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Author: DougR
Date: 2008-12-12 22:00
Maybe it's a silly question, but I searched the archives & couldn't find anything on it. Those of you who teach, do students tip you during the holidays? SHOULD they? Those of you studying, do you tip and/or give your teacher something during the holidays?
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Author: Liquorice
Date: 2008-12-12 22:59
I teach a little bit. I think tipping your clarinet teacher is a great idea! :-)
...but I also think it's completely unnecessary.
If you really appreciate what someone does for you (in whatever field), send them a card or letter with a few kind words. It should mean more to them than money.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2008-12-12 23:26
i think a small gesture might be nice. Some cupcakes, brownies, cookies, something like that.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2008-12-13 00:55
As a teacher, I never expect tips or gifts from my students. But some give me things anyway. Gift cards are the usual thing my kids give me, but I've been gifted little candles, small amounts of cash, bottles of wine, etc. etc.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2008-12-13 01:07
I've been fortunate over the years to have had some very hardworking students who achieved nice success in their high school and college programs. They (and their parents) have shown their generosity, although, for me, watching their musical growth has certainly been rewarding enough
Gifts usually range from homemade baked goods, bottles of wine, coffee mugs, gift cards, movie passes, a paid dinner for two at a nice restaurant, and cash.
Cash gifts are generally the amount of one lesson...GBK
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Author: Jaysne
Date: 2008-12-13 01:23
Not a silly question at all--it's a great reality question! Sometimes I do get a gift from the parents of my private students on their last lesson before holiday break. Sometimes it's my fee doubled; most often, I get a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble or a local restaurant.
It's always wonderful to be recognized and complimented that way. But I don't look for it or expect it; it's up to the students and their families as to whether or not they want to do it. When I was studying, I don't ever recall tipping my teachers--no one ever suggested it to me and it didn't occur to me. But looking back, even though I didn't have any money, I think I would have figured out a way to tip my teacher.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-12-13 06:21
Hmm. Why would we tip the teacher, but not the postman or the family doctor? For my work I don't get tipped either...
(actually, we started giving the postman a small present and send holiday cards to the kid's doctor and music teachers)
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Ben
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Author: BobD
Date: 2008-12-13 11:38
Ben......we gave my doctor a tip recently.....painted on my left leg "Not this one".
Bob Draznik
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Author: Sarah Elbaz
Date: 2008-12-13 12:24
It depends on two things:
1. culture 2. the personality of the teacher.
a card is fine, flowers at the end of the year is ok. But money? I would be very insulted if a student "tiped" me.
Sarah
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Author: pewd
Date: 2008-12-13 12:56
it varies by year, which, i guess, is a rough indicator of the economy.
about 30% of my students give me something - ranging from food to cash. the most common item is gift cards - starbucks cards seem the most popular. i also see lots of candy, cookies, etc.
one young man usually brings me a food item he made - last year it was homemade bread. i really enjoy that - it takes effort on his part. plus hes a pretty durn good cook.
students who make all-region usually receive a gift from me - CD, coffee cup with a clarinet on it, tree ornament shaped like a clarinet, etc.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: clariniano
Date: 2008-12-14 06:45
I always give my teachers a gift, and I love receiving gifts from my students, especially if they are gift cards/gift certificates, Most of my students and parents give me an approximately $50 gift, but I've had several for double that amount. My students who have been with me a long time (at least a year) and/or have made excellent progress in their studies aslo receive a gift from me.
Nowadys with my teachers I give them a gift card from a music store, and I can tell you it's always a gift well appreciated. I don't give food gifts (and don't really like receiving them, although gift cards/certificates to eat out are great!), as people may have dietary restrictions for various reasons, and also avoid alcohol unless I absolutely know my teacher drinks it. (and none of my current teachers do, otherwise I might have got those bottles of Mozart Liqeurs!)
I've been trying to cut a Clarinet Christmas CD this year, but it's been a busy year, especially with the high demand for my services, lessons, clinics,performing, ensembles, and his new recent job at a private high school (whcih I've already got three private students from, and it's a pretty small school, and there are more parents that are supposed to call me from both the elementary and high school division, so far I've taught 4 students from that school, one who has been with me for a couple of years, and is doing RCM Grade 6 clarinet.
Meri
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2008-12-14 12:19
It would probably be easier than cow tipping but do clarinet teachers really sleep standing up in fields? Is the economy that bad?
Best regards,
jnk
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