There is no doubt that there are indoor students (closed door), disciple, senior students and then regular students.

But tuition is tutition. That should allow you to attend whatever number of classes was agreed upon upfront.

Now, if he'll except you, then you should pay extra (I'd say at least $5,000) to become a disciple ... that's for likfe. Now, if that seems like too much, maybe what you're learning isn't valuable to you.

Also, if there's a special seminar above and beyond the regular class, that seems fair to pay extra for.

I'd feel wierd though if every time I saw my teacher he asked for money, unless of coarse I was paying on a per lesson basis.

When I think about how little I pay my teacher overall its embarrassing. I need to get a better job. Anyone in NYC hiring? I have good communications skills and am developing a nice uppercut.