(This is an archive copy of my now page update on 1st March 2021)
Teaching drums online
Relearning how to do my job over the internet has been a really interesting experience. There are a number of things that I want to introduce to my in-person lessons when they eventually resume. I’ll definitely be keeping the online lessons going into the future for those that want them. I now have students dotted around the UK rather than just East Anglia! I’ve even taught some lessons to people living outside the UK. Prior to 2020, I never had to consider time zones when arranging lessons!
Transcribing songs
During the first lockdown I started transcribing a lot of songs for my students. I also decided to put them on my website for everyone else. As that turned out to be a popular move I’m doing it a lot more often! I have a growing list of subscribers to my Drumlist newsletter for those that want to be kept updated about new posts.
Keeping fit
One of the great things about Ipswich, is the number of parks! There are loads of them. So I’m trying to go for a walk every day. I also subscribed to Apple’s Fitness+ app. I highly recommend it. The trainers are great and there are loads of different workouts. I started running regularly last year, but stopped when it got cold. Hopefully I’ll be running regularly again by the next update to this post!
Miscellaneous
I’m currently rereading A Gentleman In Moscow. It’s my favourite book and I looking forward to rereading it many times! I’m also reading Conflicted and The 99% Invisible City.
We just finished watching series three of The Sopranos and Black Books. Felt like a time for a break from The Sopranos so we’ve started watching The Wire and for the moments when we need something more light-hearted, Peep Show.
Since moving last year, we bought a load of house plants. Trying not to kill them has become a fun new hobby.
