Susie's Blog

I went to see Briedie for piano lesson this morning. Haven't seen her for nearly two months. She teaches me lots of new Jazz and blues repertoire and its really great to have a mentor constantly guiding me. But I think I am better than her in business part of things because she has no single clue about money. Not that I have a lot of sense. At least better than her. She is a real jazz musician. So free spirit, so brilliant at improvisation.

Today she told me that this year she is so busy. She has 82 students a week. I though I have a lot with my good business this year running 7 days a week. She has 82. she charges me $72 ($1800 taiwanese dollars) for one hour lesson. Another violin teacher friend of mine charges $88 ($2200) per hour and have more students than Briedie. They must be working so hard like a dog!! They don't earn too badly though considering they have so much spare time too. Maybe I should work harder.