im a big believer in musicians and other performers getting paid a good rate, pipeing especially has a lot of behind the scenes stuff that the customer never sees, in saying that its up to Every piper to maintian a consistant price policy, i know one piper that charges peanuts, he gets the work but he demeans himself and other pipers by charging so little. I have a consistant price policy, I always charge, except for specific charities that I support, or church, old folks homes or veterans associations. If i people think Im too expensive (which im not) then they are free to approach other pipers, however I pride myself on the quality and tone of my pipes, my appearance and my skills as a "people person" in dealing with guests and photographers.
I went to one wedding and I was cheaper than the chocolate fountain. !!!!!!