What is a good drummer part 2: College bands

College bands

1. Is reliable and easy to work with. They have a great attitude, they are rested, prepared, and ready to go on time every time. They’ve left extra time before the downbeat to deal with the unexpected.
2. Playing the part correctly is a given. Good drummers bring more, they inspire the rest of the musicians to play their best.
3. Watches the conductor and takes direction.
4. Doesn’t goof off too much during downtime at rehearsals. Still sometimes a problem.
5. Pays attention to dynamics and balance of the group.
6. Their time is now together. Their feel will be sophisticated and appropriate by the end of the college experience.
7. They practice their butts off. They understand this is the time to get it to together before life arrives.
8. Manifest a confident swagger that comes from knowing they are the "sh*t".

David

​Whiplash intensity without the drama. My memories of Berklee, years ago where similar to the antics in that movie.