I am a high school student with 10 years of playing piano under my belt. Although I don't really have any previous experience teaching a child how to play, I'd like to get some advice on how much I should charge. The child is 7 years old, and the lessons will probably be around 45 min. to an hour, something around that timeframe. Anyway, any advice is appreciated!
2006-06-27 11:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Professional teachers usually get about $25.00-$30.00 per half hour lesson but you will probably need to start out cheaper until you get a reputation. Teaching can be very exasperating and just because you are a good player doesn't mean you will be a good teacher. Nothing ventured, Nothing gained! Give it a try.
2006-06-27 11:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by I'manalienfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the going rate is where you live. Charge a bit less. $20 for a 30 minute lesson is substantially more than I charge - and I have a diploma and many years of experience. It is a bit less than some other teachers charge, but it's my choice. I'd rather make it affordable so everyone with an interest can learn instead of making it an elite thing for only those who can afford big fees. Young people in your situation charge $10 - $12 per half our lesson here. It could be different where you live.
2016-03-27 06:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Piano lessons when I was 11 until I was about 14. My teacher charged $8.00 per 30 minute session...and another one even offered classes for $10 for an hour, but I didn't take lessons from her...I think in the range of $6.00-$8.00 an hour if you're teaching for 45 minutes $8.00 would be a good price.
2006-06-27 11:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by Yokihana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A proffesional could charge anywhere between 20 and 40 dollars for one lesson that was an hour. I'd suggest, for an hour, you charge 12 to 15 dollars (since you have no teaching experince, and only if the child progresses well). Oh! And also, you need to supply the music (don't make the child buy the music unless he/she wants to wants to keep it forever).
2006-06-27 11:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I took lessons when I was in grade school/HS my teacher charger $12 for every half hour. I would say anywhere from $8-$15 a half hour.
Also, I would suggest talking to the child's parents, maybe they only can afford a certain amount a lesson. you should present a price and discuss if it is fair or not.
2006-06-27 13:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as the market bears.... Check out in the classified ads in the newspaper, online, or your local music store to see how much others in your area are paying for lessons, and that should give you a good ballpark figure to charge.
Around here you could get $20 per hour, or $15 per 45-minute session.
2006-06-27 11:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on teachers in your area, and how much you think the child's family is able to afford. I would guess around $15-20, but don't necessarily take my word for it. I tutor a language and get about this, and I'd say teaching piano is somewhat similar. However, I let the people I was working for decide what they wanted to pay me.
2006-06-27 15:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a minimum of $35. Other people said 10 -15 but I think that since you are providing a PROFESSIONAL service (not mindless babysitting or errands) that you should get paid more. Also, will you be providing the music books or will the student be responsible for purchasing those?
2006-06-27 11:48:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe 10 usd/hour...of course i'm not from the US...
2006-06-27 11:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by I have a cool cat !! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