Walking into your first rehearsal as a young percussion instructor is terrifying.You’re barely older than the kids.They’re staring at you.You’re staring at them.And every voice in your head is wondering:“Will they take me seriously?”“How do I earn respect?”“What do I even SAY on day one?”In this episode of Lessons from The Field Guide, Mike breaks down how to navigate the first five minutes of your very first rehearsal — without acting tough, pretending you know everything, or trying to impress anyone with chops.You’ll learn:✅ what to say,✅ how to present yourself,✅ how to establish authority without ego,✅ how to gain trust when you’re close in age to your students,✅ and how to set the tone for the entire season.This is the episode every young percussion instructor, tech, or college student needs before stepping in front of a battery for the first time.If this episode helped, hit follow, share it with another young instructor, and keep an eye out for the next Field Guide lesson. And if you’re nervous about teaching this season — you’re not alone. You’ve got this.More episodes from The Field Guide for Young Percussion Instructors coming soon.drumline, percussion, percussion instructor, music education, marching band, front ensemble, battery, winter drumline, DCI, WGI, teaching, student leadership, music educator, percussion pedagogy, band staff, SoundstageEDU, field guide, new instructor, first rehearsal, confidence, culture building#SoundstageEDU#Drumline#PercussionInstructors#PercussionEducation#MusicEducation#MarchingBandLife#WinterPercussion#FrontEnsemble#BatteryLife#TeachingTheTeaching#FieldGuide

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