Collaborative Pianist Rates
π When requesting accompaniment, please include the event date, location, time, score, and rehearsal needs.
πThe fee may vary depending on the difficulty of the piece and the preparation time required.
πΉ General Hourly Rate
- $25/30min, $50/hour
(applies to time spent together in rehearsal; personal practice time is not billed)
πΆ Recitals, Concerts, Juries, Recordings
- Jury / Studio Recital / Informal Performance: $50 (includes 30 min rehearsal)
- Half Recital (30 min): $150 (includes 1-hour rehearsal)
- Full Recital (60 min): $250 (includes 1-hour rehearsal)
- Recording Session: $60/hour (first hour), $40/hour thereafter
(Additional rehearsals can be arranged as needed.)
π€ Auditions
- Community (local choirs, ensembles, etc.): $50 (includes 30 min rehearsal)
- Professional (scholarships, university, competitions, orchestras, etc.): $100 (includes 1-hour rehearsal)
πΌ Choirs / Ensembles
- Rehearsals: $50/hour
- Concerts / Services: $100/event
- Clinics / Workshops: $300/day + $75/performance
π Long-Term Projects (Musicals, Concerts, Extended Engagements)
- Standard Rate (10β20 hours): $45/hour
- Medium Project (21β40 hours): $40/hour
- Large Project (40+ hours): $35/hour
π Special Events (Weddings, Funerals, Banquets, Receptions)
- $100/hour
- $70/hour for each additional hour after the first
π§ Sheet Music Recordings (Practice Tracks)
- 1β3 pieces: $30/piece
- 4β6 pieces: $26/piece
- 7+ pieces: $23/piece
(Delivered as MP3 files via email. One round of editing is included. Additional editing or special requests may incur extra fees.)
Terms & Policies
Music Submission Deadline:
- Scores and program details (time, location) must be provided at least 10 days before the first rehearsal.
- Accepted formats: hard copy, mail, or PDF by email.
- Late submissions may result in additional fees or reduced performance quality.
Rehearsal Policy:
- More rehearsal time may be required for advanced or challenging repertoire.
- Additional rehearsals are billed at $25 per 30 minutes.
Payment:
- Full payment is required in advance.
- Accepted methods: Cash, Check, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo.
- Performances may be refused if payment has not been received prior to the event.
Cancellations:
- If a performance is canceled, rehearsal time already completed will still be billed at the standard rate.
Late Payments:
- If payment is not received within two weeks after the performance, a $10 late fee per week will be added until payment is made in full.