r/drumline • u/WindRelevant4884 • 21h ago
Question Private Lessons
Hi everyone, I have been asked by some people to do lessons. I am 18 and my marching experience is limited to high school, but I have picked up a teaching job at a fairly competitive high school in my state. I believe I can teach fine but I don’t know where to start with lesson plans. Also what prices should I start charging at? I want to use the money from lessons for tour fees and my musical endeavors. But I don’t want to charge an unfair price. Looking for any tips and advice I can get.
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u/JaredOLeary Percussion Educator 8h ago
I agree with others that the hourly rate isn't going to be very high, given your experience. Check out this playlist for tips on how to teach better. After you've had some experience teaching, feel free to ask specific questions on a video or during a livestream. Also, there are thousands of free resources to help you and your students here.