Piano and Flute Lessons

Dear Mr. Pagac, After reading your angry review I decided that I need to clarify a few things. I hope that after reading my response you will have better understanding of this situation. 1. 'Showed up once'. Yes, I had my first lesson with your son after being hired by you July 20. The last week of July he was on vacation. 2. 'Missed second time'. True, after leaving a student's house my car engine didn't want to start and I had to wait for a road assistance. I immediately notified your wife about the situation. Because of that I had to cancel your son's lesson as well as two other students that day. 3. 'Asked for a bunch up front'. True. The missed lesson was on the first week of August and I send a message to your wife to remind her about paying for the month. When I came to your house first time I told your wife that I charge up front. There were going to be 4 lessons this month and because of that it seemed like a bunch. This is my business that pays my bills and I cannot accept being paid on completion of each lesson. I know that most teachers if not all, have the same system. If you had signed up your son for piano lessons at the music store you would have to pay up front for each month. 4. 'Said, something better came along'. I didn't word it my message like that but yes, it's true in some ways. Apart from teaching students at the their homes or mine I teach 2 days a week at the Music Store. Last Friday I was approached by the manager and asked to take more students from a teacher who is leaving. That meant I will also teach on Wednesdays because my two days are full. I accepted the offer because I gained several students withing 4 miles from home as to 27 miles to your house. Of course driving from one student to another lessens the mileage but nothing can beat the distance of 4 miles. I'm sure you agree with me on that. I wish you best luck in finding a new teacher. Thank you, Maryla Buck