One of the reasons many people don't take lessons is cost. Sure, some people prefer not to, which is fine with me. But I am starting this thread in the hope of helping others, and perhaps some of you, whether you are instructors or not, share tips, experiences and suggestions to help folks take lessons without breaking the bank.
On my side, what I do is 1 hour private lessons in a local hill, Mt Rose, a few times a season. I think these people really get it: they give Passholders a fantastic perk: $39 lessons in a couple dead hours of the day: 9-10, when most daily visitors are parking and renting gear, and 12-1pm, when they are eating
Some things that I believe help me optimize the paid-for time:
How about you? Any tips to share for affordable lessons in your area? (needless to say, no need to post here if you think instruction sucks, this is for people who appreciate and want instruction)
On my side, what I do is 1 hour private lessons in a local hill, Mt Rose, a few times a season. I think these people really get it: they give Passholders a fantastic perk: $39 lessons in a couple dead hours of the day: 9-10, when most daily visitors are parking and renting gear, and 12-1pm, when they are eating
Some things that I believe help me optimize the paid-for time:
- Work on drills introduced to me during the lessons, in the consecutive days, so that next time we can move on to something else. That's on me.
- Space things out: ne need to take a lesson on day one of the season, and no need to wait too long and start getting bad habits. (anymore than I already have, lol).
- Stick to one instructor. I heard strong recommendations for Mark Downing in Rose, really liked his approach and I am sticking to him. What you get is a lot of time saving: you don't need to start all over each time. Added bonus: you can create a season plan. Meaning, longer term goals.
How about you? Any tips to share for affordable lessons in your area? (needless to say, no need to post here if you think instruction sucks, this is for people who appreciate and want instruction)