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  1. We've used the second option (SKrafty/whenyouriseup) for three self-paced classes (elementary school level). It's a fun, helpful community. Server/chat is monitored very well. Has an active Facebook group, and the admins are quick to address and resolve any issues/conflicts that do pop up. I've been very impressed so far (it's been about 3 months since we joined).

  2. When I went off to college, my flute teacher bought me a Sunbeam Hot Shot hot water dispenser for my dorm room. That was 18 years ago; I've used it a least a few times a week ever since! It's perfect for what you're describing. They're around $15, I think.

  3. DD just joined Girl Scouts as an individual member/Juliette. She's a Daisy; right now she's learning the Girl Scout Law and working on her light blue "honest and fair" petal. We're planning to learn more about Juliette Gordon Low the last week of this month, and we'll finish up with a little celebration in honor of Low's birthday Oct. 31.

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  4. What would you do if a student was going to be out of the country for 3 months? We are facing this situation and I am not sure how to approach it.

     

    I'd probably keep them at the front of the waiting list, but really try to hold the spot.

     

    I had a family who went out of town for 2 months last year. They insisted on paying to keep their spot instead of chancing not having a spot when they returned. The student took half hour lessons, so for a month before and a month after the trip, we did hour long lessons as often as our schedules allowed. Didn't get them all in, but we got most!

  5. I teach privately (flute, piano, and harp) and have a flat rate per month. I don't adjust for vacations/holidays. I don't charge extra for 5-week months, and I have no recital or registration fees. I don't refund for missed lessons on the student's part, although I do try to schedule a makeup lesson if my schedule allows. If I can't work it in within a week or two, the lesson is forfeited. They're also allowed to switch with other students (many of them know each other from school). My studio runs so much more smoothly since I started using a stricter policy. However, I DO refund a pro-rated amount if I have to miss and we can't schedule a makeup lesson. That only seems fair. :)

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