DRUM with Mike & Eddy
DRUM with Mike & Eddy aims to bring drummers together and give them weekly updates and banter about the wonderful world of drumming. Each week professional drummers Mike Johnston and Eddy Thrower will discus how topics such as motivation, practice habits, routine, health & fitness, and many more have an effect on your drumming. Obviously this podcast is for drummers, but in all honesty it's for anyone that wants to improve at their craft!
DRUM with Mike & Eddy
3 Tips for Drum Teachers
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In this episode, we discuss our top three teaching tips for drummers, including the importance of walking the walk, asking questions, finding a niche, outlining lessons, and having confidence as a teacher. We also talk about building confidence, setting expectations, being relatable, and fostering a strong teacher-student relationship.
Takeaways
- Find a niche and teach from your own unique perspective
- Outline your lessons to ensure effective time management
- Have confidence in yourself as a teacher and project that to your students Building confidence is crucial for teachers, even if they may not excel in every aspect of their craft.
- Setting clear expectations helps students stay focused and motivated in their practice.
- Being relatable and transparent about struggles can help students trust and connect with their teacher.
- The teacher-student relationship should be built on patience, understanding, and mutual growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Transition Troubles
03:00 Perfection and Eye Infections
06:00 Tech Issues and Virtual Camp
09:00 Teaching Tips: Walk the Walk
12:00 Teaching Tips: Ask Questions
18:00 Teaching Tips: Find a Niche
22:00 Teaching Tips: Outline Your Lesson
27:00 Teaching Tips: Confidence is Key
34:30 Building Confidence as a Teacher
38:00 Setting Expectations
39:15 Being Relatable and Transparent
44:30 The Teacher-Student Relationship
