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Author: julceyyxd
Date: 2013-02-21 23:41
A freshman has asked me to give her lessons once a week after school and wants to pay me for it. She is very much a beginner; I have just started to show her the basics.
So my question is, how much should I charge her? I don't want to rip her off because I am certainly not a professional, but I would like to think I am qualified enough to help her out. I play in all local youth orchestras and have participated in my states honors/all state bands.
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Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2013-02-21 23:56
You should be proud to be able to help a younger player! It is hard for us to say at what price because the standards vary greatly from place to place, even within the same metropolitan area. I think you could ask your group directors what they think since they probably know what the going rates are where you live. Then you can set your own price based on your assessment of your experience. Good luck and enjoy teaching!
John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com
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Author: traceywooo
Date: 2013-02-22 00:20
Well, my private lesson teacher charges $50 dollars an hour, and so my "student" has given me $25 per hour.
Does that sound fair?
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2013-02-22 02:41
Buster -- what is the deal? Is there any place in which your comments are acceptable?
That being said I'm confused how/why a second person from "Lawrenceville, Georgia" is commenting as if they are the OP.
James
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: Le9669
Date: 2013-02-22 02:50
teach for free or dirt cheap. you're basically learning how to teach. that in itself is very helpful.
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2013-02-22 02:58
Response to deleted post.
Gnothi Seauton
Post Edited (2013-02-22 13:59)
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2013-02-22 03:27
Please reread the OP's post: it's a careful and thoughtful inquiry as to what is reasonable and fair. Nowhere does it state that BECAUSE she's paid X her instruction is valuable.
"I choose to belittle the concept of MONEY determining the validity of any received teaching".
No one made that assertion. Your conclusion is empty.
James
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2013-02-22 14:06
To julceyyxd and traceywooo:
If you were my students I would probably suggest charging one third of what I (or your teacher) charge. There is no way for anyone on the BB to know what quality of teacher you are at the moment.
Even if you are doing an excellent job of learning and applying what your teachers are instructing you to do, the chances that you're equally good at evaluating another student and imparting the proper information is not automatic.
In all likelihood you're providing them an opportunity to advance (which is wonderful), but you're not able to provide the insight, instruction, and coaching that allows for rapid development.
And as L36996 said: learning to teach in and of itself (outside compensation) is very helpful to your development.
Good luck!
James
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2013-02-25 20:29
Julia (and Tracey),
I'd be willing to bet that somewhere along the line, teachers and others have given you some useful help. Here is an opportunity to give back and maybe start a tradition.
If you have some time, you might consider talking to your band director or head of the music department at your school and offer to volunteer to give lessons after school to deserving students who perhaps can't afford a private teacher. If you haven't already completed the college application process, this kind of service/experience would look great on your resumé, even better if you created the program.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: clariniano
Date: 2013-02-26 20:18
Don't teach for free or dirt cheap. As for what to charge, I'd say more like 1/2 to 2/3 of what most pro teachers charge. When I started teaching officially almost 15 years ago, under my teacher, I was charging $25/45 min paid month in advance (most teachers here charge month in advance), most teachers then were around $50-$60, now most around here are $60 minimum, and usually around $80/h. So assuming pro teacher rates are similar where the OP is posting where I am, I'd consider probably $30-$35 for 45 min. And ask your teacher questions on how to solve problems you're struggling with. I have a violinist friend who is a student himself but a very advanced player getting $25 for a HALF HOUR.
Meri
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