How much do in-person lessons cost?

[tedder]

I just got started learning bass about 3 weeks ago (midlife crisis I guess) and have been using the misc free videos on youtube so far. I was thinking about signing up for BassBuzz online (like his free stuff) but I think I would like to have at least a few in person lessons to help me make sure I am holding it right etc.

The problem is, every single place near me (San Diego) just says "first one's free" and nobody posts any rates so I have no idea how much in-person lessons cost. Anyone care to enlighten me about how much I should be expecting to pay?

p.s. Can't really commit to weekly lessons at the moment, so I am really just hoping to get 3-4 one-off lessons and hopefully I will be able to do it more frequently in the summer.

 

[Lee Moses]

Geography has a lot to do with it. And I remember back in the 80's, private lessons in Southern California were 5x or more what they were where I lived at the time (Chicago area). And different teachers will charge different amounts--obviously, an in-demand teacher who has more students wanting lessons from him than he has hours in the day to give them will be able to charge more than your typical teacher who has just started giving lessons. All that said, I think you might expect to pay around $50 for a one-hour lesson, give or take. Someone in your area would know a lot better, as well as being able to recommend a good teacher for you.

 

[Killing Floor]

Yep. That. It varies a lot. I also am thinking 30 minute lessons for a beginner is not bad either. Ask some of the stores/music schools. But also ask some of the people directly because you may find someone in your neighborhood giving lessons at their place or at your place for less than the cost of a guitar store. Not saying which is best because it only depends on the instructor.

Also look up the local music/entertainment paper or websites. Some folks only advertise there.

Ask friends who play bass OR guitar.

Good luck and welcome. Have fun.

 

[Malcolm35]

Call your nearest music store and ask about the going rate in your area.

Yoa will be pleased to hear how little it actually costs.

 

[buldog5151bass]

1. Call or email the places and ask their rates. Simple as that.

 

[bassGtar]

Go to the first free lesson with everybody offering, inquire about rates while you are there, and schedule with whichever place you prefer. If you can’t afford your favorite, see if they’ll take your best offer. If not, move on to the next.