Well, having tutored people in computers, there is a cost which is different from the financial cost.  I charged $20 an hour to teach whatever the person wanted to know. I walked them through the different functions of whatever program it was, made sure they took notes, had them try on their own with me overlooking, just standard stuff.  But after a year of doing it full time, I had to cut back to only occasional.  Why?  Because it was frustrating.  The prices were inexpensive (I worked only with small business people), but I discovered that my patience would often run thin.  Hopefully I didn't show it, but inside I was kicking and screaming to myself, "We went over that 5 times already!".  But it wasn't the students so much, as me.  Anywho - I'm wondering:  What's the difference between  tutoring and private lessons?  Aren't they the same?  or are there distinctions?  [if so, I'm quite interested and would like to know more!]  ***********Kenneth Udut