FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Slightly lower, but based on a similar pricing system from the Musician's Union, each musician should be paid a minimum of $100 for an hour of performing and the leader receives extra to cover their expenses. Travelling a far distance requires additional costs for time and commute.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My clients deserve to have the kind of music at their event that they wish. I do my best to discuss the type of event, space, number of guests, and the desired ambience, quiet and sedate or upbeat and high energy, along with the type of music the person has in mind, whether for a wedding ceremony or special party.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Training: BM Flute Performance, Kent State University 1996 MFA Musicology, Brooklyn College 1998 Bernard Goldberg, classical flute, Brooklyn College; 1997 to 2000 Vassilis Kyriakou, classical flute Barry Harris, jazz improvisation Current Performance Groups: Classical flute and piano duo with Vassilis Kyriakou Billy Harper Voices Richard Kelly American Songbook duo/trio, Arturo OFarrill, Brooklyn College Latin Jazz Band Torbjörn Ericson Jazz Ensemble The Project Jazz Ensemble Michele Smith Duetti Brillanti Classical and Jazz Ensembles