FEES
Fees vary according to the type of service and the location, and it is therefore impossible to provide a comprehensive list of concrete figures for every place. Fees for major towns and cities are listed on the individual location pages. I keep my fees as low as possible, and I do not use the services of agents, paid listings sites or advertising companies. You can therefore be sure that you are not paying intermediary charges, which I would otherwise have to recoup by increasing fees. My fees are lower than those recommended by professional bodies.
As a rough guide, for the locations on the map on the areas covered page, my fees for 2024 are typically:
Funerals: £80 to £160, depending on location
Weddings: £110 to £190, depending on location
Recitals and concerts: £160 to £240, depending on location
Tuition and consultations: £35 per hour
Discounts are usually offered for booking wedding services at least three months in advance (10%) or one month in advance (5%). Service fees are fully inclusive of travel and, if required, a reasonable amount of time spent discussing music requirements.
I do not make an additional charge if an audio or video recording of the service is made.
I can usually offer a discount if you book both organ playing at a wedding service and piano music at a subsequent reception at an adjacent venue.
Rehearsals are not included, other than a short run-through immediately prior to a service.
Fees are payable at the time of booking for private bookings and on monthly invoice for churches. All-day rates are also available for multiple services, or concerts involving lengthy rehearsals.