PATHWAYS FEES

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How we charge families

At Pathways, our fees reflect far more than a “per-lesson” rate. When you join us, you’re investing in exceptional teachers, a proven curriculum, beautifully equipped spaces, and a full range of opportunities that simply aren’t available in most music schools.

We hire the best because great teaching transforms learning — and our students progress faster, grow more confident, and stay connected to music for longer. We know we’re not the cheapest option, but our focus is quality, care, and consistency, delivered by a team who live and breathe this work every day.

Your fees allow each student the full Pathways experience: personalised lessons, masterclasses, concerts, community programs, performance opportunities, original resources, and a warm environment where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Because when you choose Pathways, you’re choosing excellence, belonging, and a musical home that genuinely invests in your family.

Private Lesson Fees

Your weekly one-to-one lesson, delivered during term time with a specialised educator in our leafy Flagstaff Hill studio. Each term’s fee includes access to our Term 1 and Term 3 concerts (with no ticket costs), all masterclasses, band opportunities, choirs, our premium Master the Piano curriculum and so much more — everything your child needs to learn, grow, and thrive musically.

30 minutes

(one per week)

Termly Fees

$480 termly invoice

when you pay your invoice in full before the due date.

($500 after the due date)

$44 per weekly direct debit**

(Spread equally over twelve instalments)

Please note that lessons with leadership teachers attract a $2 surcharge

** All Payment plans indicative fees include an admin surcharge of $25 per term

60 minutes

(one per week)

Termly Fees

$940 invoice

when you pay your invoice in full before the due date

($980 after the due date)

$84 per weekly direct debit**

(Spread equally over twelve instalments)

Please note that lessons with leadership teachers attract a $2 surcharge

** All Payment plans indicative fees include an admin surcharge of $25 per term

Duo Lesson Fees

Your weekly two-to-one lesson, delivered during term time with a specialised educator in our leafy Flagstaff Hill studio. Each term’s fee includes access to our Term 1 and Term 3 concerts (with no ticket costs), all masterclasses, band opportunities, choir rehearsals, and our premium Master the Piano curriculum — everything your child needs to learn, grow, and thrive.

30 minutes

(Piano | Guitar | Vocals)

(one per week)

Termly Fees

$330 invoice**

$30 per weekly direct debit**

(Spread equally over twelve instalments)

Please note that lessons with leadership teachers attract a $2 surcharge

Fees at our Primary School Campuses

Instrumental Lesson

30 minutes

(one per week)

Termly Fees

$440 invoice (one to one)
$330 invoice (duo lessons)

when you pay your invoice in full before the due date.

($460 / $350 after the due date)

$39 per weekly direct debit** (1 to 1)

$30 per weekly direct debit** (duo)

(Spread equally over twelve instalments)

FAQ

For those starting lessons part-way through a term, a pro-rata invoice will be issued.

There are no refunds for invoices already paid for students who have changed their mind about continuing lessons.

**Weekly direct debits are inclusive of all flag fall and fee processing, set-up and maintenance fee and bank processing fees.