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Topic: How Much do you Charge for Steel lessons? |
Bo Legg
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Posted 5 Jan 2015 11:33 am |
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Disclaimer:
Stuart does not play an instrument. An instrument makes music and Stuart is well educated in music.
Through research he is well aware of the human limits of producing music with the E9 pedal steel guitar.
Stuart only speaks of what he knows (which is considerable) musically about PSG within those limits.
All other things and everything else regarding Steel guitar he researches thoroughly for each topic.
Stuart presents his topic in a provocative manor to draw attention to it so as to stimulate discussion.
That leaves openings for the self-righteous (who have nothing intelligent to add) to justify twisting, sniping, make personal attacks and get off topic.
Even with this aspect of his topics a lot of threads are of value if not at least interesting and all in all make them a worthwhile endeavor as far as he is concerned |
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Pete Finney
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Posted 5 Jan 2015 12:48 pm
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never mind...
Last edited by Pete Finney on 5 Jan 2015 6:17 pm; edited 3 times in total |
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Paul Wade
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Posted 5 Jan 2015 12:52 pm Lessons
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Jeff Scott Brown
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O'Fallon Missouri, USA
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Posted 5 Jan 2015 1:32 pm
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| Stuart Legg wrote: |
Given how long it takes to learn PSG, paying an icon of steel $75 or $100 to waste his time for a few hours does not equate to much in the final results. |
As written I suppose that is probably correct but no one would actually do that. People may pay $75 or $100 to learn something valuable but why is it that you think that anyone would ever pay anyone $75 or $100 to waste their time?
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Wally Moyers
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Lubbock, Texas
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 6 Jan 2015 7:14 am
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Maybe so, what with great distances between teacher and student, doesn't matter where you are.
I'd miss the personal contact, but maybe the instruction would be much the same.
Modern age.... |
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 6 Jan 2015 8:09 am
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Not all lessons can be judged the same. When a teacher gives you deeper insights into music and opens up a door to your creativity, that is priceless.
Not all teachers have that capability. I've paid a lot of money for an hour here or an hour there with a great musician, and most of the time it prompts a lot of introspection, making it well worth it.
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Stuart Legg
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Posted 6 Jan 2015 9:55 am
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If an Icon of steel guitar wishing to teach and be compensated accordingly to his status, he/she could only be afforded by advanced players seeking tips on a short term bases and would be completely cost prohibitive to a newbie over a long period of time to completion.
I'm for getting whatever you think you're worth as a teacher.
The question is what's best for the student, a teacher that that the student can afford and stay with till he/she learns to play steel or a teacher that charges an amount that the student can't sustain. |
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Mike Neer
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Posted 6 Jan 2015 10:32 am
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| Stuart Legg wrote: |
If an Icon of steel guitar wishing to teach and be compensated accordingly to his status, he/she could only be afforded by advanced players seeking tips on a short term bases and would be completely cost prohibitive to a newbie over a long period of time to completion.
I'm for getting whatever you think you're worth as a teacher.
The question is what's best for the student, a teacher that that the student can afford and stay with till he/she learns to play steel or a teacher that charges an amount that the student can't sustain. |
Just like all teachers are different, so are students. Some are very hungry for knowledge and inspiration, some just want to get their hands doing something on an instrument, some are not dedicated enough. The latter is the one that makes the teacher earn his pay.
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Bo Legg
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Posted 6 Jan 2015 10:38 am
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Teaching is not only motivating students to learn, but teaching them how to learn, and doing so in a manner that is relevant, meaningful, and memorable.
We live in a high-tech world, get with it, stop with the crappy old tab and the boring "monkey see monkey do" attempt at teaching. Spend a little time in research and spend some money for the latest software and learn to use it.
Teaching is about doing your best to keep on top of your field, reading sources, inside and outside of your areas of expertise, and being at the leading edge as often as possible. Good teaching is also about bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Instead of the usual "don't learn anything about music or theory" Wallah! we don't need no stinking bridge. |
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Joseph Barcus
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Stuart Legg
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Posted 7 Jan 2015 7:48 pm
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sounds like Jeff charged $50/hr
Given necessary two hours practice for each hour of lesson I would conclude.
1hr/week at $50/hr for 24 weeks sounds reasonable and a good plan to learn steel guitar.
To cram all that into 3days just seems too much and too quick, even for an advanced player. |
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Joseph Barcus
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Volga West Virginia
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Posted 7 Jan 2015 8:01 pm
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yes it was a lot but he warned me in advance that I would not be able to suck all the three days up at once so he made me a video to go back and watch over as I needed, that was a big help, the man knew what he was doing
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Mickey Adams
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Posted 7 Jan 2015 9:23 pm
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Depends really....Sometimes....nada...Otherwise...40hr
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Steve Spitz
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New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 8 Jan 2015 6:55 am Inspiration
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Mike Neer makes a great point about inspiration.
My first teacher provided inspiration. I was too green to play anything he showed me, so I mainly learned some theory and a foundation for learning on my own. The reality was, for a small weekly fee, I had the opportunity to sit and listen to him play. It inspired me to work at learning to play. I sat , listened , and decided, " I am going to learn how to do this, even if it takes the rest of my life "
I wanted to learn before my lessons, but after sitting and listening to this great master, I Had to learn . In hindsight , what he played was likely not complex ( by his standards ) but it rocked my world .
For me , the inspiration was powerful. It definitely pushed me to learn. |
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Sam White R.I.P.
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Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 12 Jan 2015 5:25 pm Sam White
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I don't charge any thing as I have a heck of a job trying to play myself.Guess I'd starve to death.Who would be crazy enough to ask me to teach them when I can not learn myself.
Sam White
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