# P37 Drum Lessons > Drum Lessons in Pasir Ris, East, Singapore ## Posts - [Influence.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2024/08/19/influence/): There is a song that I always use for play-alongs in class. It’s one of my all-time favourites, “ have you ever seen the rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). When students have new drum concepts to test out I’ll jump on my piano, and play this wonderful tune along with them.  CCR was first introduced to me by my dad, when I was I think seven or nine years old. He loved the band and naturally I grew to love them too. I would listen to CCR everywhere I went; while studying, showering, on the commute, having my meals etc. […] - [Grooming the young ones.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2024/08/04/grooming-the-young-ones/): It’s been a while since I posted.  I can’t believe more than a year has passed since starting P37. Life has slowed down for the better, and I’m enjoying everyday. My schedule has more or less stabilised, students are coming regularly and a comfortable routine has settled. My young students (those that are between 5-9 years old) are growing up so quickly, both in skill and size haha! Kids grow up in a blink of an eye. I have a miniature stool for small children to sit on when playing the drums (since they’re still too tiny to sit on the […] - [Thanksgiving 2023.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2024/01/12/thanksgiving-2023/): It’s been an awesome 6 months since the start of P37. As I reflect on the past year, I am thankful that my life has improved significantly. I’m in a better position, mentally, physically, spiritually and financially. I have more time on my hands to spend time with my family, I exercise very regularly now (2-3 times a week), and I go to bed peacefully every night, knowing that the very next day is going to be awesome and pretty much stress-free. I’m so thankful for my students, who have trusted their drum education with me, and I’ll continue to put […] - [Playing with other musicians.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/11/29/playing-with-other-musicians/): I just finished about an hours’ worth of piano practice, rehearsing 2 mandarin songs. Boy are these songs tough! The average tempo of the tunes are between 140-160bpm. I’m preparing these songs so that I can jam with my students on their next lesson. Students come in often, requesting for songs that they would like to learn. So, what I usually do is, listen to the song, get it notated, present it to the student, and they play along with the song track. However, some student needs are slightly different. For instance, students would like to learn a particular song so […] - [Accommodating to every students' drumming needs.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/11/17/accommodating-to-every-students-drumming-needs/): It’s been about 5 months since starting P37. I took a considerable amount of time and late nights developing my personal drumkit syllabus, thinking that it would form the bulk of my classes; turns out I was completely wrong. Having a healthy number of regular drum students now, I find myself spending 80% of my class time teaching students’ song requests, instead of the actual syllabus that I developed. The syllabus is essential as it focuses on drum basics, rudiments, grooves and techniques that can be used in music. However, without proper application, students rarely see the usefulness of these rudimentary […] - [Making classes interactive for kids.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/10/13/making-classes-interactive-for-kids/): Teaching kids is tough. There are 2 main aspects to balance when teaching kids: interest level and discipline. Teachers need to make the class engaging enough that young students find the classes fun, but at the same time not to compromise on the learning. Vice versa, we cannot expect the child to drill drum exercises for 45 minutes straight, they’ll lose focus after 10 minutes. This is a stressful dilemma that teachers face. I recently came up with an interactive point system in class; I bought a bunch of magnets (different colours and sizes) and a whiteboard (this is used as […] - [Fear.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/09/26/fear/): In endeavoring a private drum lesson business, I’m constantly worrying about how to get new students. It’s a very real and logical fear, and it’s this healthy fear that motivates me to give my best to my students. Never shortchange those that you serve. The fact of the matter is, no matter how well you serve your students, they would naturally leave one day. Students having work commitments, enlisting for NS, exams, migrating overseas etc., which begs the question, “then how to ensure a steady stream of new enrollments?”. Acquiring new customers is something that all businesses face, and each business […] - [Contingency Plans for Class.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/09/14/contingency-plans-for-class/): A couple of weeks ago, my projector broke down, 20 minutes before class. The projector is an important piece of hardware for me to conduct classes, it flashes syllabus notes for students to refer to. Having no backup plan, I panicked. I was no stranger to equipment breakdown though, but it’s been a while since I had to troubleshoot situations like this. I took a breather, and thought of a solution. Thankfully, I had a stand and an iPad mount, so I simply mounted the iPad onto the stand, and the students can refer to the syllabus notes directly on the […] - [Drum Exams.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/08/23/drum-exams/): I had my first encounter with drum exams at 19. I was working in my piano teacher’s school at that time (as a drum teacher), and was thinking of upgrading myself. Back then, having about 6 years of drumming under my belt, I just about had the technical knowledge to teach, but unfortunately did not have the relevant papers to back up my credentials. Also, having had no experience in music exams or drum mentors to guide me, I felt really lost and eventually shelved the idea. Fast forward to today, 15 years later, I have a diploma in ANZCA and […] - [Transcribing music.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/08/10/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, note for note. Yes it is a long and tedious process, especially when I’m using software to chart sheet music, instead of simply scribbling on paper. It’s definitely more presentable, and easier for students to read. In addition, it helps give me content ideas for social […] - [2 weeks into Drum Lessons.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/07/18/2-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 I enjoy interacting with all of them. I guess where the real challenge lies is, how do I make every lesson interesting and engaging for each of my students? If there is any real stress/ pressure, it comes from cracking my head, and thinking how I […] - [Studio Setup is almost complete.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/07/06/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 excited to get busier with classes. I’m loving the fact that my days are mostly filled with preparing music and drum notation material for my drum classes; rather than to settle operations, admin, and managing people. It’s a refreshing feeling. It’s ironic, being a drum teacher, […] - [Setting up a Private Drum Lesson Business.](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/2023/06/18/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 my own, It was literally, just sitting in front of my laptop and saying, “ok, what do I now.” I’ve always been a follower, and this new feeling of freedom and adventure is really foreign to me. I’m so thankful for all the support that I’ve […] ## Pages - [My account](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/my-account/) - [My account](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/checkout/) - [Checkout](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/checkout/) - [Basket](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/basket/) - [Shop](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/shop/) - [Get in Touch!](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/get-in-touch/): or Email me at hello@p37drumlessons.com ! - [Blog](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/blog/) - [Home](https://p37drumlessons.com/) - [About](https://p37drumlessons.com/index.php/about/): P37’s Drum Teacher Mr. Joel Seah, also known as Teacher Joel, is a veteran drum teacher with over 20 years of drumming expertise and 12 years of music education industry experience. With a passion for music education, Teacher Joel has taught countless students ranging from 4 to 68 years old, showcasing his ability to connect with learners of all ages. Teacher Joel excels in helping students achieve a variety of musical objectives, whether it’s playing in bands, church worship, learning favorite songs, or preparing for recitals and exams. With his strong foundation in drumming techniques and practical experience in the music […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)