Rachel Dunaway

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I have been teaching clawhammer banjo for about 4 years now and have had many successful students. I really enjoy helping other people learn a skill that can be so rewarding and fun! I offer discounts to BIPOC, women, and anyone who is a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Please ask about a discount if you are in any of those groups! Please note: I am located in Richmond, Virginia. Apparently thumbtack keeps telling people I'm local to them when I'm not. Also: I only teach clawhammer banjo. I do not play or teach bluegrass.

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Hired 10 times

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7 years in business

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Folk

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I travel to my customers

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Alison F.

Sep 16, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • What my teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Lisa M.

Jul 9, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

Happy to have met Rachel. Although we have just begun she seems very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I look forward to learning more from her!

Details: No formal training • Adult (18 years or older) • No, the student cannot read music • Country • Folk • Bluegrass • As recommended by teacher • As recommended by teacher • 45 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the banjo teacher

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Dianna D.

Feb 5, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

I'm looking forward to lessons with Rachel and feel good about her abilities.

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What my teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Frank R.

Mar 20, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

She knows her skills but poor at communicating, and followthrough providing recordings as she said she would. Abruptly stopped communicating.

Details: 65 years or older • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What my teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Mark j.

Oct 30, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Excellent!!!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Country • Folk • Bluegrass • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Rachel Dunaway

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $40/hour for a lesson, but shorter lessons will be a bit less.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Start with basic technique, then learn tunes and improve skills.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been playing banjo for 8 years. I have played with multiple bands and different musicians, and am studying traditional music in college.