ISSUE #30 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/  June 5, 1999 _____________TEMPO DISPATCH _____________ Newsletter For Drummers and Drumming Enthusiasts     Copyright Bill Powelson 1999 all rights reserved. ____________'IT'S ALL ABOUT DRUMS'__________ Tips * Tricks * Hints * Ads * Freebies * Lessons * _________NOW 1,850 SUBSCRIBERS!___________ "THIS NEWSLETTER IS TOTALLY FREE               From Bill Powelson's HOMESTUDY INSTITUTE OF DRUMS On The Web * Where Beginners Learn FREE http://www.studydrums.com/drummers/bphome01.html              E-MAIL drums01@att.net _____________________________________________                 Removal Instructions For instant REMOVAL, simply hit reply and type REMOVE on the subject line. _____________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS  What is in this issue?       1. Feature Article  (DRUM LESSON):                LEARNING TO LEARN . . .       2. Advertisements       3. Drum Instructors Wanted!       4. Special Message for Paid Mac Students       5. Humor: ______________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________|                 LEARNING TO LEARN . . .      Hopefully, this lesson will offer something for everyone! (Well . . . everyone but the absolute geniuses.)       Most of us (less than genius) students tend to live with  the same tormenting and nagging feelings of guilt . . .       You know the feeling!   Sometimes it seems we just don't study often enough, hard enough or long enough.  It seems no matter HOW MUCH we study . . . it just doesn't seem to stick . . .  and It's often VERY frustrating!      What can we do to feel confident we are REALLY making progress?  How can we speed up the learning process?  When can we be totally sure the lesson material has been totally absorbed?      I've found some very unorthodox solutions to this problem (since I'm less than genius myself and VERY lazy.)  This trick has worked for me over the years.  It even led to a specialized and satisfying sideline career. It is my hope that at least  some of you may find it helpful too.      This month, I want to offer a tip that will help you get the most 'bang' for your studious efforts!       AND . . . you're not going to believe this tip . . . TEACH A FRIEND TO PLAY DRUMS!       Yes! I'm dead serious!  Teaching can be the very best way to learn!  EVEN IF YOU ONLY KNOW THE 8TH ROCK BEAT . . . Find an interested friend and TEACH THAT FRIEND EVERYTHING YOU KNOW.  You will probably learn more than the student!  It's amazing how well this works!         Why do you think I've devoted 38 years to teaching? The reason is totally selfish and I'll admit it!  I've found teaching to be the very best motivation towards learning.         There's something about going over the basics again and again that can't be put into words!.  Every time we cover the material . . . (while helping someone else) . . . we pick up something we missed the last time around.        It's true!        Not only that, but there is another hidden reward . . . It's something we feel deep inside,  just knowing we've helped someone else discover the joys we already know.  That reward is an UNEXPECTED BONUS . . .  but it's the very element that will drive and push the TEACHER, to be absolutely accurate.  In so doing, WE learn with greater retention and at a faster rate than ever before.      This tip works whether you are an experienced pro or just a beginner yourself.      Just try it!  I think you'll see what I mean.  Find a friend, relative or  neighborhood kid who's interested . . . Then offer to help them learn the art of drumming right along with you as you are learning. DO IT FOR FREE IF NECESSARY!  You will quickly make this discovery that I am ranting about. You'll find it easy to stay one or two lessons ahead of your student and the benefits to your own learning curve will astound you.      Sure . . . you may have feelings of uncertainty . . . maybe you can't read or write notation so well . . .  THAT'S OK!!!!  Don't take on any heavy weight students.  Your first student should be an absolute beginner.             Maybe, you can't always play the patterns exactly right . . . every time!  That's alright too!  Just make a joke about it and carry on . . . Before long . . .  the pressure to BE perfect will MAKE you perfect!       Guess what?  As you teach someone else . . . those feelings of uncertainty will slowly evaporate.  Quickly, you will begin to see why and how the written notes were invented in the first place!  Common sense and logic will replace all the mystery and uncertainty! HERE'S HELP WITH THE NOTATION . . .      