It can be hard holding sole responsibility for making drum teaching decisions, especially if you are under stress, uncertain of the best route forward or unsure of that aspect of the industry works. Try not to worry, that is a normal feeling to have – everyone has to start somewhere!
Sometimes...
Being unable to say no gigs and drum lessons to stress, exhaustion and irritability can hinder your overall health as a drum teacher. Perhaps you fear that by having a better work-life balance you may lose a drum student, miss an opportunity or leave room for someone else to swoop in and take your...
Use these ten questions to help figure out where you need to put in boundaries as a drum tutor, and what might be
getting in the way of you doing so.
As a drum teacher spend some time identifying the choices and options available to you – this can help you regain a sense of agency (in that you can feel personally effective towards your life). Remember that there are opportunities out there that you are not aware of yet, so try to be optimistic.
This...
Practicing self care means ringfencing time for you to look after yourself, allowing you to decompress and supporting you through the ups and downs of your career and personal life. Self care is important to build in if you are to
enjoy a sustainable career. Incorporating short, manageable bursts...
Samuel Bickley is our newest approved drum teacher for the Plymouth area in Devon. He has 10 years of drumming experience and Grade 8 drumming certificate. He can travel to you in Plymstock, Plimpton, Southway, Saltash, Dartmoor, Ivybridge, Manadon, Milestone, St Budeaux, Torpoint, Yealmpton, Carkeel,...
Oliver is located in Gloucestershire. He is a DBS checked, pro drum tutor-BMus (Hons) teaching kids & adults. He covers Cirencester, Siddington, Fairford, Barnsley, Stroud, Lechlade, Swindon, Cheltenham and surrounding areas. All style catered for including Rock, Jazz, Pop, Latin and Show tunes....
According to data from The Reading Agency, “one in five children in England cannot read well by the age of 11.” Experts believe the best way to boost a student’s reading is to expand their knowledge and vocabulary by teaching them history, science, literature and the arts. Supplementing literacy...
We are pleased to welcome Tom Charlton a top drum tutor, teaching drums in and around the Surrey area including Guildford, Kingston, Woking, Reading, Bracknell, Epsom and Staines. He has 16 years experience teaching children (DBS checked), adults, beginners to advanced, one to one and in group classes....
We have been in contact with the Musicians Union who have let us know that they are able to offer our members and their students a joining fee of just £1 for the first 6 Months of joining their service. The terms & conditions of this offer are as follows: You join for £1 offer is only available...
All music education hubs in England and music services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are now being invited to submit an application for this year’s Music Education Awards. Formerly the National Music Council Music Education Awards, and now run by the Music Education Council (MEC), the...
Valentine’s Day is over, some of you are enjoying a well-deserved half-term break and we are putting the final touches to EXPO 2016. Everyone here is very excited about Ben Goldscheider’s opening performance on Thursday, 25th February so make sure you get there early to see the youngest ever...
We are delighted to announce that the author of our new drummer teacher training course will be at the Music Education Expo at Olympia in London on 25th and 26th of February. Please contact him directly to arrange to have a personal meeting with him, to talk through the benefits and advantages in...
We have just been contacted by a drum teacher in London that needs his work covering. He says – ‘Drum teacher needed to cover all my London and surrounding counties work Monday – Friday starting ASAP! I’ve had some rather annoying circumstances happen that means i won’t...
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