Studio Management
Holiday Pay
I’d like to know how many other teachers charge for holidays, especially this time of year with Christmas Eve and day and New Year’s Eve and day! Otherwise, unless students reschedule there’s a lot of lost income! Do most teachers charge for the month regardless…
When to Charge A Late Fee
I have a situation with a new student (second month) where I didn’t receive payment on time – I did get paid, but not until March 9th. I clearly stated to the parents that the fees were due by the first, and I even sent…
Late Fees
At least once in the past, and again today, I’ve had a student/parent complain about late fees and express doubt about their legality. The suggestions have been that perhaps the mere existence of such fees could be illegal, but otherwise perhaps the amount/percentage of the…
Family Discounts- How to Decide What to Charge
What would be your charge for three children from the same family in one group lesson? What would your discount be? This is how I charge, for having more than one student in a family. First student – Full price Second student – 10% discount…
Family Discounts- Multiple Student Families
Do any of you give discounts for the second, third, or fourth child from same family? I do give a discount for additional family members, although I know others will disagree with me on that. I just know that when my sister and I were…
Family Discounts- Advice and Ideas
I have two homeschool families, each with three children who are interested in having me teach all three children. What kind of discounts do you offer to families where more than one child is taking lessons? Do you max out at a certain rate? I…
Family Discounts
I have a husband and wife who want to do lessons together. They will obviously get a break on materials, but I am trying to decide whether or not to give them a break on lesson fees as well. Do you offer a family discount?…
Bartering- Advice and Ideas
I need advice on bartering. If someone did baby sitting for me in my home instead of paying for tuition for a half hour private lesson, what length of time is a fair thing, half an hour? Or could I ask for an hour? This…
Bartering- Trading Lessons
I’d like to see some conversation on the issue of bartering lessons. Has it worked for you? How do you manage it successfully and do you recommend it? Do you “sign” agreements? Don’t hesitate to give me up-sides and down-sides. This is an issue I…
Homeschool Student Evaluations
I have a homeschool student who’s mother has asked me to evaluate/grade her on her progress to be turned in as credit. I have not encountered this so far, and wondered if anyone has created an evaluation form or anything to assist in the grading…