Musical Theatre College Coaching - Prices

soozievt
Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:22:58 +0000

Notmath, certainly ask coaches if they can offer your child a scholarship for services or free services if you would like. I suppose you have nothing to lose. I personally could not ask an independent coach who makes their living doing coaching to offer me a discount or provide the service for free. If I could not afford it, I would seek out someone my child already works with in relation to theater or voice in some capacity (teacher, director, etc.) and ask if they can assist my child with their material. By the same token, I think for anyone pursuing a BFA degree, some money needs to be budgeted for training…voice lessons, acting, dance classes, etc. You can do some things in a cheaper mode and some others might spend more. But I think it will cost some money to prepare with adequate training to pursue a BFA degree. Similarly, there is the cost of applications and attending auditions. There are ways to minimize costs and stick to a budget, but I do think some funds need to be allocated toward this process. When you will be spending a huge amount on tuition, room and board for four years, some of the training and audition prep is really a small amount of the whole picture. You can opt to take fewer lessons or coaching sessions or work with someone who has more reasonable fees. You can have your child earn some extra money to put toward coaching. I would try all those things before asking an independent coach to offer me something for free. Most coaches and counselors have an array of services at various price points. Those who are on a more limited budget, may opt to purchase the less costly options. I have had clients who do that and others who purchase a whole package for two years. So I understand differing budgets. I cannot offer my services for free. Then again, I feel I offer some advice for free because many ask me questions before signing up for fee based services and I feel I put a lot of time into “volunteering” in that capacity with many. However, in terms of ongoing individualized help, this is what I do for a living, just like whatever job you likely do and cannot offer for free to strangers. I did do it for free for a relative of mine and did the whole nine yards, which involves a great deal of hours throughout the year, but for family, that’s a different story. Perhaps you can come back and let us know if you were able to line up coaching services for free. Best of luck!