FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The first lesson may be paid separately in order to try it out; after that, payment is due for the balance of the month. The "gold standard" for adults is one 60-minute lesson per week. One 60-minute lesson=$115. Half the lesson is spent on technique and half on repertoire. One 45-minute lesson=$90. Half the lesson is spent on technique and half on repertoire. One 30-minute lesson (recommended only for young children who can't concentrate for a longer period of time) =$60.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I first ask them to sing or play something, to assess their level. If they've never sung or played before, that's OK! We also have a conversation regarding their musical goals. Once we begin training, I use technology to work on both the audio and visual aspects of performance.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My BM, MM and DMA degrees are in Piano Performance from USC. I also studied voice with noted USC professors. As a choral accompanist (university and community choirs) I've toured Europe, Canada and Australia. Being involved in theatre, I also emphasize the dramatic aspects of interpretation and stage deportment.