As a vital member of the band, it is up to the drummer to keep time. This means you set the speed that songs are played at and then it is up to you to maintain that tempo as all the other instruments in the band are following you.

A lot of time is spent just developing hand co-ordination so a drum pad and a set of sticks are all you need to get started. Once you have started then you can ask your teacher for advice on drum kits.

All students and parents will have regular face to face contact with Rosie who will be checking in with you and your teacher to ensure that you are on the right road to ROCK !!!

Nickname Deano
Education HSC, Currently doing Combined Law/Communications Degree at Newcastle University, Studying Drums at the Conservatorium of Music, Subjects completed –HSC Music-Drums major (obtained a band 6 mark-the highest band), “Contemporary Popular Music: Production and Use” as part of my Communications Degree.
Current band Rubix Cuba (www.myspace.com/rubixcuba), Montana Fire (www.myspace.com/montanafire), 57 Foot Aquabike (www.myspace.com/fiftysevenfootaquabike)
Previous bands Phantomatic
Favourite bands Oasis, U2, The Killers, You Am I, The Whitlams, Reel Big Fish, The Porkers, Led Zeppelin, Powderfinger, Royal Crown Revue
Favourite Musician Terapai Richmond (drummer of The Whitlams)
How long have you been playing 8 years
What inspired you to be a musician Playing with and performing for my friends. Being on stage is a great feeling!
The person I most admire in the world is Bono
Words of Wisdom / motto for life If you give it your all, you can’t fail no matter what the result!
The mentor who influenced you the most is Nic Cecire
The best advice I ever got from him was You can’t play it fast before you play it slow!
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be Working as a full time musician or working at Maccas.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Rehearsing, hanging out with friends and my girlfriend and playing football.
“Bad” food I just can’t resist KFC
My favorite psych-up song / music is “Turn up the Sun” or “Don’t Look Back in Anger”-Oasis
My favorite website is Ebay (very dangerous)
My favorite place in the world is Apart from Newcastle, London
I can’t live without Music, my drums and Rugby League
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Noel Gallagher- The wisest man in rock ‘n’ roll
Other interesting facts Toured New Zealand twice with ‘Rubix Cuba’ as well as played gigs all around Australia with bands ‘Montana Fire’ and ‘57 Foot Aquabike’. Recorded with ARIA-winning producers Dave Henderson and Rob Taylor

Nickname Sammy T, Sam Tes
Education Completed Year 12 At Scone Grammar, am currently studying Music Industry (Business) at Tighes Hill TAFE, studying to achieve my Advanced Diploma
Current band Offramp
Previous bands Northcote Street, The Monks of Funk
Favourite bands Rage Against The Machine, Tool. Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and many more…
Favourite Musician David Jones, amazingly nice person and a revolutionary musician
How long have you been playing  8 years
What inspired you to be a musician My cousins, Rosanna and Frank Corniola. Both can play several instruments and have made a name for themselves in the Australian music education scene
The person I most admire in the world is My friends and family
Words of Wisdom / motto for life “whether it is music or any other passion in life, you have the power to control it and make a difference.” - Dom Famularo
The mentor who influenced you the most is My mum and dad
The best advice I ever got from them was To follow what you love and strive to succeed
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be An event organizer/ artist manager or a full time musician
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Listening to music, practicing, having sweet hangouts with friends, drinking coffee and going to local gigs
“Bad” food I just can’t resist MacDonalds and Caramel Milkshakes
My favorite psych-up song / music is either “Bulls on Parade” or “Ashes in the Fall” – Both by Rage Against The Machine.
My favorite website is www.google.com , the most useful website created. I also like to visit www.newcastlemusic.com.au for local gigs and band updates
My favorite place in the world is Rome, Italy. It is the most beautiful city, can’t wait to holiday there again
I can’t live without Music, I can’t imagine a world without music or any of the creative arts. Coffee, my kryptonite. The internet, so good to cure boredom late at night
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Either Seasick Steve or William Elliot Whitmore, I imagine both would have very interesting stories to tell and both have voices that could melt chocolate
Other interesrting facts I received the Ruben F. Scarf Year 12 Senior student award for character development and student relations and performed 12 pieces in the HSC for myself and as an accompaniment for other students