My Services:
Summer 2024
For those of you who are interested, registration and scheduling will start March 30th. Forms and payment can be sent in advance via email or mail, but will be held until I start the scheduling process on March 30th. Lessons will start Tuesday, May 28th, and continue until August 15th
Lessons are 30 minutes in length and you can sign up for as few or as many as you like. I recommend a minimum of 5 lessons for students already comfortable in the water, and just needing a refresher to concentrate on strokes. For non-swimmers not comfortable going underwater, I recommend 8-12 lessons, preferably 2-3 lessons/week. It often takes 3-4 lessons for them to become accustomed to going under the water, and once they are, I can start working on developing their skills.
If you would like to schedule any lessons this year, please write down your preferences on the registration form. You can see my current availability in the calendar. This registration form should be printed off from this website and mailed along with the liability form and full payment for all lessons requested. Both forms can be found here. Please give me as much flexibility as possible and I’ll do my best to accommodate your schedule requests.
Once lessons are scheduled and approved, they are non-refundable, and I can not make up missed lessons except in severe weather situations. In the event of thunder, lightning, heavy rain, or very cold temperatures, make-up lessons will be held on the last Friday of June (6/28) and July (7/26), and in latter part of August as timing allows. If you are unable to make a scheduled appointment, please TEXT me at (615) 351-0311, at least 24 hours in advance. I will text you in the event of weather related cancellations. For more details, please visit my Policies and FAQ pages.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are designed for your child to receive one-on-one instruction without the distraction of other students in a class. Classes are 30 minutes in length and are most effective for children who are easily distracted by other students.
Price: $45/lesson*
* For residents of Fieldstone Farms, the price is $40/lesson
Semi-Private Lessons
Semi-Private lessons are designed for 2 children to share a lesson with the instructor during the same 30 minute time period. Oftentimes, 2 siblings or 2 friends of similar age and abilities will share this time so both receive the equal benefit from the 30-minute lesson. If you prefer to share a lesson with another child, it is necessary for you to make your own arrangements for the 2nd child, as I do not pair students together. Please realize that in order for each student to receive the most benefit from a semi-private lesson, the 2 students should have similar skills and be close in age in order for the lesson to be most effective.
Price: $60 ($30/student)*
* For residents of Fieldstone Farms, the price is $55/lesson ($27.50/student)
Group Lessons
I rarely teach group lessons because I instruct during normal pool operating hours and do not want to interfere with other members' enjoyment of their own pools. However, in some instances, I will work with 3 siblings together. In these special situations, pricing is set according to the circumstances.
* As a courtesy to other pool members and to avoid any distraction from your own child taking the lesson, please refrain from allowing other siblings or yourself to swim in the pool during your child’s lesson unless you are residents. If your child is affected by your presence, please be prepared to “disappear” during the lesson, as most children perform better when their parents are not in attendance. Thank you for your cooperation.