FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My hourly rate is $60.00, paid by the month on the 1st. A 24-hour cancellation policy is in place to avoid forfeiting payment. No more than one cancellation a month and the makeup day must be within the same month unless the teacher has a conflict. I offer a 10% discount for ten (10) lessons (equivalent to one lesson) and a 15% discount for twenty (20) lessons (equivalent to three lessons), paid in advance or two monthly installments. There is a one-time registration fee, which is applied to the time required to set each student up for online payment, scheduling and communication.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
This information is very important to consider when choosing me as a vocal coach. I do not play piano and do not accompany. If that is something you need in a coach, I would not be right for you. I am both a singing teacher and a vocal coach. They are two different things. I teach students to play their voices like an instrument and will not begin working with students on songs until we get basic technique accomplished. This process can range from 4 to 6 weeks depending on the skills and experience of the student or how rapidly they learn and retain the information. Each student is different and I proceed with instruction based upon their skills, knowledge and ability to receive instruction. Traditionally, students require the basics of breathing, supporting and using their breath effectively to project their voices forward before even beginning to work on songs. For this reason, I require a student to commit to the process of learning for a minimum of three solid months of study and then continue on a month-month basis.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a member of National Association of Teachers of Singers (NATS) and have had over 40 years of professional experience on stage, television appearances and concert performances as a soloist and with major artists.