I have had the good fortune of working with a remarkable teacher. Well mannered, down to earth, does private at-home lessons, and is a remarkable drummer. There's never a question he can't answer, never a problem that he can't set me on the path to fixing.
The only down side.... He just landed a gig, and I fully expect I will not see him again anytime soon. I'm ecstatic for him, as he definitely deserves it.
While I can certainly keep myself busy and playing and doing internet Drumeo-style lessons here and there, I dawns on me that my instructor was he one who forced me to practice the things that I would have never undertaken on my own. Latin stuff, odd hand/foot stuff, linear patterns, written notation, etc.
What do teacher-less drummers do to strike a balance between playing, learning, and practicing? How does one go about finding practice routine elements that have little to do with what you play, but benefit you immensely nonetheless?
The only down side.... He just landed a gig, and I fully expect I will not see him again anytime soon. I'm ecstatic for him, as he definitely deserves it.
While I can certainly keep myself busy and playing and doing internet Drumeo-style lessons here and there, I dawns on me that my instructor was he one who forced me to practice the things that I would have never undertaken on my own. Latin stuff, odd hand/foot stuff, linear patterns, written notation, etc.
What do teacher-less drummers do to strike a balance between playing, learning, and practicing? How does one go about finding practice routine elements that have little to do with what you play, but benefit you immensely nonetheless?