So, long story short: I've been a musician for pretty much all my life. After a massive hearing loss, I picked up drums about a year ago and I've had so many great teachers myself. Now the local music school asked me if I could teach drums to their kids. They lost their former teacher due to old age.
I have rarely dealt with children. Sure, I was a tutor for some when it comes down to languages, but teaching music? That is so new to me and I'm actually afraid.
I am all gauntles right now negotiating the deal here:
I want espescially girls to learn a new intrument. They must be bored out of themselves just playing the flute, organ and piano.
Mate if you get bored playing pop songs, it’s not the job for you. I am a former drum teacher, and 90% of the students only remained at a basic rock beat level, because they either don’t have drums at home or that they won’t practice. Prepare yourself for lots of monotone hours playing same grooves and same songs. Look for some very easy songs and make a playlist, so you can cycle them.
The dealing with the children part is the easy part in 1 on 1, as opposed to in school. Just treat them like you would treat an adult, but be a bit gentler and softer. Because you are a Woman, you will automatically be less menacing. Just take it easy and talk to them.