Notation is more the tool of the teacher than the student!  In other words . . . as you teach . . . you'll realize a need for illustrating and communicating the patterns to be taught.       They say, "A picture is worth a thousand words".  This is especially true as we teach drums or any musical instrument!      With that little bit of knowledge in your bonnet . . . you'll soon find yourself diagramming the beats and rolls in the most logical ways.  You'll be pressured into mastering the writing skills!  Then as you continue writing . . . YOUR OWN reading abilities will develop and flourish as a secondary bonus.  Gradually  . . . all the complexities that have confused you before will slowly begin to make sense . . . As a result, both you and your student will win BIG! ASK FOR THESE FREE LESSONS!      I've covered all this in much greater detail before, back in issues #12 & #13.  If you haven't seen or studied those two TD issues before, ask for them in an e-mail note.  I'll send them free and you'll be reading and writing drum notation like a scholar in no time at all.  This will hopefully help give you the necessary confidence to begin teaching right away!      Just ask for:  'Learning to Write & Read Drum Notation.(Parts I & II)' or simply ask for TD's #13 & #14.  I'll send them right away . . . free gratis! FOR PAID STUDENTS:      FEEL FREE TO PRINT & DISTRIBUTE MY LESSONS . . .      If you happen to get into a teaching thing there in your local area, feel free to print out and distribute my lessons to your local students.  Though the material is copyrighted, I find it flattering and beneficial anytime my methods are used by another teacher as a private teaching guide.  It's is ok to do that!  I encourage it! WARNING:      DO NOT MASS PUBLISH THE MATERIAL!  That's a totally different thing!       I'm just saying it's ok to print individual copies of the lessons for use as a teaching tool with your own private students.  Do not reproduce copies of my course or try to allow your friends into the secret site.  That's a totally different thing and could lead to very expensive legal problems that neither of us are anxious to dispute! BECOME AN AFFILIATE . . .      However . . . If you can persuade other students to purchase my course . . . I'll give you 20% off on any of the products I sell at my site . . . including 20% off the sale price of my course!      Sell it to your students!  We'll both make money!       They must buy directly from me . . . then immediately mention YOU as the source of the sale and you'll get 20 % of the sale or 20% off on any of my other products.  Or if you are already a paid student . . . get them to pay you in cash or whatever and run the decreased charges on your own card.      With all that said . . .      Let's say you are fired up and have decided to begin teaching in your own neighborhood or local area . . .        I have a ton of other tips & tricks for teachers!  They are all to be found in my 'Instructors Guide'.   If you wish to learn more about the business of teaching drums, you should look into it! ........................................................................................... FOR MORE FREE INFO ABOUT TEACHING DRUMS . . .       Drop me an e-note at:  drums01@att.net       Ask for FREE information on: 'The Drum Instructors Guide'.  I'll send you a note that explains the whole thing in great detail.       You can do it!  Believe in yourself and discover at the same time that . . .     TEACHING IS THE VERY BEST TEACHER OF ALL!     Check out my Instructors Guide right now!                 *     *     *     *     *     *     *     ......................................................................... HIDDEN WEB SITE NEWS (For paid members) .........................................................................               ***  7 NEW LESSONS ***          Drop by and study the following NEW lessons at the secret website . . .      *  Jazz Waltz (Swing based)      *  Classic 5/4 (Swing based)      *  Calypso      *  Lambada      *  Mambo      *  Salsa      *  Rimshot techniques            .............................      If you aren't a paid member yet . . . What's the hangup? _______ENROLL HERE AND NOW!__________           *** Become a member *** COMPUTERIZED DRUMSET LESSONS ** $35.00 (US) STUDY DRUMS FROM YOUR COMPUTER ANYTIME! *  It's like having a pro helping you at home. *  Study at home anytime via floppy disk (offline), *  Online lessons via password authorization. *  E-mail questions ENCOURAGED & WELCOME 24 hrs a day! *  DRUMSET TECHNIQUES, Beginner thru ULTRA-ADVANCED. *  For ALL ages 10 to 90 . . .