I am a high school Jazz and classical pianist studying at the collegiate level in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I just applied at the nicest fine-dining restaurant around (http://www.mansursontheboulevard.com/) complete with letters of recommendation and an audition CD, and they want to know my hourly rate. Help?
I'll be doing classic tunes out of The Real Book with my own smoky New Orleans twist. What is a reasonable hourly rate? Should I ask higher, lower, or on that rate?
Thank's for the advice. Look forward to hearing from you!

