Dear parent… you didn’t just stumble into my studio. You sent your child to me and pay my not insignificant fee because you know I am one of the absolute best violin teachers in the area. Some students just show up, because look! Violin teacher! You researched and knew my track record with previous students.

Now why the HECK are you giving me push back when I tell you your child needs XYZ equipment?!?!?!? Who has the doctorate in violin pedagogy and decades of teaching experience? You or me???