Karl, I've started watching your videos again and they have really helped me gain some confidence while teaching both high school and collegiate drumlines. Being a first-time drum instructor is a challenge and so far, it's going really well! I'm learning more and more ways to add more value to both units collectively.
I'm so happy that you're able to use these resources I created so long ago at different points of your life and I'm glad it's helping. Thank you for teaching the next generation :) what are some of the ways you've been able to add value to both units?
I’m glad I found this video!! I have a unique situation. I’m trying to win over a band director at a high school to hire me next fall as the drum instructor. I’ve worked with the drumline twice and it went very well! The kids believe in me, and so does the retired band director. He’s the one that actually asked me to apply as there new drum instructor. The only problem is that when I point blank asked the current band director if he’s considering hiring me next fall, the current band director said, “probably not. You’re not a drumline guy”. With all this support from the drumline and former band director, should I fight to prove that I’m a good fit, or walk away and accept that the current band director has his mind made up?
Hey Jeff! I'm glad you found this video too :) Hmm, sorry to hear about the bias of this current Band Director. Is Percussion not your primary instrument when you were learning music? Either way, there are successful Percussion Directors who did not necessarily specialize in Percussion growing up. But yea, I think that if the current director is not seeing your qualifications, even though the kids like you, then consider walking away. I mean, what can you really do to convince him otherwise? You could be smooth and quietly get the students to rally behind you and have them all advocate to the director that they want you. But do you want to play that game if there could be better opportunities where your talent can be appreciated? What better way to prove yourself than to go somewhere else and become extremely successful with that program? That's something I would weigh considering all the factors, but ultimately, decide what's best and go all in on it :) I hope that helps! Keep me posted!
@@KarlDrumTech, Thank you, Karl! Great advice! Just a little bit more information for you: the former band director tried to get me the job as the drum instructor because they’re extremely unhappy with their current one. Question: How good would I have to be at teaching marching/teaching the Field show drill? The retired band director seems to think that this might be the sticking point. Also, I totally forgot to mention that he plans on hiring me to teach drum set for the jazz band. The irony is, I am a pro/working top 40 Drummer. specializing in all types of rock as well as dance, hip hop and pop country. Not so much jazz. LOL… But marching percussion is way more straightforward for me. I marched in high school and I was the section leader. My snare chops are absolutely up to par. I can play strongly with traditional or matched grip with marching sticks. (I happen to prefer the ProMark ScoJo’s). So yeah, he plans on hiring me to teach kit, just not drumline. This is why I would still be able to be around the drum line and help out. Sorry if I’m rambling. It’s kind of a complicated situation. LOL Also, the former/retired band director is very active in volunteering and happens to be my brother-in-law. He is very well respected. But he’s definitely not trying to push nepotism. Just believed in me and brings me around. The current band director said he will be contacting me in March about the drum kit instruction job he’s offering me. It’s just a bummer because Drumline is really near and dear to my heart. I’m extremely passionate about it. But playing drum kit has just been my job my whole life.
Thanks for this video! I had to sort of teach the bassline at the end of my season (last one for me) because many members left and we had to scrape together a bassline. I taught by trying to kind of "include" me by saying like "ok let's figure this out" or "let's go through this" so that it feels less like I'm trying to teach them and more like it's a group effort. It helped against having members that were against authority and messing around too much, it worked really well! Before that day the bassline never did like any splits but I had them cranking through some eights splits by the end!
You're welcome and thanks for sharing your story and re-affirming the idea that using the words, "we" and "us" helps people follow your lead. That way people don't feel like you're above them...you just happen to give direction. Congratulations on getting your bassline to crank some splits!!! I'm wishing you great success in your teaching journey! :)
kyle do you have to qualify to be a drumline tech? also don't quit YT it doesnt matter how many people watch your vids (unless your trying to make money off YT) i just saw this vid and i harrased the sub button and willl never leave it!
I mean, I didn't have any real qualifications when I first started, other than I marched 4 years of HS and some independent groups. I think as long as you have some experience, learn well on the job, smart, resourceful and always seek to improve yourself, then I think that is enough. Some people probably started with less :) Thanks for the compliment! I don't plan on going away anytime soon haha Oh and my name is Karl btw :D
Thanks for this inspirational video for people that want to be in a 🥁 line or teach a 🥁 line.
You are very welcome! If you teach, you give something valuable to the world...so go give :)
Thank you :) I will definitely save this video!
