Economy....Is it everyone?

[sayrabee]

I have noticed a large drop in numbers in the last few months with people being on such tight budgets. (Which I can completely understand...I mean hey, we're an extra-curricular activity. However, we have to make a living too Has anyone else noticed a plunge in student numbers?

[richard black]

My wife's the teacher here but no, she's lost no pupils. Which country are you in? Here in the UK people aren't panicking too much. Actually, because loan rates are falling, some people now have _more_ disposable income than 6 or 12 months ago.

[bluepianist]

I'm from the northeastern US.  I haven't noticed a change in my student list.  LIfe is going on as usual.  Of course this recession, is just beginning.
 

[arensky]

Business is booming, I have more and better students than ever, picking up at least one a month. We'll see if it lasts, but I think it will. Parents who care about good piano lessons will make the effort and pay more for a quality teacher, regardless of the economy.

[tds]

Business is booming, I have more and better students than ever, picking up at least one a month. We'll see if it lasts, but I think it will. Parents who care about good piano lessons will make the effort and pay more for a quality teacher, regardless of the economy.

cool, arensky! cool!

[a-sharp]

I've lost a couple of adults, but gained one, and a couple of kids... so far I'm even.

[dan101]

I haven't noticed a drop, although my students have been with me for some time. I'd imagine that new students would be the first ones having second thoughts in this economy, as they are just getting used to budgeting for lessons.

Good luck.

[johnny-boy]

More than ever, in bad economic times people need hobbies & recreation. With so many people being laid-off, I imagine learning the piano will become an interest to some people.

During the Great Depression, the local pubs were still in business - with there piano-bar musicians.

However, because of money being in short supply, piano teachers may have to lower their rates a bit to entice prospective students.

John

[go12_3]

Just the past few weeks, due to the economy, I have lost three students....
I still have enough students in my studio, and feel optimistic more will sign up
that the parents can afford to.   It's sad how the lessons get cut out in a child's life because learning music isn't a priority now a days. 

[go12_3]

Say---I just lost another student yesterday!   Wow!  This makes three already since the year has begun.....the economy is the pits right now and I have bills to pay!   

[go12_3]

Say,  I'm on a roll this week.....lost another student today.   This makes #4 on my list for this month.  I never know what will happen in this line of business.....students come and then go.  Of course, it's the lessons that gets off the band wagon when
the budget gets tight.   

[nyonyo]

My piano teacher keeps asking the situation in my company. He wants to access how secure my job is. Because he knows if I lose my job, I will quit right away. Knock on wood

I pay $80 per hour. It is not extremely expensive, but not cheap at all.

[nyonyo]

Just the past few weeks, due to the economy, I have lost three students....
I still have enough students in my studio, and feel optimistic more will sign up
that the parents can afford to.   It's sad how the lessons get cut out in a child's life because learning music isn't a priority now a days. 

When was learning music was a priority?

[go12_3]

When was learning music was a priority?

In anyone's life is they so desire.  Music is usually not a priority unless we make it so.  That was the point I was bringing up.