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What Qualifications Do I Need To Be A Drum Teacher?

What qualifications do I need to be a drum teacher? Do you have the right qualifications to become a drum teacher?Question: What qualifications do I need to be a drum teacher? [REMINDER]: Have you booked your free drum teacher training yet? If not click here. Being a drum teacher is a funny one because in truth you don't actually need any qualifications at all. In fact, any old reprobate can set up as a drum teacher and tell the world that they are amazing. It is completely unregulated which is as useful as it is concerning depending on which side of…

How much does a drum teacher make?

How much does a drum teacher make? Do you want to know how much money a drum teacher makes? How much does a drum teacher make? Us musicians often have a funny relationship with money. Wanting to make money somehow seems at odds with our creative mindset. It seems like selling out or not being true to our art. Aren't we supposed to suffer for our art rather than make decent money and live a comfortable life? In all honesty that's a pretty idealistic view that soon gets replaced by reality when people realise that the world doesn't share that…

21 Essential Items for Drummers Stick Bag

21 Essential Items for Drummers Stick Bag Learn what you should be carrying to gigs in your stick bag Here we are looking at 21 essential items for drummers stick bag so you know exactly what you should be taking to a gig. Nothing is worse than being caught out without the right kit to ensure that you're able to do a great job. Just imagine it, you've rehearsed your parts, turned up early feeling pumped, ready to do a great performance. But as you set your drums up you realise a washer has fallen from one of your snare…

How to become a drum teacher

Learn How to Become a Drum Teacher Learn how to start teaching drums - Top 8 TipsIf you want to learn how to become a drum teacher we are going to look at the top 8 tips to get you started and enjoying a career teaching drums. It is possible but you need to get serious and approach this as a business person. So let's dive in......[REMINDER]: Have you watched the free drum teacher training yet? If not click here.How to become a drum teacher?1. Make a business planBefore you start you must make a business plan. Research what hourly…

Drum Teacher Guide

Get your FREE drum teaching business start up guide below Create & Grow a Drum Teaching BusinessThis drum teacher guide from Total Drummer is designed to start you on your way to taking control of your life and turning your passion and dreams into your daily reality. If you are someone that wants to teach drums for a living then this guide really can help you do it. It is easily within reach with the right strategies and you don't need to be a really high level drummer to do it.In fact Vinnie Colaiuta drumming skills are far from the…

How To Teach Drums

How to Teach Drums You can teach drums for a living How Can You Teach Drums? Have you ever wished you could teach drums but don't know how to start?Then let's make that wish a reality so you can become your own boss doing something you love!So many people are trapped through fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of having to think for themselves rather than being told what to do each day. And I get that because I've been there.But I love this saying,"Everything you want is the other side of fear."I love that because it…

How to survive as a musician

How to survive as a musician It's not easy to survive as a musician but here is some help So many of us dream of going professional as musicians but once we make that step we have to survive as a musician. And that can be tough. It's not an easy career path to walk down but if you know in your heart that this is the path you want to take then you should definitely take it. Now that you've made that bold decision it's time to get serious. You need to get smart and do everything possible to…

Make money from music | How to | Diversify

How to make money from music Diversifying is the key if you want to make money from music So many musicians want to make money from music. That's not because we're greedy but it's just a fact; if we earn enough money from playing then we don't need a different job which in turn eats all our time and stops us doing what we love.....playing our instrument! Our musical dreams come in different shapes and sizes but for most of us we would love to play our instrument all day long and money is the barrier that prevents that from…

Drum Teacher Membership

Drum Teacher Membership Join a drum teaching community to kick start your drum teaching careerSo you want to create a thriving and profitable drum teaching business?Congrats! Being open to learning and investing your free time to develop your business has already separated you from a large percentage of other drum teachers who are not serious.You now have three options to move forward.You might already know about the Total Drummer Academy. This membership has already helped tons of drummers create thriving, profitable drum teaching businesses. BUT YOU MIGHT NOT BE READY FOR IT........YET.I say this because the DTA is only for people…

How to make money from music

How to make money from music You can make money from music if you treat it like a business If music isn't already your main income source, I expect you would love to make money from music. Most musicians would because it means more time working on your passion and less time doing something that isn't your passion. But most people cross their fingers and hope for the best rather than creating a solid plan and taking the right action. This is a comprehensive course that gives you everything you need to know to start and maintain a successful music…