Punctuality
Lessons will start and end at the specified times. Lessons will not be extended due to lateness. If regular tardiness becomes an issue, the teacher reserves the right to make the student's lesson time available to others.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
Students must provide 24 hours' notice if they cannot attend a lesson. Student will still be charged the full lesson fee if cancelling with less than 24 hours' notice.
Payment
Invoices are automatically emailed weekly and can be paid by credit card, PayPal, or direct deposit. Please note we do not accept cash.
Lessons in Credit
Lessons in credit must be used prior to the following term. Lessons paid for in advance and not used prior to the following term (e.g. during the holidays) will be forfeited.
Communications / Privacy
Ian Nisbet Vocal Coaching may contact you from time-to-time with news and updates related to the studio. You will also receive a weekly email during terms with a list of available casual lessons for the week. You can opt-out of all emails at any time. We respect your privacy and your contact information is kept within the studio and will not be sold to or shared with any other company.
Lessons will start and end at the specified times. Lessons will not be extended due to lateness. If regular tardiness becomes an issue, the teacher reserves the right to make the student's lesson time available to others.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
Students must provide 24 hours' notice if they cannot attend a lesson. Student will still be charged the full lesson fee if cancelling with less than 24 hours' notice.
Payment
Invoices are automatically emailed weekly and can be paid by credit card, PayPal, or direct deposit. Please note we do not accept cash.
Lessons in Credit
Lessons in credit must be used prior to the following term. Lessons paid for in advance and not used prior to the following term (e.g. during the holidays) will be forfeited.
Communications / Privacy
Ian Nisbet Vocal Coaching may contact you from time-to-time with news and updates related to the studio. You will also receive a weekly email during terms with a list of available casual lessons for the week. You can opt-out of all emails at any time. We respect your privacy and your contact information is kept within the studio and will not be sold to or shared with any other company.
FAQ
How much do lessons cost?
$42.50 - 47.50/half-hour depending on the coach.
How do I make a booking?
Register via the Make a Booking link on the home page then make a booking using the online calendar.
How do I book for audition coaching?
Register via the Make a Booking link on the home page then make a booking using the online calendar.
Do you only teach professionals or particular age groups?
Nope! We're happy to teach anyone who's keen and our students range from 7-70!
Do I have to come to one of your physical studios for audition coaching?
Nope! We offer competitive remote audition coaching, with 24-hour response times on weekdays!
How do I see what lesson slots are available?
When you sign up via the Make a Booking link and log in you'll be shown the calendar with all available spots.
What is a 'vocal coach'?
"In the contemporary commercial world, a vocal coach covers both the role of the singing teacher in teaching technique in addition to the more usual interpretive side. Coaches may also be genre-specific" (Kim Chandler).
Where are you located?
Dandenong North, Brunswick, and online to the world - more info on the home page.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yep! Online lessons are available from anywhere in the world via Zoom or Skype! 😁
Do you work with trans and gender diverse voices?
Yes! We are an LGBTIQA+ friendly studio and have specific experience with singing lessons for trans and gender diverse voices 🙂
Do you provide singing lessons for people on the NDIS?
Yes we have a number of student who are self-managed participants of the NDIS - please get in touch if you have any questions 🙂
Can I get a gift certificate?
Yep! In the shop 🙂
Do you offer exams?
Yes! We offer AMEB and Con Brio exams!
Do you offer mentoring for other music teachers?
Absolutely! Send Ian an email for more info!
Do you run workshops?
Yep! Check out the Workshops page for more info!
How does your referral program work?
If a current student refers a friend to the studio, and they sign up for ongoing lessons, the current student scores a free lesson! And there's no limit! Refer 10 friends and get 10 free lessons! Condition: new student must put current student's name in the 'How Did You Hear About Us' box on the signup screen 🙂
How do I pay for lessons?
Invoices are sent automatically every Monday and can be paid by credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal. Please note we do not accept cash.
What do I need to bring to my first lesson?
Usually just a water bottle - your coach will be in touch prior to your first lesson to discuss your needs and work out a plan of attack 🙂
My question wasn't answered
Ask Ian via email 🙂
$42.50 - 47.50/half-hour depending on the coach.
How do I make a booking?
Register via the Make a Booking link on the home page then make a booking using the online calendar.
How do I book for audition coaching?
Register via the Make a Booking link on the home page then make a booking using the online calendar.
Do you only teach professionals or particular age groups?
Nope! We're happy to teach anyone who's keen and our students range from 7-70!
Do I have to come to one of your physical studios for audition coaching?
Nope! We offer competitive remote audition coaching, with 24-hour response times on weekdays!
How do I see what lesson slots are available?
When you sign up via the Make a Booking link and log in you'll be shown the calendar with all available spots.
What is a 'vocal coach'?
"In the contemporary commercial world, a vocal coach covers both the role of the singing teacher in teaching technique in addition to the more usual interpretive side. Coaches may also be genre-specific" (Kim Chandler).
Where are you located?
Dandenong North, Brunswick, and online to the world - more info on the home page.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yep! Online lessons are available from anywhere in the world via Zoom or Skype! 😁
Do you work with trans and gender diverse voices?
Yes! We are an LGBTIQA+ friendly studio and have specific experience with singing lessons for trans and gender diverse voices 🙂
Do you provide singing lessons for people on the NDIS?
Yes we have a number of student who are self-managed participants of the NDIS - please get in touch if you have any questions 🙂
Can I get a gift certificate?
Yep! In the shop 🙂
Do you offer exams?
Yes! We offer AMEB and Con Brio exams!
Do you offer mentoring for other music teachers?
Absolutely! Send Ian an email for more info!
Do you run workshops?
Yep! Check out the Workshops page for more info!
How does your referral program work?
If a current student refers a friend to the studio, and they sign up for ongoing lessons, the current student scores a free lesson! And there's no limit! Refer 10 friends and get 10 free lessons! Condition: new student must put current student's name in the 'How Did You Hear About Us' box on the signup screen 🙂
How do I pay for lessons?
Invoices are sent automatically every Monday and can be paid by credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal. Please note we do not accept cash.
What do I need to bring to my first lesson?
Usually just a water bottle - your coach will be in touch prior to your first lesson to discuss your needs and work out a plan of attack 🙂
My question wasn't answered
Ask Ian via email 🙂
