". . . I was wondering how much should I charge for a group of 4-5 at such a institution. I ve heard to charge at least $70 per person so you don't get ripped off but is this the really true?" And I responded that he should probably NOT expect that much. Possibly not expect any monetary compensation. There are a number of well-established musicians who do nursing homes and retirement homes as benefits. There are compensations for this however. First, for young musicians, a chance to gain some experience performing before an audience. And second, within my experience, I've been offered a fair number of well-paid jobs by someone who heard me perform at a freeby. Don Firth
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