My instructor is a struggling student. I give him tips periodically. The first time was when he had to cancel two lessons shortly after starting my lessons. He has school work and music productions to do associated with college. I expect this to happen, due to this circumstance. With all that going on, his days for make up lessons are limited, so makeups during the school year, I would assume are not easy. I already knew he was a great patient instructor, even though we had just started as instructor and student. I wanted to make sure he knew the occasional cancellation is expected, and that he is doing a good job. I paid for those two cancelled weeks, anyway, to encourage him to keep teaching. I will probably give him a tip at the end of Summer.

I also thank him after each lesson and let him know it was a great lesson. My husband thanks him, too. Of course, the better I can get, the nicer it sounds in the house! Let’s face it. A cello is heard all over! Maybe I should take up a collection from the neighbors for my instructor!