Payments

Important Payment & Lesson Information

To ensure lessons run smoothly and without interruption, payment must be made before the start of each music term. If payment isn’t received and no communication is made with our Coordinator, unfortunately, lessons will not be able to take place.

Best Value Music Tuition

We’re proud to offer some of the most competitive music lesson rates in the county — and we’re committed to keeping it that way, delivering excellent quality at great value.

Lesson Costs for 2024-2025

How to Make Payments

Please use the payment buttons below and include your child’s name, school, and instrument in the payment details so we can credit the right account.

Important:
New students should NOT make any payment until they have received confirmation from the office that a lesson space is available. There may be waiting lists at some schools.

Abbey College students:
Please note that any amount showing on the Abbey College Parent Pay account is automatically generated and does not reflect the actual music tuition owed.
Always pay the correct amount based on your lessons, ignoring any default sums on the page.
If you can’t use Parent Pay, please select the All Other Payments option below.

Payment Terms

• We encourage payments in 5 or 10-week blocks at the start of each half term or full term.
• Extra lessons beyond the usual term can be arranged—just talk to your tutor.
• If starting mid-term or making additional payments, please contact Lucy Sheldrake (Abbey College) or Vicky Scrase (Primary Schools).

Funding Information

If your child’s lessons are funded through their school, this generally covers 10 weeks per term and is subject to Headteacher approval. Additional “top-up” lessons may be possible—please discuss these directly with the ASCA Music Coordinator.

Attendance & Absences

To keep everything running smoothly, it’s your responsibility to inform your tutor directly if your child cannot attend a lesson—not the school office.

• Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule a lesson.
• We do not receive absence information from schools, so direct communication with your tutor is essential.
• This includes absences due to illness, school events, or any other reason.

If you have any questions about payments or scheduling, don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re here to help!

Some FAQ below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: When do I need to pay for lessons?
A: Payment must be made before the start of each term or half term, depending on whether you choose the 10-week or 5-week payment option.

Q: Can I book extra lessons?
A: Yes! Extra lessons can be arranged by speaking directly with your tutor.

Q: How do I pay if I’m an Abbey College student?
A: Use your usual Parent Pay account and select the music tuition option. Ignore any default amounts shown and pay only for your lessons. If you can’t use Parent Pay, please use the “All Other Payments” option.

Q: What if my child is funded through their school?
A: School funding usually covers 10 weeks per term. Additional lessons (“top-ups”) can be arranged with the ASCA Music Coordinator.

Q: How do I notify if my child will miss a lesson?
A: Contact your child’s tutor directly with at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule. The school office does not communicate absences to us.

Q: Can new students pay before confirming a space?
A: No, please wait for confirmation from the office that a space is available before making any payment.