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Calista Anne KochSpectator
I have had a few clients TRY to do this, but very unsuccessfully. That is 1) due to my contract, which includes their name, the groom’s name, and often the parents’ names. I also ask for a contract for the day (usually a friend or relative) that I can contact in case of emergency. That is also there as 1 more point of contact. On top of that, I almost always get the name of the minister and his contact info. If there is a coordinator, I get their info. All of this seems excessive to the bride, but if and when they try to stiff me (which has only happened 1 out of every 100 gigs), I have several means in which to get in contact. I have been know to email/call the brides minister, family, and even the grandmother one time. Believe me, clients may think they are going to pull a fast one, but they don’t get away with it.
Also, I actually try to collect the money 2 weeks prior, but some clients just dont mail you the check, and say they will have it that day. The area I usually see is that they give you a check, but it doesn’t have sufficient funds. I always try to encourage my clients to pay 2 weeks in advance so that they don’t run out of money before they pay me. Also, I don’t accept out of state checks the day of, nor do I start playing without money in hand (that’s easier said than done). Good luck
Calista Anne KochSpectatorI have this situation with 3 students. One carries her harp to and from school on the days that she gets picked up. Just as suggested above, the parents spoke to the bad director and requested a place to keep the harp safe (since she was in the band, it wasn’t an issue). One of my students grandmother picks her up, and most weeks they seem to be able to arrange to get the harp to the grandmother’s home for the 3 day stretch that she has them… I can always tell when the harp doesn’t make it. The last student spends weekends with her father and they don’t get the harp (mostly b/c he doesn’t want to have his time with her taken up with harp). It is my hardest situation to deal with b/c the child comes on Monday for lessons and hasn’t seen a harp since Thursday. I would have to say that this poor little girl won’t be taking lessons with me for long if we can’t convince the father to be more reasonable.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorYes, I listened last night before posting the question. The fourth mov’t is why I posted the question as it sounded challenging, considering how short a time I’ll have to prepare.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorThis has been a big help.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorI’m searching right now too.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorLaura,
I think you may have convinced me.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorThank you for the tips so far.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorSome bridal shows are helpful by giving the brides needs (ie. caterer, musician, etc) – if they didn’t fill out my “more information” page I send them a form email and a post card.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorMy heart goes out to her, if she’s faulsly accused.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorThe strangest request:
Calista Anne KochSpectatorI have a place on the contract where they can choose to pay 2 weeks before by check or the day of cash, money order,
Calista Anne KochSpectatorSince I get this ALL the time, here is what I do.
I tell them what my fee WOULD have been (so they understand what they are gettings… otherwise, they think $50 should cover it).
Calista Anne KochSpectatorI don’t know of any private schools that have a similar program, but there is a program in Atl. called the Urban Harp Ensemble that is for inner city public schools.
Calista Anne KochSpectatorJust one song or a few hours?
Calista Anne KochSpectatorOh, come on guys.
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