(almost) *  Student sets the pace & the schedule. *  Optional downloadable zip file of web site drum    course lessons (for offline study). *  BONUS!!!!  28 additional lessons (TD Archive.) *  THESE PROVEN METHODS REALLY WORK! *  This course in drumset techniques also includes    FREE additional monthly lessons via this E-mail newsletter.   *  No scheduling hassles and no rush hour traffic. Getting    to your drum lesson is easy.  Just turn on the computer! *  Private (E-mail) help too, with your instructor, Bill Powelson. *  Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.  No hassles. *  Don't you owe it to yourself to learn all you can? TO SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF LESSONS GO TO:  http://www.catalog.com/drummers/contents.html All for one SPECIAL price.         *   *   *   *   *   *        $35.00 (US FUNDS)       WILL BUY IT ALL!!! * Homestudy Course (35 html lessons) * BONUS #1 Old Drums Into New Money (E-Book) * BONUS #2 Tempo Dispatch Archive (28 lessons) ____________HOW TO PURCHASE__________   The Homestudy Course in Drum Set Techniques _________ONLY $35.00 US Dollars___________ HOW TO PURCHASE: (Method#1)    WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD * PURCHASE NOW WITH YOUR AMEX, MASTER OR VISA, GO TO . . . https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html One thing is certain!  These lessons will NEVER be priced any lower than $35.00!  This price will soon increase to 49.95! I am currently adding new lessons. Buy now and get everything (all electronic updates) at this limited one-time low price . . . or wait and pay more. SIGN UP NOW! COMPLETE COURSE ONLY $35.00 (US) https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html ___________________________________________________ HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #2)                                   US RESIDENTS                            May pay instantly with ******************** ELECTRONIC CHECKS ********************** US residents!  Now you can pay by check via E-mail.  Any of the drum school products or services will be on their way to you in minutes!  Send an E-mail enquiry to drums01@worldnet.att.net . . . Mention 'E-Checks' to get details on how to pay instantly, electronically with an E-mail check. _______________________________________ HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #3)    REGULAR MAIL $35.00 US FUNDS WILL BUY IT ALL!!! SEND CHECK, CASH or MONEY ORDER in US FUNDS to: Bill Powelson 107 Douglas Dr. Holly Hill, Fl. 32117 NOTE: Please include your E-mail address. FOREIGN STUDENTS:  Visit your local bank and have them prepare a check or money order for $35 in US funds to Bill Powelson, then mail it to the above address. _____________________________________ Ad #2_________BEATBUG______________                 $139.00 (US FUNDS)      If you purchase a BEATBUG through the school, I will include the entire $35.00 HOMESTUDY PACKAGE (above) for FREE. Trivia question::           WHAT IS A BEATBUG?? DON'T KNOW?           Find out here . . . Http://www.catalog.com/drummers/z.html           Or order here: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html BUY A BEATBUG ($139) AND GET MY ENTIRE COURSE FREE! ________________________________________ AD #3      "OLD DRUMS INTO NEW MONEY" E-MAIL BOOK & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY  This new book is a motherload of buying and selling tips!  The music dealers hate me for writing this!  Turn old drumsets into fast cash and big profits!  Discover how to gain a strangle hold and squeeze BIG discounts from your neighborhood music stores. This book contains too many secrets to mention here. LEARN MORE BY visiting this quick-loading page http://www.catalog.com/drummers/oldrums.html IT'S FREE with purchase of the HOMESTUDY COURSE                        OR A BEATBUG! OR, BUY IT SEPARATELY FOR. . . $18.00 (US)                 Via Secure Credit Card https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html           "Old Drums Into New Money" __________________________________________ AD #4      *** ANOTHER UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ***                          (Unrelated to drumming) The Information Freeway  $14.00 (US) $14.00 could put you into a very lucrative Internet business!  Take it from me, this one works!  It is not a MLM!  I will provide you with your own information product! You will be in business for yourself almost instantly.  