FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In terms of instrument teaching, the only two variables in my pricing system are in-person versus online.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Always. I take courses and diverse training programs to improve every aspect of my craft. That's the difference between having forty years of experience and one year of experience forty times.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
First of all, your prospective teacher should know how to specify different positions based on the size and characteristics of your fingers. He should know something about ergonomics (my techniques and exercises have been verified by a physical therapy specialist). Bad stringed-instrument playing techniques can hurt you, so you need to know you're trusting yourself to someone who understands this. Next, you should make sure the teacher shows competence in the area you're interested in, and that the teacher can relate to you. You also want someone who is constantly learning.