How much will a teacher cost?
A poll of BAVS members indicates that roughly four-fifths (80%) of the group’s membership pays between $10 and $24 for 30 minutes of lesson time — i.e., at least $20, but less than $50, for an hour-long lesson.The cost of lessons is closely related to the cost of living in your area, as well as to the skill of the teacher. On the low end, a college student majoring in music might teach for as little as $10 an hour; on the high end, an excellent teacher in a major metropolis might charge as much as $150 an hour. In general, it is probably reasonable for you to pay between $10 and $50 for an hour-long lesson.The policies of teachers with regard to the payment of fees, and cancellations, vary widely. Some teachers require that, once you become established as their regular student, there is payment up-front for a month of lessons, which allows the teachers to be able to predict their income and shields them from last-minute cancellations.Also, if you are enrolled in a program (community m
