Strum and Drum

Strum and Drum

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Strum and Drum episodes

  • Ep 7: Breaking down a song into learnable parts, theory and technique
    In this episode, using "Thriller" as an example, we discuss how we would break down a song into learnable parts for students as well as..
    1. Counting bars and syncopated beats
    2. Choosing between open, power and bar chords
    3. Picking considerations for playing guitar fills and bass lines
    For more info on:
    Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ 
    Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
    31 min
  • Ep 5: Classic bands and what they have to offer
    In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:
    Classic bands:
    1. What they have to offer your music playing
    2. How are they different from modern bands?
    3. Why listen to them?
    For more info on:
    Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ 
    Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
    55 min
  • Ep 4: How much playing versus teaching in a lesson?
    In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:
    1. How much playing versus teaching in a lesson?
    2. What is the optimum length of a lesson?
    3. Lesson regularity - weekly, monthly or ad hoc?
    For more info on:
    Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/
    Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
    31 min
  • Ep 3: What do you want from music?
    In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:
    1. Long Term Goals: What do you want from music?
    2. How knowing your direction can inform your choices
    3. Narrowing students down to a song choice through a goal setting framework
    For more info on:
    Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ 
    Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
    27 min
  • Ep 2: What is the best practice routine for you?
    In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:
    1. What is the best practice routine for you?
    2. The compound effect and its role in practice
    3. Gamification and how it can influence or encourage students to practice more
    For more info on:
    Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ 
    Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
    43 min
  • Ep 1: How do I encourage my child into playing music?
    In this first episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:
    1. How do I encourage my child into playing music?
    2. What age would you generally have a child begin playing music?
    3. The importance of enthusiasm
    4. Choosing an instrument in the beginning
    5. How to find a suitable teacher
    For more info on:
    Dave - https://www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/
    Eimh - https://www.facebook.com/drumadore/
    39 min

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A weekly podcast discussion between two music educators on music, education and ideas. Hosted by Dave Donoghue of Kaizen Guitar Academy and Éimhin Cradock of Drumadore.