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
I am not a drummer, but I did learn something closer to piano.
My 2 cents - Just go and teach. I would have loved if I were taught drums. The children who lost their last teacher also lost some of their recreational activties, and regaining that would be great. Also, DRUMS ARE FUN!.
Do not be afraid. If you think you are not going to do well, maybe try to teach it to some relative or friend or neighbours' kids first, and make sure it is a good experience for them.