Rawshik

So yeah, I figured if I can't get a real job (I haven't given up, just in case) I could give bass lessons occasionally. However, I've only been playing for 3 years and don't know if I'm "qualified". So what do you guys think? What is necessary to teach kids music?

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StewieSwan

Let's just say I wouldn't pay money for lessons from somebody who has only been playing 3 years.

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5thCircuitRider

More than 3 years experience, unless you have been doing nothing but playing and studying for those 3 years.

ChrisBW

Bass? No requirements.

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TooktheAtrain

This, pretty much.

Good theoretical knowledge, years of experience in a variety of musical settings (performance, band experience, recording experience etc), good communicative skills and a willingness to tailor lessons to an individual student's needs, as opposed to 'cookie-cutter' style teaching.

Those are what I look for in a teacher. I don't really care if they can shred, or if they're technical gods. In fact, I've studied under teachers like that and they seem to spend half the lesson showing off their chops and not teaching.

Hydra150

Reading comprehension.
As in, being able to recognise that The Pit is an off topic subforum and this should be asked in Musicians Talk.

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Rawshik

I thought about that, but then I thought about how many other threads I see similar to this fly in the pit so whatever.

I think I have a far greater music theory knowledge than other people who have been playing 3 years however, you guys are probably correct and this is probably a bad idea.

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Hydra150

Sure, but many of of mods and regulars in MT have experience as instrument teachers, and I've seen (and asked) questions like this being answered there many times.

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Danjo's Guitar

You could probably give lessons to kids as long as you're a halfway decent bassist and no-one would know any better. 3 years is pushing it though, I feel like you could only be so good.

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Hydra150

It doesn't matter how good you are (within reason- you gotta be better than your student) as long as you have good communication skills. Being able to explain things in a way a kid can understand is more important than any technical feats that might impress him. Being able to motivate him to practice (by making lessons/learning fun) is the second most important thing. You need to know the basics really well (ie don't pass on any bad habits to students).

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Kyleisthename

If you can't even put in the work it takes to get a job, what makes you think you'd take the time to teach someone properly? Or effectively?

Also, do you have any credentials?
songs?
videos?
decent set-up?
gear for the student to play?

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Hydra150

Who says that he isn't putting effort? It's not easy.
Besides, using your own skills to become self-employed when you can't find work is a great idea.

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Kyleisthename

It was implied by his original post.

It's a good idea when your skills are credible.

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SuperKid

scam all them hopeless kids, teach them easy acdc songs
easy money bro

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Hydra150

I don't see how you interperet that.

And it's a good idea if it's something you want to do. You'll find out pretty quickly if you are up to the task, and you will only really become a 'credible' teacher when you have experience teaching.

Besides, I don't know TS's situation but if he needs money it only makes sense to try to exploit any skills he might have as far as he can.

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Kyleisthename

You can be credible by actually having live and studio experience and recorded examples of your playing.

If a person is looking for lessons do you think they will just go with someone who doesn't even have examples of their playing versus someone who does?


Also, TS how much do you initially plan on charging?

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Rawshik

The standard is like $20 an hour, no? If I did go through with this I'd probably charge 10 though. Judging by what you guys have said however, I won't be doing this.

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Kyleisthename

I didn't mean to discourage you.
Just trying to give you real things you need to think about.

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Hydra150

They will go with the person who has a good reputation as a teacher (ie if a friend recommends them), and one who doesn't charge too much for lessons. Having recordings or a flashy website with a list of credentials is not necessary, but could be useful for reeling in students if you have a lot of competition. In my area, there is not a lot of competition when it comes to bas teachers.
You just need to make yourself look like you know what you're doing in any ads you put up, and think about offering a free first lesson to encourage people to try you out.

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