Living Dead Drummer
Platinum Member
So, on the opposite side of the "teacher issue" discussion going on, I have a student problem.
In all my years teaching privet lessons (17 to be exact) I've never once come across this scenario.
I have a 10 year old girl who's father is forcing her to play. They have a family band, and all of her older siblings fill out the roster. Older sister on Bass, Older Brother Guitar and Vocals, and even Mom's in on it with backup vox, songwriter, and percussion toys.
This girl HATES the drums. Like HATES it. She doesn't practice, unless Dad forces her. She hims and haws and everything. I get at least 4 big dramatic sighs per lessons. Dead blank stares when I ask her to perform something, or she cops and attitude.
And the thing is, she's actually good! Like picks up on playing real fast. If she just spent a little more time working at it she would be fantastic!
Dad is delusional, and while I've tried to get him to understand, he just wants his family band.
I don't want to give up on this girl. I want to crack this egg and find a way to get her to find a little enjoyment in her instrument.
SO my question is to you, fellow drum instructors. Are there any methods you've found success with cracking a particular tough student?
In all my years teaching privet lessons (17 to be exact) I've never once come across this scenario.
I have a 10 year old girl who's father is forcing her to play. They have a family band, and all of her older siblings fill out the roster. Older sister on Bass, Older Brother Guitar and Vocals, and even Mom's in on it with backup vox, songwriter, and percussion toys.
This girl HATES the drums. Like HATES it. She doesn't practice, unless Dad forces her. She hims and haws and everything. I get at least 4 big dramatic sighs per lessons. Dead blank stares when I ask her to perform something, or she cops and attitude.
And the thing is, she's actually good! Like picks up on playing real fast. If she just spent a little more time working at it she would be fantastic!
Dad is delusional, and while I've tried to get him to understand, he just wants his family band.
I don't want to give up on this girl. I want to crack this egg and find a way to get her to find a little enjoyment in her instrument.
SO my question is to you, fellow drum instructors. Are there any methods you've found success with cracking a particular tough student?