FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Normally I charge $30/half hour at the music store (Shuff's Music) in Franklin TN. (Usually on Monday and Weds beginning at 4pm). If I receive payment for 4 weekly lessons in advance I will reduce the price to $110. Prices in the home start at $45 to $60 depending on the day, distance, duration and having to purchase a meal before I go home from my regular day job. I purposefully chose a job that allows me the flexibility to start lessons at 4pm for the parent's sake, which could aid in reducing the parent's stress of driving to a store and being a taxi driver for all the kids when I can possibly come to your home to teach at some point.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first lesson I take an extra 15 minutes to get acquainted at no extra charge. You pay per lesson until you and your student are comfortable to continue and set a weekly schedule.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Belmont University Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Music Emphasis/Principal Trumpet 1983 Besides teaching at Shuff's Music in Franklin Tn. I have played or subbed in Professional and Community Bands, Church Orchestras or Worship Teams or recorded on demos or CD projects. 5 Points Swing Band The Chill Band The 1969 Band Williamson County Community Band The Merchants of Cool S.O.S. Band Two Rivers Baptist Orchestra New-Song Worship Teams Forrest Hills Baptist Brass Ensembles Soloist on Channel 5 Christmas Day specials (Fountain Gate Ministries 16 years)