Welcome to the Studio Academy

The Studio Academy is a structured training programme offering progressive drum education from beginner to professional level. By enrolling, you are committing to a system designed to provide consistency, structure, and long-term musical development.

These terms exist to ensure fairness, clarity, and a high standard of delivery for all students.

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What’s Included

Enrolment in the Studio Academy includes:

• Weekly individual drum lessons
• Access to the Academy syllabus and structured progression
• Academy assessments
• A professionally recorded performance video
• Participation in the annual Academy showcase

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1. Lessons & Scheduling

Your selected weekly lesson slot is requested during signup and held provisionally.

Your slot becomes fully secured once your Direct Debit setup is completed and your enrolment is confirmed by the Academy.

Once confirmed, your weekly lesson slot is reserved for you on an ongoing basis while your enrolment and payments remain active.

If the signup process is not fully completed, including Direct Debit setup, the Academy reserves the right to cancel the enrolment request and release the selected lesson slot.

The programme is structured across the year with scheduled breaks built into the membership

Punctuality
Lessons begin and end at the scheduled time. Late arrivals will not be extended, as this affects subsequent students.

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2. Tuition & Payment Terms

The Studio Academy operates on an annual membership model, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Your first month’s payment is taken at the point of signup.

Ongoing monthly payments are collected via Direct Debit.

As part of the signup process, you are required to set up a Direct Debit mandate to enable ongoing monthly payments.

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Important

Your place in the Studio Academy is only fully secured once your Direct Debit has been successfully set up.

If your Direct Debit setup is not completed, the Academy reserves the right to release your provisionally held lesson slot.

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Monthly payments:

• Must remain up to date for lessons to continue
• May result in paused lessons if payment fails
• Continued non-payment may result in loss of your weekly lesson slot

This is not a pay-as-you-go service. Monthly payments apply throughout the year, including scheduled breaks, which are factored into the programme.

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3. Missed Lessons & Make-Up Policy

Student Absences

With 48+ hours’ notice:
We will do our best to offer a make-up lesson within 30 days, subject to availability. This is not guaranteed.

Less than 48 hours’ notice or no-show:
The lesson may be recorded and sent to the student upon request. Lessons missed without sufficient notice will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Missed lessons do not accumulate or carry forward beyond the stated make-up policy.

Teacher Absences

If a teacher is unavailable, lessons may be paused or rescheduled at the Academy’s discretion.

Public Holidays

Lessons falling on UK public holidays may be rescheduled.

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4. Cancellation Policy

Enrolment may be cancelled with one full calendar month’s written notice by email.

Monthly payments continue during the notice period.

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5. Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Practice regularly
• Arrive on time
• Bring required materials
• Treat the teacher, space, and equipment with respect

Progress depends on consistent practice. The Academy cannot be held responsible for lack of progress where practice is insufficient.

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6. Teacher Responsibilities

Teachers will:

• Deliver structured, high-quality lessons
• Follow the Academy syllabus
• Provide feedback and guidance
• Maintain a positive learning environment

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7. Studio Etiquette

• No food or drink in lesson rooms (water permitted)
• Parents may observe lessons by prior arrangement
• Disruptive behaviour may result in termination

The Academy is only responsible for students during their scheduled lesson time.

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8. Data Protection (GDPR)

We collect and store personal data solely for the administration of tuition and Academy activities, in accordance with UK GDPR. Data is never shared without consent.

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9. Photo & Video Consent

Photos and videos may be taken for promotional use. Please notify us in writing if you do not consent.

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Agreement

By enrolling in the Studio Academy, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.