I agree. I started the senior home circut 4 years ago at the average going rate and raised my fee this year with no problem. Tell them it's the cost of gas and they'll understand.

As far as the type of music, stay with the songs of their time, but keep it upbeat. Polkas, some country, the stuff I call "happy music". Don't put them to sleep with "I Love You Truly" stuff. You can even give them a shot of "Play That Funky Music"... if you have fun doing it, they'll enjoy.

Glenn