Wedding pianist, what to charge?

[Kacey]

Hey guys, bit of a different question here...

 

I've been looking for other musicians to form a band, so I made an ad on kijiji. I've just received a reply from someone who's looking for a pianist to play at their wedding. She is looking for someone to play for around two hours, I could technically play whatever I wanted, as long as it's slower paced or more romantic songs.

 

Haven't decided yet if I will do it, but at the end of the day, it's more exposure I suppose and easy money for two hours. If I do it, I haven't a clue what to charge. I've looked around a bit online and saw prices from $150-250.

 

Any ideas?

[fakfak]

Hey guys, bit of a different question here...

 

I've been looking for other musicians to form a band, so I made an ad on kijiji. I've just received a reply from someone who's looking for a pianist to play at their wedding. She is looking for someone to play for around two hours, I could technically play whatever I wanted, as long as it's slower paced or more romantic songs.

 

Haven't decided yet if I will do it, but at the end of the day, it's more exposure I suppose and easy money for two hours. If I do it, I haven't a clue what to charge. I've looked around a bit online and saw prices from $150-250.

 

Any ideas?

 

As with most things, I'd imagine that it varies greatly based on what area you're in, your experience level etc., but where I live that seems quite at the low end of a professional musician for this type of event. Still, if you're doing it for experience and/or exposure, it seems to me it might be good to bid low, especially as (it sounds like) you're not a seasoned performer in that type of situation. So...If that amount of cash satisfies you for the work involved, I'd say go for it, if not then pass. :)