These are but a few examples of what goes into a lesson:

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- Preparing the lesson - planning exercises

- Pedagogical research for each lesson

- Repertoire research and development

- Answering student questions via phone

- Answering student questions via text/DM

- Providing materials and sheet music

- Making backing tracks

- Time spent emailing materials

- My previous degrees/training

- The actual time spent in the lesson

- Helping students prepare for last-minute opportunities (auditions, gigs, etc)

- My own performing time (which gives me more experience to pass on to my

students)

- Editing resumes/personal statements for applications

- Writing recommendation letters

- Providing feedback on audition videos

- Coordinating performance opportunities for students

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Additionally, there are expenses incurred so that I am able provide lessons to students:

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- Sheet music

- Software: Voce Vista, Zoom, Canva, Band-In-A-Box, Finale, Studio One, FarPlay,

etc. along with video and music editing software

- Hardware: pianos, computers, tablets, phones, printers, microphones, recording

equipment, internet, webcams, etc.

- Membership in professional organizations to stay up-to date on the latest voice science and

teaching techniques so my students get the best training

- Attending master classes and workshops - again, so my students get the best and

latest

- Attending conferences for continuing education

- Maintaining a personal library of resources for students other than just sheet music

including materials for theory, sight singing, improvisation, etc

- Self-Employment business expenses

- PayPal and Credit Card fees