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Family Discounts

by Jeannine

Sep 4, 2014

I have been asked to give a discount on piano lessons for two children in one family. This is the first time I have been asked for this and up until now had not heard about discounts for lessons. My sisters and I took individual lessons and my parents were never given a discount. I feel that my time is valuable and I work very hard with each student. I give my students the opportunity to participate in the OFMC Junior Festival each year - I spend a lot of time outside the lesson and my own money in preparation for this event. My students participating in the OFMC Junior Festival receive top honors year after year. I also have a student recital every year. I have been teaching for 32 years and this is my main means of support. I attended a music conservatory for four years as a Piano Performance Major however I was forced to postpone completion of my degree because of unforeseen circumstances. I teach in my home studio in an upper middle class suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. My rates are wit...See More

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Mrs H I have 3 kids, and I never got a family discount for their lessons. I paid $18 per half hour in the Cleveland area, but I know she charged less than comparable teachers - she was a bargain. So sad she has passed on.

I say stick to your policy!

Sep 4, 2014

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fwiw- highly opposed Because what it really means is charging people with only one child more than others.

If there is some reason why it is less costly or less time intensive to teach two children in the same family - fine.

But, really, whether that half hour is filled by two related children or two unrelated children - - your time and expertise didn...See More

Sep 4, 2014

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Jeannine Thank you Mrs. H and fwiw- highly opposed for your responses, both of which have been extremely helpful to me! I am new to this Forum so I am delighted to have received replies to my question so quickly! Mrs. H, thank you for telling me to stick to my policy! Thank you fwiw- highly opposed for making the observation that "what it really means is ch...See More

Sep 4, 2014

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Garland/GA When all three of us were taking lessons (many years ago!), the "discount" was that she'd give the lessons at your house instead of hers. I have not given discounts for siblings in the 10 years I've taught, I would only give a discount for 3+ family members and only if someone asked.

On 9/04/14, Jeannine wrote: > Thank you Mrs. H and f...See MoreWhen all three of us were taking lessons (many years ago!), the "discount" was that she'd give the lessons at your house instead of hers. I have not given discounts for siblings in the 10 years I've taught, I would only give a discount for 3+ family members and only if someone asked.

On 9/04/14, Jeannine wrote: > Thank you Mrs. H and fwiw- highly opposed for your > responses, both of which have been extremely helpful to > me! I am new to this Forum so I am delighted to have > received replies to my question so quickly! Mrs. H, thank > you for telling me to stick to my policy! Thank you fwiw- > highly opposed for making the observation that "what it > really means is charging people with only one child more > than the others"; this is an excellent point! Your responses > have helped me to come to the decision to stay with my > current policy not to give family discounts. Thank you > again! > > I will check back to see if anyone else has posted a > comment on this question of mine. > > > On 9/04/14, Jeannine wrote: >> I have been asked to give a discount on piano lessons > for >> two children in one family. This is the first time I have >> been asked for this and up until now had not heard about >> discounts for lessons. My sisters and I took individual >> lessons and my parents were never given a discount. I >> feel that my time is valuable and I work very hard with >> each student. I give my students the opportunity to >> participate in the OFMC Junior Festival each year - I >> spend a lot of time outside the lesson and my own > money >> in preparation for this event. My students participating in >> the OFMC Junior Festival receive top honors year after >> year. I also have a student recital every year. I have >> been teaching for 32 years and this is my main means of >> support. I attended a music conservatory for four years >> as a Piano Performance Major however I was forced to >> postpone completion of my degree because of >> unforeseen circumstances. I teach in my home studio in >> an upper middle class suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. My >> rates are within the average range of $20.00 to $27.00 >> per half hour. My own teacher and mentor recently >> passed away but he had previously advised against >> family discounts. I would like to know other opinions and >> perspectives on this subject.

Sep 6, 2014

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aymes I know you don't want to give a discount...I wouldn't either...maybe the family figures they don't know if you would if they didn't ask. Just say that it is your policy to charge per student.

On 9/04/14, Jeannine wrote: > I have been asked to give a discount on piano lessons for > two children in one family. This is the first time I ...See More

Sep 10, 2014

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