Frequently asked questions
General
Why do I need to complete a client form before making my first booking?
All my teaching services are bespoke. To be sure that I am the best person to help you, I want to learn about your particular needs before we arrange our first lesson or meeting. This means that if I am not equipped to help you (for example, if you have a specific physical condition that means you would be better served by another yoga teacher, or if you want music tuition in a style where I am insufficiently experienced), you will not waste your time and money attending an unproductive session. If, upon reading your client form, I am not sure whether I am the right teacher for you, I will offer you a short video call to learn more about your needs. There is no charge for this and it will help us to explore if we should work together - and if not, I may be able to suggest another teacher who can better meet your needs.
Why do you have different hourly rates for yoga, writing support and music teaching?
Each discipline has its own professional bodies and insurance requirements, and also places different demands on my time before we meet: for example, whether I need to travel to meet you in person or work online from any location that suits me, and whether I need to prepare resources for our time together. All of these factors contribute to my hourly rates.
Do you offer discounts for people experiencing financial difficulties?
Yes, in some contexts. I want to work with people who can benefit from my skills, even when they are unable to pay the advertised rates. I offer online yoga class passes at a 50% discount for those in need: message me to arrange a confidential conversation about your needs and I will provide you with a discount code. For writing support, I suggest that you book proofreading and send me a short piece of ‘typical’ writing: this will be relatively low cost, but will provide you with useful feedback that you can apply to your future work. If you are paying for music lessons and would appreciate an option to pay in smaller, more frequent instalments, we can set up a personalized payment plan.