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Voice lessons -how much $$$
| nosluap57 | 23 Jan 02 - 09:35 PM | |
| bflat | 23 Jan 02 - 10:31 PM | |
| NicoleC | 24 Jan 02 - 12:34 AM | |
| KingBrilliant | 24 Jan 02 - 05:17 AM | |
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Subject: Voice lessons - how much $$$ From: nosluap57 Date: 23 Jan 02 - 09:35 PM I realize there may be a great deal of regional variability in the responses to my question, but I will ask anyway. I have been taking voice lessons for the last six months, with some notable progress (in other words: from BAD to decent) After my last session, my instructor informed me he is raising his fee. I had been paying $30 for a half-hour, the new rate will be $40. Although I believe I have an excellent teacher, I feel his new rate is excessive. For that matter I had been told his old rate was high - but I didn't mind since I felt I was learning a lot, and improving as well. Certainly an instuctor's qualifications, education, and experience would determine a basis for fees. In this case, he has a B.S., and Masters, in Musicolgy from a major university, was the front man for a renowned band in his collegiate days, and has been teaching privately for 3 years. I would be interested in hearing from any music instructors, or from other sudents, as to what a fair rate would be. |
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Subject: RE: Voice lessons -how much $$$ From: bflat Date: 23 Jan 02 - 10:31 PM I work at a music studio where all the vocal teachers charge $25.00 U.S. for half an hour lesson. These are degreed teachers with experience. Ellen |
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Subject: RE: Voice lessons -how much $$$ From: NicoleC Date: 24 Jan 02 - 12:34 AM I think that if you feel like you aren't getting your money's worth, it might be time to shop around. If you tell him money is the issue, he might even refer you to some other teachers and take you back later if you decide you can't live without him. |
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Subject: RE: Voice lessons -how much $$$ From: KingBrilliant Date: 24 Jan 02 - 05:17 AM I pay £30 (UK) per hour [which is about 42.5 dollars according to an online converter I found), and its worth every penny. Do you have just the half hour? I used to share my hour with my daughter (1/2 each) and it was not nearly enough. When she dropped out & I took the whole hour there was an exponential rise in my rate of improvement. I do roughly 1/2 an hour of exercises & warm-ups, and then 1/2 an hour of working on particular songs. Kris |
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