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This hits home how crap my piano teacher was, 2 years and i learned bugger all. I think I spent far too much talking than learning.
I've looked at lessons now and then - I sure need them - but its a bit random as to who is out there unless you get lucky, I suppose. Easy to chuck away money looking for a good teacher I would imagine.
Also in lesson conversation, inevitably reference is made to a particular song or artiste and is not always feasible to call up YTube or a saved file on your PC to investigate it.
Yes, in addition bloody pets just make like uncomfortable - dogs jumping up at you and your gear, and incessant barking. Cat and dog hairs (I am allergic), plus is amazing how many students want to sit in soft armchairs/sofas and have no suitable stout chairs/stools. Oh and sometimes no on-site parking available and worse - you have to pay for a ticket!
p.s. am I expected to bring my own guitar?
I try not to do visits anymore but it'll depend on how far the person is and if they have a good set up to run lessons. A couple have a proper room to do the lessons in so its not all bad. Parking is an issue for all of mine, 1 has metered bays, the other the house is in the middle of a main road, meaning turning off and parking somewhere is tricky when there's little gaps in traffic. The other one there's never any parking within 5 minutes walk of the flat, and equipment is always a pain in the arse to get up stairs.
And its a must for my learners to own their own guitar, at least to practice on at home. If they're coming from work or travelling via public transport for example then I can provide one for use in the lesson. But its much better if they have their own one they practice on and play in the lessons on so they get comfortable and used to using it.
This is an interesting point. Do you run lessons from your home as well? Do you charge less than the £35/hour there?
I don't think the market round my way would tolerate anything over £25/hour. But then again my students come to me and I can schedule them one after the other if necessary. No costs for time for travel. I really couldn't be bothered packing up guitars/amps/stuff. I have a couple of big shelves of books which I delve into occasionally when a certain song or topic comes up, it's one of my favourite bits of lessons - "I think I have that in a book somewhere" - and I wouldn't want to be without that resource.
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I only do 3 visits at the moment the test come to me and it is easier cos you can book back to back.
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So what should I put in my email, going to email a few
1 - Do I come to your place or studio
2 - Bring my own equipment? (I don't think I will bring an amp, may be the THR10)
3 - Tell him/her the kind of music I listen to.
4 - What are the lesson structure like?
5 - How much per hour.
Be good if they have a website or social media links so you can check them out, I have them all and post lesson clip footage so they can actually see the service in action.
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