FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The client’s development comes first! I am very flexible with my most precious asset, my time. Communication between the client and me is very important to a healthy relationship. A healthy relationship merits going above and beyond the call of duty. The money I am paid is secondary to the development of the client and when possible or necessary additional time is added on to the specified lesson time at my discretion especially when the student has shown that extra time will not be wasted! I go the extra mile for each client!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I do a personal assessment of current skills and knowledge as well as the students goals and aspirations. Because I am a Luthier, the students instrument also receives an inspection to determine if it will function properly, or be a hindrance to their studies. If needed I help the student shop for a new or used instrument volunteering my time at no additional charge. Finally I develop a plan that will meet the students needs efficiently to build their personal musical empowerment.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My best training has been 42 years of personal study. My College Degree was included in that period of time and provided very good stimulation with a pretty piece of paper. My own choices and work ethic earned me a highly advanced level of skills as well as the ability to quickly and efficiently communicate the finest of details for any study to the student. I also hold a trade school Degree and am a certified Luthier. I have in depth study in Percussion, Vocal study and Training, Piano, Electronic Music and Computer Literacy for Musicians. I also am fluent in many stringed instruments including but not limited to Lap Steel, Classical Guitar,12 String Guitar, Bass Guitar, Acoustic and Electric Guitar. I am very experienced in many musical styles also and can easily work with any style that is introduced to me by a student, although that is a rarity.