SPECIAL INFORMATION ABOUT LESSONS WITH HAL WEEKS:
YES!!!
The Teacher is IN THE HOUSE!
Welcome back! Grab some lessons!
I’m excited, because I’m returning to my teaching after several months off.
Please read the following, as some things have changed (for the better!)
Not sure you are really ready for autoharp lessons? Not sure you are really up for lessons via webcam? DON’T WORRY. I’m here to hold your hand the whole way. I’ll get you set up on the computer, and on your harp. That’s what I’m here to do. And whatever speed you need to go, that’s fine for me. I’m good at what I do, which is helping you do what YOU do.!
WHAT’S NEW
Evening and weekend hours! 5pm to 6:30 pm weekday evenings (Pacific Time), 10am to 12:30pm Saturdays.
One-off sessions!
Teacher followup and feedback, with specific links to specific videos to practice your skills
MORE OF WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS LOVED
Flexibility!
Learn your own songs!
No complicated music cheat sheets!
WHEN AM I AVAILABLE?
(More info: see “**Scheduling and Billing” detail below.)
*The following schedule times are all given in Pacific (Seattle) time:
weekday daytime hours, (Monday thru Friday, 9 to 3:30 Pacific Time)
early evening hours (5pm to 6:30 pm weekday evenings Pacific Time)
Saturday hours (10am, 10:45 am and 11:30am)
Most folks want a regular weekly time slot; you’ll pay for and book 4 (or more) at a time, to block out our time together all at once. I’ll put you down for every week at that time. If you’d rather pay as you go, you can book them one at a time.
RATES (see “**Scheduling and Billing” detail below.)
BASICALLY, my rate is $70 an hour:
Beginners: $140 for two one-hour lessons over two consecutive weeks. (Beginners usually book 1-hour appointments…there’s time for extra stuff like tuning, posture, picks, straps, etc etc….
Established: $140 for four 30-minute lessons consecutive over 4 consecutive weeks.
Single sessions: $70 for a single one-hour session (these are good for “a la carte” occasional lessons, or for setup instructions or project consultations.)
I use PayPal exclusively. When I get your payment I’ll put you in my ledger book, which secures your time for those lessons. During your last lesson, I’ll give you the chance to re-up and keep going on the same schedule. You can use your PayPal to send your payment ahead of your lessons, or if you prefer, I can send you your next Paypal each time. (Note: I must receive payment before your lessons. Paying for 4 in advance gets you that best price, and keeps my budget happy!)
CAN I MISS A LESSON?
Absolutely! Just notify me by email the day before or the morning before. But remember we’ve committed to 4 consecutive weeks together. We all need to miss occasionally, but don’t miss too often because making your scheduled times maximizes your learning!
WHAT ABOUT RESCHEDULES?
I’m open to it, but try to reschedule for later in the day or the very next day rather than much later in the week. Here's why: rescheduling late in the week sets your makeup lesson very near your next regular lesson on it's regular day in the next week; so you end up seeing me twice in just a few days!
VACATIONS, PAUSES INTERRUPTIONS
Because we are all adults, and busy ones, I of course understand if you need to miss a lesson or go on vacation. Just let me know via email as soon as you can. I don’t really want to charge you for lessons you didn’t take. When you need to travel, just communicate with me if you want me to hold your time; we’ll work something out. Naturally I want you to continue, but I need to help others. If I happen to have a lot of waiting students, I may not be able to hold your favorite slot for more than a couple of weeks.
ABOUT COMMUNICATING: PHONES AND EMAIL:
I have to keep a “paper trail” for reference and remembering, so all our communications between lessons have to be by email. I need it all in one place to keep track of so many people! Thank you for that. And please check YOUR email if you are waiting to hear from me.
You’ll be connected to my email once you’ve used my contact page and I get back to you!
Ready to Rumble?
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