Behind the Scenes

  • Setting up a Private Drum Lesson Business.

    It’s been a roller coaster for the past 3 weeks, thinking about P37 Drums. I never thought I’d end up setting up my own private practice, but this new chapter of life has already taught me new things about myself, and how to deal with ambiguity, mostly. When I first decided to run this on…

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  • Transcribing music.

    I’ve been charting out tons of music over the past month, mostly song requests from students. It’s good practice; the process sharpens my listening skills and the transcribed songs are never a wasted effort, as it adds more content into the curriculum. On average, it takes about an hour for me to chart a song,…

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  • 2 weeks into Drum Lessons.

    Classes have been refreshing, I’ve a good mix of age groups (youngest being almost 4 and the oldest at 69 years young). I have to say, teaching again has made me feel happy and fulfilled, I wake up everyday looking forward to classes, there’s no sense of dread or boredom. Every student is different, and…

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  • Studio Setup is almost complete.

    2 electronic drumkits are in working order, keyboard has been set up nicely, I’m off to get a mic stand and some extra cables. The studio is treated with foams, and now it’s not too echo-y inside. Projector visuals are clear, blackout curtains installed. I have a number of trial lessons lined up, so I’m…

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