Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimi Michiel  Thanks for the responses, guys. I'm at the point now where, financially and professionally, I can't really afford to turn down anything, but I don't want to undercharge when I could be making more. |
Check the union wage scales, then see what the market rate is in your area. You can start with the lower rates (closer to union scales) until you start getting some gigs and referrals. As you start picking up business, you can raise your rates for the big money gigs that you want to play, and turn down the business that can't afford you.
.