INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

Lessons are charged on a per term basis with a term being eight lessons of 30 minutes. Fees are charged in advance. You will receive payment details prior to the commencement of the term.

To view, the tuition fee structure see our Brochure (PDF, 681.79 KB)

Please ensure we have your current Postal Address. To update your details, complete the online 

Update details form

• Online - via Webpay
• Telephone – Contact CYCM administration office 8946 6013 to pay by Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard and American Express accepted).
• Bank Transfer - Contact the office on 8946 6013 for details.

Please Note – CYCM Tutors are unable to take any form of payment.

Centre for Youth and Community Music

Terms and Conditions 

1. Make-Up Lessons: Lessons missed due to the student’s unavailability will not be rescheduled. Make-up lessons are provided only in the event of the tutor's absence. These lessons will be scheduled directly between the student and the tutor. 
2. Re-Enrolment: Re-enrolment from one term to the next is automatic. Any change must be notified to the Administration Office.
3. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees must be paid in full before lessons begin and are non-refundable. Enrolment will not be processed, and lessons will not be conducted until payment is received.
4. Payments: Payments must be made at the CYCM office before the start of the term. Lessons will not be delivered until payment is received. Payments can be made via credit card at the CYCM office (Charles Darwin University, Building Orange 6.1.07), online at CYCM Payments, or via EFT bank transfer.
5. Cancellation/Withdrawal: Cancellations or withdrawals must be communicated in writing at least seven (7) days in advance. Cancelled lessons are non-refundable.
6. Location: All lessons will be conducted at the Centre for Youth and Community Music, Charles Darwin University, or online upon request.
7. Terms and Lessons: The CYCM calendar year is divided into four terms, each consisting of 10 weeks. Students receive 9 lessons per term, scheduled from Monday to Saturday. Students should ensure they can attend all 9 lessons.
8. Extra Lessons: Additional lessons can be arranged for an extra fee through the CYCM Administration Office, subject to tutor availability.
9. Tuition Times: For individual and small group lessons, tuition times are negotiated between the tutor and the student (or parent) to ensure mutual suitability. Ensemble program lesson times are published before the term starts.
10. Instruments: Students must provide their own instruments, except for pianos. Piano and drums students should have access to a piano or drums set at home for practice.
11. Use of Rooms: Practice rooms are available for students during CYCM opening times. To use the rooms during the afternoon, bookings are mandatory.
12. Additional Costs: Additional costs, such as books, music accessories, accompanist fees, recordings, and entry fees (for competitions, AMEB exams, etc.), are not covered by the CYCM enrolment fee.

CYCM reserves the right to alter or amend any tuition arrangements after consulting with students, parents, and tutors.

CYCM reserves the right to decline or cancel an enrolment. 

By enrolling, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Updated June 2024

If you are enrolling for the first time, please complete the Student Enrolment Form (PDF, 713.76 KB) 

Then return it to us:

• Email: cycm@cdu.edu.au
• Post: Centre for Youth and Community Music
  Charles Darwin University
  Darwin NT 0909
• Fax: 08 8946 6540
• Hand deliver: the CYCM Administration Office located at Building Orange 6.1.07 at Casuarina campus (PDF, 1.07 MB).

Current students will receive an email with information to pay their tuition fees.

But you can go directly to the payment portal.