The steps you will need to take to become a drum tutor are not exceptionally difficult, but the steps you will need to take to learn the drums will be much more difficult. Before you can become a drum tutor, you will need to develop significant skills in drumming and be familiar with musical theory concepts. In addition to your drumming skills, you will need to develop your teaching skills so you can effectively convey information to potential students. You do not need any specific level of formal education to become a tutor of drums.
If you are confident in your drumming skills and have developed enough skills and knowledge to play on a professional level, then you can continue to take steps to become a drum tutor by learning some basic teaching strategies as they relate to the drums. It is a good idea to take an introductory teaching course at a community college if you are completely unfamiliar with teaching techniques. Otherwise, you can become a drum tutor if you are able to communicate effectively and clearly, and you are comfortable dealing with people in a one-on-one tutoring setting.
You will also need to begin to advertise your services. There are several ways you can get your name out there, and you will have to choose the best methods that will help you become a drum tutor in your area. You can, for example, place an ad in a local newspaper or on an online forum; you can also make flyers or posters to hang at music stores or other venues where potential clients may see your name. It is sometimes a good idea to approach local schools and talk to music instructors or other administrators there. That way, teachers or administrators can refer students to you for added help outside of the classroom.
It will be important to set up a usable tutoring space if you want to become a drum tutor. Obviously, drums can be fairly loud, so the room in which the lessons take place should be soundproof or far enough away from neighbors that no one will be disturbed from the sound. You will also need to come up with a fair pricing structure. Many tutors charge an hourly rate, and it is a good idea to do some research into your competition to find out how much other tutors are charging for similar lessons. Charge a competitive rate to draw in customers, and offer excellent customer service and teaching skills.
