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thedrumcrew
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/04/2012 : 09:59:22
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So i teach for 5 nights a week from 7 years old to 47 year old
They all have different things that you need to pick up on thats has nothing to do with drumming. Some are shy some just don't talk much some will not count out load if asked things like that.
I have one lad who is coming on very well but when i teach a new fill or groove i need to make sure he knows what to do then look away our leave the room. Then he seems to let go more and with in no time he start to play it.
Its not just teaching them drum's its making sure you get to know them first so you know how to teach them i must be lucky as i get on with all my students and love doing it but 11 lessons the max i want.
For all the proper teachers out there that teach every day all day FAIR PLAY TO YOU YOU ARE DOING A REALLY HARD JOB.
Have you got students like mine if so how do you deal with them |
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moosetication
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/04/2012 : 10:12:27
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| I deal with them in exactly the same way you are, by not having a rigid approach, by understanding their unique characters, situation and needs, and changing what I teach and how I teach it to suit them. And I don't consider what I do any more "proper" than what you do - not sure what you mean by that. |
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thedrumcrew
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United Kingdom
8468 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2012 : 10:48:56
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I never see myself as a drum teacher i see it as a step for them to get into drumming but i must say some of the people i teach are in bands loving it so i must be doing something right.
I teach in the same way as my old teacher ive had 4 teachers in all but my last one was amazing and a good friend Lional Rubin |
The next Jordan Terris Memorial Drum Festival will be Feb 24th 2013
ANY RAFFLE PRIZES WOULD BE GOOD FOR THE CLINIC
Memories are some of lifes most wonderful treasures. |
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moosetication
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United Kingdom
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thedrumcrew
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
8468 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2012 : 11:13:49
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Originally posted by moosetication
You're a teacher, simple as.
First step drum teacher 
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The next Jordan Terris Memorial Drum Festival will be Feb 24th 2013
ANY RAFFLE PRIZES WOULD BE GOOD FOR THE CLINIC
Memories are some of lifes most wonderful treasures. |
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DyeHouseDrumWorks
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/04/2012 : 12:38:32
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I've certainly encountered some very self conscious students over the years, and would agree that being flexible is the best approach you could have - in all aspects actually, when it comes to teaching and playing.
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In order to become a musician, 'student' has to make the transition to 'performer' and that involves playing in front of other people.
I would be inclined to write a basic exercise and make a bit of a meal of the fact this was about to get 'performed' - live for the very first time in your tuition room, even if it means playing one note at a time with a massive trumpet fanfare inbetween each note (having a kazoo handy might be good for this!). Have a little talk down prior, about noticing your student's shyness in playing in front of you. It'll make light - but not fun - of the situation, and hopefully you'll get to laugh along with your student as you go. Break that ice! |
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Hugs
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/04/2012 : 14:44:27
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Looking at it from the perspective of a student (all be it a rather old but inexperienced drummer type student), I hate playing exercises for the first time in front of a tutor. It always takes me ages to get them right and uses up a lot of the lesson time. I usually find that when I try them out at home I have no problem. I would rather get shown what to do and then take them home to try out. Of course often the exercises build on one another so you can't really move on until you have got the hang of the early ones.
I am not particularly shy though when it comes to performing with the band as we have everything rehearsed and I'm not trying out anything new.
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halfDeadMuffinMan
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/04/2012 : 00:51:32
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| For the shy ones who don't like being watched I make it a handy excuse to go to the loo or whatever. Or, I try to make them aware that being shy and nervous is a natural step that they have to go through and I make a joke of it. I'll say "Play it again while I stare at you to put you off", then I'll glare at them and sometimes pull funny faces. 9/10 time it seems to help reassure them that we're in a safe environment where making mistakes is fine and that they don't have be as self conscious and we both laugh at it. 1/10 of the time they break down into hysterical crying, throw their sticks in my eyes and leave the room. (This may be an exaggeration) |
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