FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I generally charge $25-30 per 30-45 mins. I don't charge to travel to the students home. If I am being hired as an accompanist for an instrumental or vocal student, I charge $25 for each practice session & $25 the day of the performance.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I talk with them (or the parent) about what they want to accomplish or learn. What kinds of music they like. What are their other interests. What do they enjoy doing. What grade they are in; their favorite subjects in school.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my Bachelors of Music Education degree from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in Winchester, Virginia. My major instrument was piano & my minor instruments was clarinet & voice. I also had an emphasis in piano accompanying. I have accompanied for numerous instrumental & vocal solos & ensembles. I have also been a church pianist. I began playing the piano at the age of 7; the clarinet at the age of 10; voice at the age of 18. I accompanied for other students both in high school & college. I have studied a wide range of music repoirtore.