Hello dads, I copy+pasted this question from your sister community.
So, long story short: I’ve been a musician for pretty much all my life. After a massive hearing loss, I picked up drums about a year ago and I’ve had so many great teachers myself. Now the local music school asked me if I could teach drums to their kids. They lost their former teacher due to old age.
I have rarely dealt with children. Sure, I was a tutor for some when it comes down to languages, but teaching music? That is so new to me and I’m actually afraid.
I am all gauntlets right now negotiating the deal here: I want espescially girls to learn a new intrument. They must be bored out of themselves just playing the flute, organ and piano.
So, my approach is probably this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL5oBbriJuQ
:D
Any hints or tips you can give me? Please?
I’m a 38 years old lesbian with basically no clue whatsoever when it comes down to dealing with kids… ^^
EDIT: I’m afraid the girls want me to play pop music on the drums, and I get easily bored by that.
Watch one of my drumming teachers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHl_gsd0OR0
XD
This falls outside my expertise as dad, but into my wheelhouse as an ex child and hobby musician.
The reason why guitar but not piano stuck for me was the lack of relatable music at my level. Piano music being taught was boring and music I didn't care about. Simple guitar tabs for rock music made me keep at the guitar.
Try to relate the things you are teaching to songs you know the kids like. Learn the music the kids enjoy.