Learn how to do it at       http://www.catalog.com/drummers/ifreeway.html TO PURCHASE WITH AMEX, MASTER CARD OR VISA NOW, GO TO . . . https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html ________________________________________ AD #5                    NEW!________DISCOUNT DRUMS ONLINE____NEW!                                           at                         *** VERMONT DRUMS ***                      E_MAIL:       jacj@together.net DISCOUNT BRAND-NAMES & ENTRY LEVEL DRUMS SETS* ACCESSORIES OR SUPPLIES. Tama, Mapex, Ayotte, DW, Dixon, Trick, Grover, Dunnett (high end snares), Brady (Autralian Exotic woods), Sunlite, CB, Adam, Enforcer. Atom, Sound Source, Royce, Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian, UFIP, Istanbul, Meinl, Tosco, Camber, CB and most of the economy off brands.      DRUM SET REFURBISHING & RELATED SUPPLIES (Shells * Rims * Hoops * Covering Materials, etc., etc.) Just drop Jim Casey an e-note and tell him what you need:          E-MAIL:      jacj@together.net (Jim Casey) MY PROMISE:  If you make a purchase of $300 or more through Jim Casey at VERMONT DRUMS . . . I'll give you my entire Homestudy Package (online drum course) FREE OF CHARGE! ******************************************************************* AD #6 Join Over 11,000 Drummers and Percussionists World Wide. DrumNetwork.com - A Place for Rhythm Nuts. Send email request to... drummers-request@list.to Leave Subject line BLANK and enter the word SUBSCRIBE in the body of the email message. or Visit Us http://DrumNetwork.com ******************************************************* AD #7 GET THOSE DRUMSTICKS OUT OF YOUR EAR! Get totally organized with a Drummers Tray.  It will keep all your spare sticks at your finger tips. SEE IT AT:  www.drumweb.com/webbs BUY A TRAY AND GET 4 FREE DRUM LESSONS RIGHT HERE! ______________________________ |_________Train yourself to_______|                 TEACH DRUMS *** THE DRUM INSTRUCTORS GUIDE ***     If you have some stage experience, why not TEACH DRUMS???? Teach my methods in your locality.  I WILL SHOW YOU HOW!  Great income potential in most areas. TO ENQUIRE  Mention The Instructors Guide in a note to  Bill Powelson  ______________________________________ YES!!! You can  *** MAKE  MONEY *** on the Internet www.a2zmoney.com/drummers/money/a2zmon01.html _________________________________________                           ***  HUMOR?  *** The Subject IS:                          "Things to Ponder" If you mixed vodka with orange juice and milk of magnesia, would you get a Philip's Screwdriver? Why do we say something is out of whack?  What is a whack? Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? Why do women wear evening gowns to nightclubs? Shouldn't they be wearing night gowns? If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? When someone asks you, "A penny for your thoughts," and you put your two cents in, what happens to the other penny? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why are croutons in airtight packages? It's just stale bread. When cheese gets it's picture taken, what does it say? Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a race car not called a racist? Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites? Why do overlook and oversee mean opposite things? If horrific means to make horrible, does terrific mean to make terrible? Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one? "I am " is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language.  Could it be that "I do " is the longest sentence? If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked and dry cleaners depressed? Do Roman paramedics refer to IV's as "4's"? Why is it that if someone tells you that there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe them, but if they tell you a wall has wet paint you will have to touch it to be sure? If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented? If people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called "Holes?"     Oh well . . . I tried!      Ba dip boom crash!  See ya next month! ________________________________________ If you enjoy this little 'e-zine' please show your support by reading the ads and buying the products.      TO PURCHASE ANY OF THE DRUM SCHOOL PRODUCTS WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD, CLICK HERE https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html _______________________________________                 *****NOTICE!!!!! ***** Your e-mail drumming questions are ALWAYS WELCOME at            I LOVE E-MAIL!!!! END OF TEMPO DISPATCH #30  June 5, 1999