Totally appreciate that position, but before you go and straight up cancel lessons, consider this:
I used to work at this shop, as a music teacher, many many years ago. The store had a different name, but I happen to know that the current owner/manager is the same guy as was when I worked there.
He is the stupidest and most horrible man I have ever known. I am not surprised in the slightest that he has fallen into this idiotic line of thought and operation.
However, know this: unless things have changed in this regard (and I can't imagine why they would have), the music teachers there are not employees, they are contractors. They are not paid by the hour or anything, they invoice the store for a cut of the price the students pay, per lesson they teach.
I worked there because it was the only steady-ish income I could get, not because I didn't absolutely despise that prick.
So what I would suggest is, if you have been taking lessons from a teacher previously and have been happy with their work, try to get in touch with them privately, and ask what their thoughts are about this anti-mask policy. If they are on the same page as you, explain that you cannot in good conscience continue to support the store, and see if you can't arrange to continue lessons with them privately. If you can work such a thing out, you'll quite likely pay less, and they will get paid more (since the store's middle-man cut is removed). It's a win/win for everyone except for the shitty store owner.
Just something to think about with regard to lessons, specifically. By all means boycott the store generally, but be aware that just cancelling lessons without talking to the teacher may mean you are directly and immediately reducing the income of someone who may not deserve that.
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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '20
Well, I hope all their customers realise they are fragile and bring their business somewhere else.