here is the core Issue,
If you are in class you should pay like everybody else period. end of story.
do I have a sliding scale?
yes but I do not announce what people are paying if the are on that, That is
between them and myself. not everybody else.
The issue to me is having months go by and i see 7-12 people in the room
and I know I have received 4 payments,
That is an issue,
those 4-5 payments need to cover the rent and at least my gas.
those who show and do not pay are having me work for free,

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> Dear Sensei:

>

> Your students are getting an absolutely fabulous deal from what they pay for
> your instruction. And yes, I think you are too nice about letting students
> not pay. You could at least charge a sliding scale fee based on the students
> income. And for those students who only show up once every 6 weeks you could
> charge a drop in fee of $10-20 per class.

>

> We paid $50/hour for a tutor for our children, and music lessons were
> $50/month for 1/2 hour a week. This was for one on one teaching, which is
> different than a group class and I do not suggest that you charge $50 an
> hour per person for teaching a group class. However, It would seem logical
> and fair to be earning at least $50/hour for teaching a group class. If we
> pay $50/month/student for 2 nights/week at 3 hours/night you would need 24
> paying students to get $50/hour. That would give you $1200/month.

>

> It is quite a challenge to keep students coming back. We have so many
> opportunities to try different activities, and many of those activities are
> offered on a short term basis. Team sports are active only for one season
> unless you get into a group that plays all year. For example classic soccer
> teams, or the Oregon City girls High School basketball program. For the most
> part they only last 3 months and are done until the next year. There are
> other things like skating, gymnastics, music, drama, etc. that are ongoing
> and probably have the same challenges with keeping students that karate and
> fencing groups have. How do these groups keep going? How do they inspire
> students to be dedicated to the activity? Or is it really up to the students
> to dedicate themselves and have the discipline to keep themselves going? So
> many things to ponder.

>

> Best Regards,

>

> DBeasley

>

>

>

> -------Original Message-------

>

> From: D. Bailey

> Date: 08/08/08 23:05:38

> To: baileysacademy@yahoogroups.com

> Subject: [baileysacademy] Comparison.. FWD.

>

> I did a brief survey of the local dance and gymnastic schools in my

> area. Generally, the dance schools have the lowest tuition ranging

> from

> $75 - $145 a month. The lower tuition schools (like the $75 a month)

> is

> typically for 1 class a week.

>

> The Gymnastic Centers range from $80 - $275 a month. One gymnastic

> school charges $400 a month for a "level 9" student. At that elite

> level they are allowed to train every day. That same school charges

> $250 a month for something called "level 3" which is 2 classes a

> week.

> The lower cost tuitions were usually gymnastics that were associated

> with an existing dance school or fitness center. The higher tuitions

> were stand-alone dedicated facilities.

>

> Do not we, as martial arts professionals, make a greater impact on

> society with our instruction? Maybe yes, maybe no... you tell me.

>

> One thing I'd like to know, is what percentage of the population is

> involved in dance, gymnastics and martial arts.

>

> Mike.

> __________________________________________________________

> My son's drum lessons were $125.00 a month for 1/2 an hour once a

> week!

> side note on this he would not teach unless paid?

> perhaps I should start along those paths.

> Should nice sensei go away?

>

>

>

>


Best personal regaurds
Douglas B Bailey