Good! Thanks for the inspiration in creating this video Cambria :)
Karl, I've started watching your videos again and they have really helped me gain some confidence while teaching both high school and collegiate drumlines. Being a first-time drum instructor is a challenge and so far, it's going really well! I'm learning more and more ways to add more value to both units collectively.
I'm so happy that you're able to use these resources I created so long ago at different points of your life and I'm glad it's helping. Thank you for teaching the next generation :) what are some of the ways you've been able to add value to both units?
I’m glad I found this video!!
I have a unique situation. I’m trying to win over a band director at a high school to hire me next fall as the drum instructor. I’ve worked with the drumline twice and it went very well! The kids believe in me, and so does the retired band director. He’s the one that actually asked me to apply as there new drum instructor. The only problem is that when I point blank asked the current band director if he’s considering hiring me next fall, the current band director said, “probably not. You’re not a drumline guy”.
With all this support from the drumline and former band director, should I fight to prove that I’m a good fit, or walk away and accept that the current band director has his mind made up?
Hey Jeff! I'm glad you found this video too :) Hmm, sorry to hear about the bias of this current Band Director. Is Percussion not your primary instrument when you were learning music? Either way, there are successful Percussion Directors who did not necessarily specialize in Percussion growing up. But yea, I think that if the current director is not seeing your qualifications, even though the kids like you, then consider walking away. I mean, what can you really do to convince him otherwise? You could be smooth and quietly get the students to rally behind you and have them all advocate to the director that they want you. But do you want to play that game if there could be better opportunities where your talent can be appreciated? What better way to prove yourself than to go somewhere else and become extremely successful with that program? That's something I would weigh considering all the factors, but ultimately, decide what's best and go all in on it :) I hope that helps! Keep me posted!
@@KarlDrumTech, Thank you, Karl! Great advice!
Just a little bit more information for you: the former band director tried to get me the job as the drum instructor because they’re extremely unhappy with their current one.
Question: How good would I have to be at teaching marching/teaching the Field show drill? The retired band director seems to think that this might be the sticking point.
Also, I totally forgot to mention that he plans on hiring me to teach drum set for the jazz band. The irony is, I am a pro/working top 40 Drummer. specializing in all types of rock as well as dance, hip hop and pop country. Not so much jazz. LOL… But marching percussion is way more straightforward for me. I marched in high school and I was the section leader. My snare chops are absolutely up to par. I can play strongly with traditional or matched grip with marching sticks. (I happen to prefer the ProMark ScoJo’s). So yeah, he plans on hiring me to teach kit, just not drumline. This is why I would still be able to be around the drum line and help out. Sorry if I’m rambling. It’s kind of a complicated situation. LOL
Also, the former/retired band director is very active in volunteering and happens to be my brother-in-law. He is very well respected. But he’s definitely not trying to push nepotism. Just believed in me and brings me around. The current band director said he will be contacting me in March about the drum kit instruction job he’s offering me. It’s just a bummer because Drumline is really near and dear to my heart. I’m extremely passionate about it. But playing drum kit has just been my job my whole life.
Thanks for this video! I had to sort of teach the bassline at the end of my season (last one for me) because many members left and we had to scrape together a bassline. I taught by trying to kind of "include" me by saying like "ok let's figure this out" or "let's go through this" so that it feels less like I'm trying to teach them and more like it's a group effort. It helped against having members that were against authority and messing around too much, it worked really well! Before that day the bassline never did like any splits but I had them cranking through some eights splits by the end!
You're welcome and thanks for sharing your story and re-affirming the idea that using the words, "we" and "us" helps people follow your lead. That way people don't feel like you're above them...you just happen to give direction. Congratulations on getting your bassline to crank some splits!!! I'm wishing you great success in your teaching journey! :)
@@KarlDrumTech thanks so much man! you too!
kyle do you have to qualify to be a drumline tech? also don't quit YT it doesnt matter how many people watch your vids (unless your trying to make money off YT) i just saw this vid and i harrased the sub button and willl never leave it!
I mean, I didn't have any real qualifications when I first started, other than I marched 4 years of HS and some independent groups. I think as long as you have some experience, learn well on the job, smart, resourceful and always seek to improve yourself, then I think that is enough. Some people probably started with less :) Thanks for the compliment! I don't plan on going away anytime soon haha Oh and my name is Karl btw :D