missed lessons

This was my first summer teaching groups, and it has been frustrating to say the least. With vacations and such, it just doesn’t work. It’s not even about the money because I can convince the parents to pay no matter what, but then the students/parents…

• Last updated 3 years ago
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I have a family of 2 boys that are giving me problems with missed lessons. In the early spring of this past year the mom didn’t want to pay for missed lessons while they went on vacation so had them quit for the summer rather…

• Last updated 3 years ago
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I’d love to get feedback on how you handle absences from students who are ill. I offer make-up lessons or even extended lessons to “make up” the time. Also, what about adults or youth who are so involved in other activities that they aren’t always…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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What is your policy and procedure on make up lessons? I’m thinking about when students are sick as well as when they miss for planned reasons such as dad’s graduation from college. I have a full studio and not many times that I can make…

• Last updated 7 years ago
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Anyone had a parent demanding a refund for a lesson they didn’t show up to and then cancelled lessons and never came back? While I was kind and said I would refund his $25 with the next round of billing, he has sent me 4…

• Last updated 7 years ago
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Just recently I have been thinking about what to do for lessons missed when the students are in groups or shared lessons. As thought happens, a parent has asked about a make up or refund and she is in a 2-people shared lesson.  I reminded…

• Last updated 10 years ago
• group lessons, make-ups, missed lessons, shared lessons

Hi, all. I have been enjoying all the discussions going on lately. I have some questions about groups. So far I have taught only privates (with the exception of a sibling pair). In the future, I would like to broaden my studio to group lessons…

• Last updated 9 years ago
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