Teaching in Baltimore Area

[jam8086]

Hey all,

Is anyone here from the Baltimore/Towson area, and do you have any knowledge of the teaching scene? Are students hard to get in this area? I would assume there would be a lot of competition with Peabody Prep, where I took lessons before college, but I would also assume that a lot of self-employed teachers are much less expensive than Peabody.

How much is reasonable to charge for one-hour lessons in the Baltimore area with the following credentials?...
1. BM in Piano Performance from UMD - College Park
2. BM in Piano Performance from UMD - College Park, MM in Piano Performance from Peabody Conservatory
3. BM in Piano Performance from UMD - College Park, MM in Piano Performance from Peabody Conservatory, DMA in Piano Performance from Peabody Conservatory

Thanks!!!

[urbanspice]

I'm not from MD but NOVA, but the areas around and in DC are filled affluent families and those families want their kids involved in everything. You will have no shortage of students, provided the students know you are there and available. And your credentials are more than enough. In VA 30 minute lessons start  at $25 and go up... way up. Try to find other teachers in your area, either by calling or looking at websites. Also look at some piano companies, like Jordan Kitts, and see what their rates are.  And since you are in\near the city you could charge more than $25.