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payment for sample lessons

Ok, I don't want to initiate a discussion about the appropriateness of paying for sample lessons.
But I do have a specific question regarding sample lessons. Does anyone know of, or perhaps observed that there is any difference in the practice of charging for sample lessons by professors on the faculties of public universities as opposed to music programs that are part of private institutions? I don't mean to suggest that professors in state schools should or should not charge for the sample lessons, I just wondered if this occurs in the same way as it does in private colleges, universities or conservatories.
11 repliesBut I do have a specific question regarding sample lessons. Does anyone know of, or perhaps observed that there is any difference in the practice of charging for sample lessons by professors on the faculties of public universities as opposed to music programs that are part of private institutions? I don't mean to suggest that professors in state schools should or should not charge for the sample lessons, I just wondered if this occurs in the same way as it does in private colleges, universities or conservatories.
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( The rest where a mix of conservatories and publics.)
What was also startling was the variability in the professors' abilities to play the piano well enough to accompany and the cost of accompanists (in addition to practice lesson fees). By the way for those just getting started on this treck of finding a music school for a voice performance major -- be aware of one of the costs, not showing up in schools' listings of tuition and other expenses -- the cost of accompanists -- about $800-$1000 a year depending on the school.
We also found no correlation between fees for private vs. public (it was not only the privates who charged); the only tacky thing was one public professor who originally said he would not charge a fee and then emailed me afterwards asking for one....now that was a poor move, IMO!
Again, just to reinforce the institution specific nuances of the whole music admit process, take a peek at post #9 within the thread here http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/564382-no-sample-lessons-boyer.html?highlight=lessons
As a straight from the source comment on policy it is apparent that some institutions do have a sample lesson payment guideline structure in place.
I'd venture Boyer is not the only one. Trying to get full disclosure upfront may or may not be an issue at any particular school.
I am wondering, do schools who offer a degree in collaberative pinao handle the procedure/ fees differently from those who pull their accompanists from a different area, such as solo piano performace?