated date unless another arrangement is agreed in writing. A 10% late fee may apply and lessons may be suspended while an invoice remains overdue, subject to the written agreement and applicable law.
Trial lesson
A trial is a one-off paid lesson with practical and theory activities. It does not guarantee an ongoing place or preferred time, and there is no obligation to enrol.
Lesson policy
Absences, make-ups and replacements.
Planned absences
Please provide at least 14 days’ written notice for holidays, events or other commitments. Families may pay for the term and forfeit the missed lesson, or pause for the term; a preferred day, time, location or educator may then be unavailable.
Unplanned absences
Please provide at least 12 hours’ written notice for illness, a late start or early termination. Missed lessons are generally not refunded and rescheduling is limited to the make-up policy, subject to consumer guarantees.
Make-up lesson for a student absence
One make-up lesson may be offered in the same term. The educator determines the available day and whether it is in person or online. If the student cannot attend the offered make-up, it may be forfeited.
Replacement lesson for an educator absence
If an educator is unavailable, a replacement lesson will be arranged in the same term where practical. If the family cannot attend the offered replacement, a credit may apply to the next term, or a refund may apply if lessons cease at term end.
Full agreement
The complete Terms of Agreement supplied with a trial, enrolment or invoice sets out the final arrangement. Ask the school to clarify anything that is unclear before payment.
Australian Consumer Law
Nothing in Little Big Piano’s policies excludes, restricts or modifies rights and remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. References to non-refundable fees apply only where the law permits and do not remove consumer guarantees for services.
Your next note
Ask about the current arrangement.
Confirm availability, pricing, travel charges and the written terms that apply to your family before enrolling.