How should I handle this situation??

[AnnieSaxophone]

Advice needed! DS has a music teacher that comes to our house each week, but he doesn’t really enjoy the lessons with her. She very lovely (slightly odd, but harmless!) … they just don’t connect and he hates his lessons. He’s just had a trial lesson with a guy this evening, which he really enjoyed and would like to switch over. What would be the kindest way to broach this with his existing teacher, and is there a generally accepted notice period??

Hi x, thank you so much for all the amazing work you’ve done teaching dc. We are going to take a break as have. A few other commitments on at the moment so our last lesson will be x
Thanks again
AnnieSaxophone

Agree with PP say you are going to have a break, no need to explain why. And then start with new teacher when ready.

Thank you @Surfsupsidedown and @Lizziekisss - she’s coming on Wednesday, so I thought I’d speak to her after that - or is it actually kinder to phone another day so she doesn’t feel like she’s being made a fool of by being kicked out having travelled to us?

Was a notice period not agreed in the terms when you started lessons? I'm allowed to cancel DD's lessons twice a year (August/Jan) with a month's written notice else they automatically assume she will continue.

Notice period should be in your contract. Usually a month or a term would be reasonable. I'd let her know by email or phone in advance if the lesson so you don't put her on the spot in your house.

If you're happy to do it, pay the notice period and say she doesn't need to do the lessons if you'd rather her not.