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Charge too much — no clients. Charge too little — wasting your time. These are both myths. Watch to find out why and learn how to set your rates for teaching Ableton (including a breakdown of my own rates and the reasoning behind them).If you’ve been using Ableton for a while and think you’re ready to start teaching others what you’ve learned, you need to figure out what you’re going to charge. Easier said than done, right?I started doing this in 2008, and my rates have changed dramatically since then (they’ve increased…did you really need to ask?). I’ve made a ton of mistakes and learned a ton since then, and I want to share those lessons with you.What you’ll learn:- How to get a feel for what the market is willing to pay- Why side hustle vs. full-time gig might affect your rate- How to not be scared to go big- Communicating rates (and rate changes) to clients- Should you ever work for free?Looking for ways to make more money on the side as a musician? Watch this👇How Musicians Can Make Extra Money in 2023 (Side Hustle Ideas + Tips for Success)https://youtu.be/paz6B3mNNr0 ---0:00 Tips to Decide What to Charge for Ableton Live Consulting and Training0:22 Behind the Space Bar: Leave a Rating on Spotify or Apple Podcast and Subscribe0:51 How I Began Teaching People to Use Ableton: My Tips Based on My Experience2:39 Tip 1: However Much You and the Market Can Bear4:55 Tip 2: What is it worth to you?6:50 Tip 3: What's the going rate?8:31 Bonus Tip: Don't Sell Yourself Short9:51 Tip 4: Clarify Price vs. Expectations12:02 Tip 5: Communicate Changes13:31 Subscribe, leave ratings & reviews, and share these episodes!14:47 My Rates for 1-1 and 15-Minute Sessions, Program Sets, and In-Person21:48 Here Are 5 Tips to Help You Be Successful22:00 Tip 1: Start for Free (Clarify Expectations)22:56 Tip 2: Capture Testimonials23:57 Tip 3: Share Those Testimonials24:25 Tip 4: Start to Take on Gigs24:42 Tip 5: Slowly Raise Your Rates25:29 Wrap-Up: Comment Feedback, Subscribe, and thanks for watching! ★ Support this podcast ★