FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do hour lessons at $50 an hour plus gas. My car gets an unfortunate 17 miles per gallon and only takes premium gas--every 17 miles is about 4 dollars. Therefore, if I travel to the home, a typical lesson costs between $54 and $58. Keep in mind that the going rate is $60-75 an hour to travel to the teacher's studio and $65-80 for the teacher to travel to you! My rates are quite a bargain.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I began volunteering as a music tutor while in high school. The parents offered to pay me instead, and my clientele grew exponentially through word-of-mouth.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Make sure you thoroughly interview the teacher and get a feel for their experience, clarity, and warmth. I have heard horror stories about "teachers" whose approaches have made students feel anxious, upset, or self-conscious.