Question 1

Where are lessons held?

Accepted Answer

At my home studio located at 8411 W. Orbit Dr, Boise, ID  83709

Question 2

How much are lessons?

Accepted Answer

All students will pay a flat rate of $150 a month. Payment is due by the first lesson of each month. A $10 late fee will be added for lessons not paid by the first lesson of each month.
This rate takes into consideration: 4 week verses 5 week months, major holidays, and sick days. This equates to 48 lessons per calendar year.  
The flat rate of $150 a month will be charged regardless of any reason for missing lessons. You are paying for a time reserved exclusively for you.Payments can be made with cash, check, or Venmo (@Fredrock-Fischer)

Question 3

What ages do you teach?

Accepted Answer

All ages and all skill levels as long as the student is willing to learn and have fun.  Fun is #1!

Question 4

What equipment do I need to take lessons?

Accepted Answer

You will need a pair of drum sticks, a practice pad, and a spiral notebook.  As you advance, I will let you know which drum book and/or equipment to purchase. If you are a beginner, you do not need a drum or drum set quite yet.  Patience, Grasshopper!

Question 5

Do you offer remote lessons either online or in-person at a student's home?

Accepted Answer

The nature of drum instruction relies heavily on immediate visual and auditory feedback.  In-person lessons are the preferred method of instruction, however online lessons are available through Zoom. In-person lessons are always conducted at Fredrock School of Drumming, so the student can be free from distraction to focus on the instruction.

Question 6

How many people can come to a lesson?

Accepted Answer

The studio is not spacious enough to host several people, and additional guests can become a distraction for the student.  A parent of a younger student is allowed to sit in on the lesson, however bringing additional children into the studio space is discouraged.  We do understand situations arise, and therefore, parents and younger siblings are welcome to wait in the adjoining control room where they can watch and listen in on the lesson if waiting in the car is not a comfortable option.  Please do not bring your pets into the studio.

Question 7

What if I have to miss a lesson?

Accepted Answer

The flat rate of $150 per month will be charged regardless of any reason for missing lessons. You are paying for a time reserved exclusively for you.  Makeup lessons can be arranged, but are not guaranteed depending on availability in the schedule.What if Fred has to cancel lessons?As a professional, working drummer, I may have to cancel lessons to play a concert.  There are a  couple of options:  I may arrange for a substitute instructor; offer a makeup lesson at a different time; or an hour long group session at another time. In the rare case that I might be sick, the above options will still apply.

Question 8

Discontinuing Lessons

Accepted Answer

Discontinuing lessons or taking a break:  A 30 day notice is required so that I can prepare to fill your time slot with another student.  Tuition is still due for those next 30 days.  For example, if you tell me at the last lesson of the month that you are stopping lessons, you will still owe for the following month; or if you tell me 2 weeks into the month you are discontinuing lessons, you will still owe for the first 2 weeks of the following month.

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