Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2025-08-09 18:55
I've found this conversation interesting.
I expected a quick answer with everyone being in the same ballpark.
Service industries usually stay within about 20% of one another here in the US (regionally).
In my region, a mechanic will cost you $110-$120 per hour today. Plumber...about the same. IT person, a little more, but within close margins.
Historically, lessons seemed to stay pretty close to these other hourly service rates.
I don't know what the pro musicians charge today, but if I were looking for lessons, myself, I'd expect to find a similar rate for an hourly lesson. The lesson is, after all, a service.
Having said that, I don't think there's anything immoral or unethical about charging as much as you want or can get. Only YOU know what your time is worth to you, and how much of your time will go into preparing/reviewing for that student. If you don't make it worth your while, you'll end up burning out or cheating the students by giving them all the same lesson. (As an aside, we've already convinced a good many students - and instructors - that they can't succeed without a $$$$ instrument, so if there's a barrier to lose - I'd start there, at the entry fee).
As far as taxes - yes - we claim them. I'm sure someone out there will start only accepting tips. Hahaha!
Warmest Regards,
Fuzzy
;^)>>>
[Edit: Corrected "...it there's a barrier..." to "...if there's a barrier..."]
Post Edited (2025-08-09 18:57)
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