Originally Posted by Amber

I actually did talk to my teacher about it. The reply I got from her was, "well at least they gave you something, chalk it up to experience gained." and that was it. Like "well that sucks, but you got something right?"

I also found out later that my teacher was going to take the job for no pay at all originally because she is doing a workshop for the ladies and they are paying her for that. She was throwing in a small demo performance for free to attract students to the workshop.

So she told the group that they would need to "throw me something for my time" because I wasnt getting paid for the workshop. And the rest is history.

Sedonia, thank you for the info, I didn't know that this was the going rate! This particular instructor has always told me that I should be asking $70 for a full set. My other (newer) instructor and I haven't really talked about performances yet so I didn't really get a chance to get a second opinion.

I feel really bad now because Im thinking that maybe I should have stood up for myself and sternly talked to the lady after the show... Its too late now I guess... Maybe I should have another talk with my teacher again...

ETA: Also, I feel like maybe I should talk to my other teacher about it (who is the teacher of my first teacher LOL does that make any sense?) Shes been in the business for years and she might know have some more tips for me.