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 Joshwa
Education Year 12 - Prefect for 2 years and Captain for year 12. Topped chemistry, physics, extension maths 1&2, in school as well as dux of School 2006. (Hunter Christian School) Received Academic Scholarship to study Chemical Engineering at Newcastle University. Currently studying first year at Uni
Current Band Little St
Previous Bands Lynched
Favourite Bands Audioslave, Queens of the Stone Age, Tool
Favourite Musician Dave Grohl
Years playing 3 years
What inspired you to be a musician Wanting to learn something new and unique, but also wanting to play music with my mates
The person I most admire in the world is Dave Grohl
Words of Wisdom / Motto for life “Les Dudis” aka “Lets do this”
The mentor who influenced you the most is Andrew Ratcliffe my ex Chemistry Teacher
The best advice I ever got from him was Not so much advice, but he taught me to teach myself. Teaching yourself things is a good learning method
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be Working as a musician full time
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Practising Drums, surfing
“Bad” food I just can’t resist Subway, Pizza, Burgers and hot chips
My favorite psych-up song is Toxicity by System of a Down
My favorite website is www.stickybeek.com.au for checking the surf around town.
My favorite place in the world is The beach
I can’t live without Meeting up with friends for a good time, playing music & relaxation
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Dave Grohl
Other Interesting facts Recorded with Tim Mcartney- solo Artist, Bassist and musician, Recorded and performed with Local Band Little St I have also recorded lead vocals and played drums on a track in the school CD, titled "fresh", which went on sale

Nickname Moonie / Moondoggy
Education currently studying year 11
Previous bands The Effektor Jham Funk Band, Concrete Pit
Favourite bands Guns n Roses, Audioslave, Blink 182, Rage Against the Machine, Velvet Revolver, Stone Temple Pilots
Favourite Musician Travis Barker.. One Freak Of A Drummer Right There
How long have you been playing Nine Years
What inspired you to be a musician Music Did.. Rockin Out On The Kit Is A Feeling Like No Other!!!
Words of Wisdom / motto for life Karma.. What Goes Around Comes Around
The mentor who influenced you the most is Craig 'Rosie' Rosevear
The best advice I ever got from him was I Learnt To Rock… And Never Stop Rockin!!
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be Pilot
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Rockin Out To My Favourite Tracks
“Bad” food I just can’t resist Maccas, Who Cant
My favorite psych-up song / music is Definitely Metal
My favorite website is Myspace.com… Soo Addictive
My favorite place in the world is Right Here, Australia!
I can’t live without Music
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Travis Barker, For Sure
Other Interesting facts Spent two years playing drums with the Marching Koalas

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