What is the going rate for giving riding lessons?
I have recently been asked to give a few people I know lessons and have no idea what I should charge. I'm also riding their horses occasionally to fix little minor things, what should I charge for that? I was told $65-$75. That seems way to much for the hour I spent riding.
How much to private ice skating lessons cost? and i would like more info about it too.?
Out here, for a 15-20-30 min private lesson, it can range from $20 to almost $50 (high level coach) per lesson (plus the cost of the ice session). I would venture to say it's on the high side where I live though. Yep, skating is an expensive sport (and not just for the lesson costs). But there are always ways to keep the costs down. Group lessons are the least expensive way to learn to skate! I would complete whatever group program you are in - all the way to the highest level. I stayed at the highest level for several sessions along with others who did the same . . . our class leveled higher than it was supposed to be - a neat advanced group class! It's also a good place to get acquainted with some of the coaches - one who you may spot as a potential coach for you. If you like a specific coach, go ahead and talk to them about private lessons/costs - they'll give you the scoop I'm sure! Maybe see if they would be willing to do a split lesson (you and another skater) as well. A few of my friends did that to keep private lesson costs down. Some skaters do ok with one lesson a week. At one point I did one every other week. I have a friend who took lessons only once a month!! It's not just the number of lessons, but how much time you have to devote to practicing in between. A skater can be granted funds or a scholarship, or receive private/corporate sponsorship for their training and competition expenses. Mainly it's for skaters who've been skating a while and show great potential . . . but I actually know someone who "sponsors" a 5 year old (well, she does show potential!). Hope that helps!
What are the going rates for giving private English lessons in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
Sorry to be pedantic, but if you’re an English teacher it’s “fewer” clients, not less…but I would imagine a medium-high rate would be 100–150 pesos/hr for private lessons.In most Latin American countries ESL salaries plummet drastically outside the capital.The only way to make “good” money is to run group classes.Bear in mind that unless you have a work visa what you’re planning is officially illegal. I am not saying not to do it but to realize that you’ll need to balance high earnings with staying under the radar should your plan be to just wing it solo and not apply for the proper visa.If I were to attack the ESL market in Vallarta I’d start my own company (so that you’re legal) and then sell group classes specifically catered to hospitality to hotels & resorts.
I was giving a private lesson in a public pool. The duty manager said if I go there again, he will call the police. Can I get in trouble? Can he speak to me that way?
I think everyone else has pretty much covered this question. I was a pool manager, beachfront manager, head lifeguard, and swimming instructor for many years. What it boils down to is this: What is the pool policy concerning lessons? Were you already warned? If the pool manager has to call the police, then there's going to be an official report filed that they're superiors will see. Are they some sort of psychopath with no desire to keep their job? Were you doing something to call attention to yourself? It seems like there's more to the story. I'm not saying that you're making anything up, but it sounds like there's some details missing. Here are some other things to consider. When I was a lifeguard, around 1/3 of the rescues I performed/observed happened because someone was "teaching someone to swim". Many times it involved a parent and their kid(s). If you're going to be teaching someone to swim, even if it's just casually, introduce yourself to the lifeguard and ask them 1. If they mind you teaching and 2. If they have a preference as to where you do it.
Swim lessons - private VS group. Your opinion?
I'm deciding whether or not to put my daughter in private or group swim lessons. We've done group lessons before and were not happy because the other children were unruly and the teacher could not handle them and the parents (though they were sitting right there!) did not discipline their children. We're fairly tight with money so I went to city classes and now we're considering going through a local country club instead. They are reputed for having an excellent swim school and for giving great lessons, both group and private. Though both are much more costly than lessons through the city, we just can't do that kind of atmosphere again. Friends of mine have done the group lessons and say that their teachers know how to deal with kids, but I'm just not sure about doing the group thing again. I also really cannot afford it, but I really want my child to be water safe. Do any of you feel strongly that private lessons will offer better instruction or will group lessons be fine?
English (language): Does a tutor give private lessons or private classes? Which one? Class vs lesson?
Let me put it to you in this simpler way:-Private tuition is where private tutors give private lessons to private students -- even in Britain and indeed many other places. The lessons may in fact be no different from "classes" and even held in a private tuition school (a.k.a. tutorial college, slang: crammer), but they are still called lessons.In a regular school, "class" is the operative term. So a teacher will hold classes during regular school hours and organise/hold special after-hour lessons to tutor students who need extra help.At the upper end like the college and university, the classes are mainly divided into lectures, practicals and tutorials.Thanks for the A2A.
How do parents of kids taking music private lessons know when their kids need to take music theory lessons?
Unless they are musicians themselves, I don’t see how parents could know when their kids need to take music theory lessons. A good teacher will incorporate theory as it is needed; it is not something separate that you take by itself. In college a music major will take a mixture of various music classes including theory.I have been playing musical instruments since I was 5, so that makes it 57 years (oh, that can’t be!). I was fortunate to have a teacher who was a former jazz saxophonist in the big band era and also played guitar and piano. He knew theory and improvisation equally well. So we would talk about chords and scales and the theory information slowly sank in as we went along.He would have me play a popular song from the sheet music or songbook, it might be old or modern. I would play through it once as written, then he would join in on rhythm guitar and have me play an improvised solo over the chords of the song.This sort of diversity in training carried me into a whole new world of performing professionally. (Rock, not classical, though he did have me learn some classical, too.)I would say, then, that parents should look for a teacher who is or has been a performer, not just a music school graduate or student. Kids deserve a teacher who can help them see music from many angles. A good teacher with performance background will know how and when to introduce theory, and make it fun at the same time.
Is it illegal to give private ski lessons at a ski resort if you dont work at said resort?
Typically a ski resort is private property and the only people who can give lessons on the property are instructors with the ski school or other approved individuals. there are a number of reasons: Insurance: skiing has inherent risks, and the property, ski school, and instructors are all insured General commercial principal: the operator of the hill paid for the lifts, lifties, patrol etc. They get a cut of income you can make. Training: ski instructors at a resort are trained to teach... and deal with lift safety Yes they could lift your pass if you are giving frequent lessons for money to strangers not under the aegis of the Ski School. if you are just helping your friend ... not likely. Its like going into walmart and setting up your own store.
Should I tip yoga teacher for private lesson at spa?
Wow I was kind of surprised to see all the responses so far are yes I should tip the teacher. I'm not looking for someone to justify me not giving a tip LOL, I haven't decided yet, but here are some additional details: I've never been to this spa before but judging from their list of services, they're a full service kind of place where they offer not only massages, but also nutrition counseling as well as variety of yoga classes in private lesson form. Nutrition counseling is another service that I would never have thought of tipping, seeing a nutritionist is like going to the doctor! Who tips their doctor? I guess the way I see it is if someone has to put their hands on me (LOL), they should get a tip for it, e.g., facial, massage, waxing, but if someone is teaching me to do something MYSELF, e.g., yoga or any kind of exercise class, I don't tip, although if I'm a regular client, I'll give them a Christmas gift out of appreciation. (I guess with nutritionists, it's like a medical ser