For "Australia's leading music program for kids' - and considering this is what I do for a living, I hadn't heard of this specifc program ... so I looked it up!
I used to do my own version of what basically seems like the same thing - and from what I can gather, I think it used to be called something else a while ago, which is why I didn't recognise the name
Had a look through their site - professionally speaking, I can say it looks pretty good... there are a few things that I don't personally agree with, but every teacher is different, and every set of parents will be looking for different things that they're hoping for their children to gain from a program like this one
I have to admit, I think the baby one is a bit much - I personally wouldn't take babies, because although I think its important to start music as young as you can (I played classical music to Luke in the womb as soon as I found out I was pregnant... and other things like that throughout pregnancy/early stages) - I don't believe a regimented program & taking $$$ from parents for children of that age is necessary, beneficial or worthwhile. (JMO )
That part of the program to me looks like a money maker for the teacher in my opinion... but thats ONLY my opinion!
Looking at the other programs & their age groups, it looks fairly close to what I was doing (I don't do the little ones anymore because I don't have the time to put into it whats necessary) and it all looks pretty good to me.
After checking on the site, I noticed a few teachers that I used to work pretty closely with (one lady in particular)... and I can say if they have their names to the program, then its a respectable one
Can't find out about $$ on their site, but can you guys tell me, the price you're paying - is it for a group session or individual? And how long is each session?
There seems to be a little difference just between you guys, so I'm wondering if they are teaching private lessons but under the regime of the program?
It's about $300 here for a term, and it's in a class. I'm not sure how big the class is. Nina loves music, so I'm looking into taking her, but I'm waiting until she turns 3 so she can get more enjoyment and knowledge out of it.
its a class here About 10-15 kiddies, parents are there too. And the last time I checked which was about a year ago it was $300 a term, 3 terms a year.
I think any lessons like that for over 4 years is well worth the $ if they show that they are interested in music, under that age it is a big fat rip off IMO.
So that makes it roughly $30 per lesson (averaging a 10 week term) - IN A CLASS????!!!!
**** thats expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How long is each session? (Not that it really matters because for the age the kids are, the attention span is limited. For toddlers even in a class session 40 mins is really pushing it. Its an absolute waste after 30 mins with kids under school age... IMO and in my experience)
I charge $30 per half hour/$60 per hour - AND THATS FOR PRIVATE TUITION - one on one. (FWIW I have the highest level of qualification & letters after my name... and my prices compared to everyone elses are expensive... and thats for private tuition. The only way I could charge more would be if I were teaching from the Conservatorium.. or in City Sydney.... hhhmmmm)
IMO its ridiculously expensive - but will wait for more details
Can anyone tell me how long the sessions are for?!
Like I said in my previous post - anything over 30mins for under school aged children is a waste of time, they have NO attention span.
If your children ARE school aged....Even this length of time is crazily priced when your children have to share it with others in a class situation.... they could be having private tuition for the same price (or less, as I said, my fees are more expensive than most and these are my prices for private tuition).
I appreciate that there are books/cds etc... FWIW, my students get all of that from me either free or at an extremely minimal price.
When I was in my busiest time with early childhood classes, I was going into preschools etc doing them - worked out to be about $5 per child (max 15 children, and that included having 2 other pre school teachers there to help keep kids under control)
The $75 (roughly) was what I got per class... out of that, I gave out music, books, and it covered the room I hired at each preschool and the use of 2 of their teachers for the 30-40mins I ran the class for..... my prices with what other teachers I knew doing the same thing were fairly standard....
ETA - PLEASE don't take offence personally to anything I've written - every parent chooses what they wish for their children, and I'm by NO WAY having a go at anyone for parenting choices etc.... please remember this is only my PROFESSIONAL opinion - thanks guys
as I am the OP all replies are great.........I seriously doubt I can justify $300 for 15 classes which is what I gathered from website as well, but for all I know it may be different when the lady gets back from holidays it all new in town when I heard we were too have something I was like cool...but for $300 as I said early I could buy a lot of musical stuff for here..........
... so I looked it up!
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About 10-15 kiddies, parents are there too. And the last time I checked which was about a year ago it was $300 a term, 3 terms a year.
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