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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

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