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Topic: what is the "going rate" for steel lessons? |
Gary Meyer
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Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2004 9:00 pm |
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Hi and thanks in advance. I've noticed numerous times people have recommended lessons for accelerating the learning process.My questions is ..what is the the "going rate?
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Reggie Duncan
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Mississippi
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 11:06 am
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| I charge $25 per hour for 2 hour sessions. |
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Tom Callahan
From:
Dunlap, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 11:47 am
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Basically, the "Going rate will vary so you cannot come up with a bench mark to go by.
Instead, concentrate on the instructor. How well does he play, how much does he know, does he have a good personality in dealing with people.
For instance, you could pay "X" amount of dollars to take instruction from "Joe Blow" (Oh God please don't let anyone on this forum be named that) and not get squat from it. Then you could pay "Y" amount and end up with a great instructor who will be you best friend and mentor and help you along the way and not hinder.
What I pay my instructor is between he and I. But our regular 30 minute session, worked in to my work schedule, sometimes more than often end going over an hour because we start having fun and something comes together and things start to make sense.
Best thought on the price. "You get what you pay for".
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T.C.
Emmons S-10
Rayline SD-10 (#46)
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 12:57 pm
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| When I gave lessons (gosh, it's been almost 20 years ago), I charged $20. Lessons ran from an hour to an hour-and-a-half. If the student was close by, I charged $30 an hour if he wanted me to come to his house. Lessons from pros (like Charleton or Reece), I imagine are probably about $50-$75 an hour. The great thing about having a personal instructor is his critique of your playing. He can tell you if something you're doing something wrong. Books, cassettes, and videos can't do that. |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 1:17 pm
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The only guy close to me who plays steel never charged me one franc let alone an Euro.
But I suspect that's a definite exception.
But for those early lessons, most any reasonable price is well worth it. |
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Herman Visser
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Rohnert Park, California, USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 2:19 pm
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| If you can find a really good one it would be priceless(one on one).But if you have one that teachs 10 people at the same time bad idea. I tried it when I was kid. Im looking at least $ 50 to $75 here in Calif.Look at what your paying house painters or plumers or the guy who works on your car.You have at least 1000 plus in eqip.I wouldnt go to cheap,My dad had little quot,framers can never be good finish carpenters, but good finishs carpenters will make good framers.So what Im looking for is someone to show me the right way the first time no matter the cost.Bad teaching is hard to unteach. Dream teachers that come to mind,Mooney, Emmons,Black,Knight,Davis |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 2:19 pm
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I charge 100.00 dollars an hour; but then again, I don't teach anymore  
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 5:57 pm
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If your in the neighborhood, there's a friendly old timer living just outside of Waikiki who has a pretty good track record, name's Jerry Byrd. Some say he's the best that ever was, and charges a whopping $25 per hr./lesson.
If your not in the neighborhood, move! |
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Mark Krutke
From:
Tomahawk, WI USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 6:16 pm
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Hi Gary,
I've taken lessons on several instruments including pedal and lap steel, and it's so true that one-on-one teaching is the best, and what's even better is if you can find a gem of a teacher, like the others have posted. I now teach guitar and pedal steel in the Tomahawk, Wisconsin area and base my methods off of those who taught me. Taking lessons from Eddie Rivers 17 years ago for $10/hour was and is a priceless investment, and from Herby Wallace for $50/hour over a 2 day period was profitable.
In my opinion, a close second to that would be one can getting together with other steel players and learning some of their licks, hand technique, etc. Lefty Schrage had a get-together like this one time the day before the NE Iowa jam and it was very beneficial.
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Herman Visser
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Rohnert Park, California, USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 6:45 pm
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| Hi Ron do mean THE JERRY BYRD If so sure would like to get his E mail. Would kill to sit down with him a few days. Have a place to stay there. |
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Jody Sanders
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Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Jun 2004 9:46 pm
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| I charge $25.00 for 30 min. or $40.00 for an hour . I am in Magnolia,Tx. about 20 miles north of Houston. Jody. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 28 Jun 2004 9:04 am
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If you're looking for a good instructor don't let a big name lure you in. Some lesser players are acutally much better teachers. It takes a certain type of person to make a good instructor. Some great players just don't have the tempermant for it while others are wonderful teachers. I'm not by any means a great player but I can't think of too many things I hate worse than teaching. The only reason I ever did it was for better discounts at the music store...Have a good 'un, JH
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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2004 9:20 am
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I have taught a number of players over many years. Because it was Always just a hobby for me, I never charged them. And was more than happy to do it for them.
Having said that, If I was trying to make a living, and was teaching as part of that endeavor I would charge NOT what I thought was the gowing rate, rather I would charge what I felt it was worth.
I digress.
A very wise old man once told me something when I pondered a perplexing thing. I had worked on an extremely difficult problem in a Fender Amplifier. After days and days of frustration, with the problem being ever more elusive, I finally found the problem to be nothing but a broken wire. Since the problem was intermittent, the trouble would not last long enough for me to trace it down.
Because of the fact we charged by the hour, the labor was out of sight. This is when I told this wise old man, about my plight. He looked at me and said something I shall never forget.
"carl, NEVER be ashamed of your labor. You did not put that trouble in that amp. You are a highly trained professional person dedicated to your field. Charge the customer!"
I said, "but other shops would reduce the labor amount and add unecessary parts to make it look better".
Then he said, "Yes indeed, and which one of you sleeps better at night?"
I said all that, to tell you precious folks, charge what YOU are worth. If a peron feels it is too high, let them go elsewhere.
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Mike Weirauch
From:
Harrisburg, Illinois**The Hub of the Universe
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Posted 28 Jun 2004 10:30 am
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| Breaking down Jeff Newman's charges on 3 or 5 days at Top Gun it figured out to $50 an hour which included the use of the cabin. He told me that he was going to increase his prices but I'm not sure if he ever did. |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2004 3:20 pm
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Herman, Jerry doesn't do E, only snail. Do an SGF 'search' and you can find his address, unless somebody else has it handy.
If you're serious about hooking up with him, write(DO NOT DELAY) and ask if he's willing to take on another student, as I believe he may be done with the teaching part of his career(over 30 years and 4000+ students).
Good luck. It'll be the best $/time you ever spent. |
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