How much money can I charge for a piano lesson?

Question

In the UK, how much money can I charge for a piano lesson for beginners (children and/or adults)? I am in the North West. Any ideas? Would you, as an adult, want to learn to play the piano from absolute scratch?

Answer 1

Well, my daughter wants a piano for Christmas and we both want to learn how to play. I don't have much spare money every week - but I'd like to have a lesson. I think I could only afford about £10 to £12 - if it were any more expensive then I'd have to have fortnightly lessons.

I know I have a vested interest - but wouldn't it be nice to think about how much joy and satisfaction you could bring to peoples lives rather than the maximum amount of pounds you'd get for doing so?

By the way, I have absolutely no idea what the going rate is and will probably find myself getting an extra job just to pay for the lessons!

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

I give guitar lessons and charge £10 per hour plus travelling expenses. However I believe that most music tutors charge around £15 so if they're visiting you that's what I'd do. Alternatively ring a few tutors and ask what their fees are then decide on your own. Keep up the good work. You can't beat live music and too few people learn how to play these days.

Answer 4

Check out other piano lesson teachers in your area - see what they charge and cut your hourly rate accordingly to grab some pupils.

Never had any desire to learn piano or any other instrument. I can see however that had I done so in my childhood and youth it would be an interesting hobby.

More interested in art, painting, drawing, that sort of thing and with my computer doing it on there/here too.

One of our best pianists ever, was the late Princess Margaret, of whom it was said she could have made a very good living as a concert pianist - yes, she was that good.

Answer 5

I teach piano lessons in the US. I charge $8/ half hour lesson. It all depends on your age, how long you have been playing, if you have a degree in muisc. I'm only 16 and have only been playing for 8 years, so $8 dollars is probably reasonable for me. But my piano teacher is the accompanist for my high school, and I'd guess she's played most of her life and she charges $64.00 per month($32.00 for half a month) So it really depends on how much experience you've had.

Good Luck!!

Answer 6

It may depend on your qualifications.

I am a qualified maths teacher, I charge £20 an hour for private tuition.

My mother-in-law is having piano lessons from someone who is not very experienced in teaching: she pays £8 for half-an-hour.

I would like to learn to piano but as I don't have one it would be difficult to practice so I wouldn't bother.

Good luck!

Answer 7

My daughter pays £20 an hour for piano, but pays £20 for half an hour for saxaphone. The reasoning, apparently, is that piano teachers are fairly common, whereas sax teachers are very difficult to find, so can charge more.

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Answer 9

Around £5.00 for half an hour seems fair. Depends on your customers circumstances. I would offer a discount to oaps and unemployed etc. For people who can,t read music, run a separate course. Introduction to music or similar. I would love to play piano, but ain't got any idea So seems like you have a sound business idea. regards..

Answer 10

I would call a few places around your town to shop and compare how much they are charging. Then you can base your decision on that information so you can be competitive. Also I think anyone who has a passion for music will be willing to learn at any age!