However, I quickly realized that theory-heavy lessons can cause burnout and confusion, especially for beginners. When I started teaching I would sometimes center a student’s entire 30-minute lesson around a concept like scales or intervals. I’m fascinated with music theory and truly believe it deepens one’s understanding of music and their instrument. The true magic of teaching music happens when you see a student apply the concepts you’ve taught them to overcome new challenges. Remember to keep the lesson interactive! If you’re teaching your student a bass line, demonstrate first by playing it… but don’t stop there! Have the student play it back to you or play it with them.Īnd don’t always give them the answer immediately! If they’re stuck, give them a chance to figure it out themselves before jumping in. Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with explaining a concept. Always have the student play during their lesson
Level Up Your Private Music Lessons with These Tips While my skills aren’t perfect, I’d like to share some takeaways from my first year as a private bass guitar instructor.
Last year I started teaching at an amazing music store in Southwest Missouri, and it’s been a blast! Teaching was outside my comfort zone, but I’ve gained confidence along the way.
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