Without a doubt, I end up teaching the same material to different students. For some teachers, this is not fun or pleasurable. I find, however, that it’s better for everyone (including me) the more I teach the same drumming basics. I find joy in rediscovering how great a single stroke roll (e.g.) can sound orchestrated around the drums. I also love seeing the look on a student’s face when she/he discovers the sounds that can come out of one sticking pattern when moving around the drum set.
For me, discovery is the key here. That being said, I’m going to go practice before my next student and see what I can find today.
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