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Bulletin #11 (Welcoming Lesleigh + Recital Next Week!)
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Dear families, Thanks as always for taking the time to stay updated on all things AHPA. TL;DR - for those who don't want details 😉
Details, for those who like them 😉Welcoming LesleighWe are delighted to have our new teacher, Lesleigh Thompson joining us on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Lesleigh is an extremely qualified and experienced pianist, composer and educator. We are excited and grateful to have her on our team. Term Dates + Other Info on our Website:The last day of Term 2 is Sunday 6th July. This is an 11-week term which mirrors the NSW public school calendar (Term 1 was a short term, only 9 weeks). For easy access, I have put our absence form, fortnightly bulletins and term dates on our website. Recital is Next Saturday 27th June:Purchase recital tickets here. Recital Participants: We are so excited for your children to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! So that we can finalise the programme, please complete this short form by the end of today (20th June). If you are not sure what repertoire your child is performing, please check with your teacher this week. I will send a copy of the program early this coming week, with details of performance order as well as scheduled warm ups, which will be staggered from 4pm. Student performances will run from approximately 4:30 to 6pm, followed by a teacher showcase. All families with one or more performers must have a participating family ticket. If you have more than 2 audience members aged 3 or older attending, please ensure that their extra tickets are purchased from our event page. Please feel free to email me with any further questions (emma@allhandspianoacademy.com). Neon New Music Release: Debut Performance at Our RecitalOur wonderful teacher Neon has released a new original track today and will be performing it as part of our teacher showcase at our recital next Saturday. Neon's short introduction is included below, as well as a link to the song on Spotify. "A story of the battles we fight in the dark, never knowing which one may be our last. Set in a dying age of knights, dragons, and ancient kingdoms, this piece is about the war beyond the sword - the one within. Every battle may be our last...."
[Reminder] Important Fee Changes Coming in Term 3:AHPA is phasing out our current model of Senior vs Teaching Artists and moving instead to an "On-peak/Off-peak" model. *if you are currently paying the Teaching Artist Rate (check invoices if unsure), please see the next section below* New Fees (for Students Currently Paying Senior Teaching Artist Rate) Applicable from Term 3 2026 Off-Peak price: $59.95 for 30 mins Weekdays: lesson starts before 3:30pm or from 6:30pm Saturdays: lesson starts before 9am or from 1pm All day Sunday On-peak price: $66 for 30 mins Weekdays: lesson starts from 3:30pm and before 6:30pm Saturdays: lesson starts from 9am and before 1pm Prices will be determined by lesson start time (not finishing time). If you are currently scheduled during an on-peak window and would like to request an off-peak slot for term 3, please do so ASAP so we can prioritise your request! [Reminder] Students Currently Paying Teaching Artist Rate:If you enrolled with Polina or Amélie prior to Term 2 2026, or with Leo prior to June 2026, you are currently paying the Teaching Artist Rate ($52.25 for 30 mins). In Term 2, Polina and Amélie were promoted to Senior Teaching Artists, but we did not raise prices for existing students. Leo was advertised as a Teaching Artist from Term 2 when he began lessons with us. Therefore, to avoid a sudden and large increase in your fees, we are offering the following fees for you for the remainder of 2026. New Fees for students currently paying Teaching Artist Rate Applicable from Term 3 2026 Off-Peak price: $55 for 30 mins Weekdays: lesson starts before 3:30pm or from 6:30pm Saturdays: lesson starts before 9am or from 1pm All day Sunday On-peak price: $57.75 for 30 mins Weekdays: lesson starts from 3:30pm and before 6:30pm Saturdays: lesson starts from 9am and before 1pm. Please note, from Term 1 2027, all clients will be subject to the (higher) prices detailed in the previous section. [Reminder] Saturday Afternoon Group Class: Expressions of Interest OpenIf you have younger children who are looking to start lessons at All Hands Piano Academy, you may be interested in the group class we are proposing: Duration: 45 minutes Email emma@allhandspianoacademy.com to express interest. [Reminder] New Refer-a-Friend PolicyOur refer-a-friend policy has changed, starting from this term. From now on, you will receive a $10 discount (unlimited times), applied to your next invoice, every time a new client puts your name in the "how did you hear about us" box prior to purchasing a trial lesson. All you have to do is tell your friends to mention your name when signing up (send them here https://allhandspianoacademy.com/contact_us). Many thanks for taking the time to read this ☺️Emma StephensonFounder | All Hands Piano Academy |
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This fortnightly newsletter is for All Hands Piano Academy families. Make sure you're subscribed to stay updated about upcoming events, policy changes, term dates and more.
Dear families, Wrapping up a fantastic Term 2. Enjoy your holidays! Thanks as always for taking the time to stay updated on all things AHPA. TL;DR - for those who don't want details 😉 Recital success! Final day of Term 2 is Sunday July 5th (tomorrow). Full balances due on that day. Term 3 starts Monday 20th July. Find our absence form, fortnightly bulletins and term dates on our website. New contracts coming over the holidays. Ricordi - Audio recording, transcription and lesson summary....
Dear families, Thanks as always for taking the time to stay updated on all things AHPA. TL;DR, for those who don't want details 😉 New Fees from Term 3: $66 on-peak, $59.95 off-peak (or $57.75 and $55 for those currently paying Teaching Artist Rates). Expressions of Interest for Saturday group class at 4:30pm (young beginners, please email to express interest). I will no longer be attending the recital. [Reminder] Purchase recital tickets here; performers must buy a “Participating Family”...
Dear families, Thanks again for taking the time to stay updated on all things AHPA. Apologies for the tardy delivery of this email. I normally like to send these at 8am on Saturday morning. I'm a few hours behind schedule today. TL;DR, for those who don't want details 😉 50% Deposits are due by the end of next week (31st May) Expressions of Interest for Saturday group class at 4:30pm (for young vplease email). [Reminder] All AHPA students are encouraged to perform at the recital. [Reminder]...