When you pick up a new student, the first thing to do is learn the persons natural drumming ability. Your music instruction and drumming technique should be geared around what you learn about the student. First, see if the student can move his/her stick right to left. As easy as it may sound, most new students are unable to do so. They end playing double stops, which is hitting both hands together and an accent height.
Learning the drum students natural ability will allow for you to tailor your teaching style to the students learning style. What a concept, huh?
The whole first lesson should be based on many different exercises, speed, accuracy. Try eight (8) on a hand, eighth notes back and forth. Play both exercises at different speeds. Don't even think about using a metronome. It will just confuse your drum student and make you aggravated. Be sure to have your student or a a practice drum pad and sticks before leaving the first lesson.
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