The DrumEd Podcast
By The DrumEd Podcast
The DrumEd PodcastMar 16, 2020
Ep. 03 – Online Lessons: Pros, Cons & Tips
Crazy times we're living in. Have you started teaching your drum lessons via online platforms yet? Considering going that route?
In EPISODE 03, Joe and Mark toss around some of their personal experiences with Zoom, FaceTime and Skype. They lay out some benefits to this approach, some big challenges and share some tips for anyone teaching in these spheres.
Mentioned in this episode:
Find us at the links below:
• Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com
• Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com
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Editing by Jonathan Leahy
Background audio track by Drumattica
Intro voiceover by Autumn Powers
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Ep. 02 – One kit or two?
One drumkit in your teaching studio, or two? In EPISODE 02, Joe and Mark discuss some the reasons behind their differing answers to the question.
An added bonus: how to handle adult students who don’t want to “waste time” learning how to read drum notation!
Mentioned in this episode:
• Scott McPherson (of Tackle Instrument Supply)
• Buck August
Find us at the links below:
• Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com
• Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com
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Also, email us your thoughts, topic ideas and what-not at: DrumEdPodcast@gmail.com
Editing by Jonathan Leahy
Background audio track by Drumattica
Intro voiceover by Autumn Powers
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Ep. 01 – Student Expectations and Policies
Practice logs? Payments, cancelations and other policies? Need a creative way to handle summer lesson scheduling?
In EPISODE 01, Mark and Joe dive into a few of the ways they expect their students and their parents to hold up their end of the deal.
Mentioned in this episode:
MyMusicStaff.com
Find us at the links below:
Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com
Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com
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Also, email us your thoughts, topic ideas and what-not at: DrumEdPodcast@gmail.com
Editing by Jonathan Leahy
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Ep. 00 – Meet Joe & Mark
In this EPISODE 00 introductory teaser, the two of us give some background on ourselves, including a bit about our educational paths and performance experiences; chat about the value of drumming in polka bands; highlight situations where the dancers might lead the drummers; and discuss our motives and goals behind The DrumEd Podcast!
Mentioned in this episode:
Bomba in Puerto Rico
• Video 1
• Video 2
Find us at the links below:
Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com
Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com
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Also, email us your thoughts, topic ideas and what-not at: DrumEdPodcast@gmail.com
Background audio track by Drumattica
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