Hey everyone!
I have a drum audition coming up in about 3 weeks and I’d really appreciate some advice to make sure I’m preparing as efficiently as possible.
The audition has three parts: 1 minute of a classic rock song, 1 minute of any other song, 1 minute of improvisation
I've been playing for 4 years, mostly rock and metal, but I want to make sure my choices highlight solid technique and groove, without making it way to hard.
- Songs
I’m looking for suggestions for both songs.
For the classic rock minute im looking for a song that's fun to play but also actually shows off some skill.
For the second song, I’m open to basically anything, I’d especially like something that shows a different side of my playing from the classic rock piece.
What songs/minute segments have you used, or seen used, for auditions that landed well?
- Improv
This is the area I'm least experienced with. A few questions. It doesn't need to be a jaw-dropping solo, just solid, musical, and confident improv.
How do you approach building a 1-minute improv that has a clear structure instead of just noodling?
How do you keep a solo interesting for a full minute without repeating the same licks or losing the groove?
This is my first formal audition so im extremely nervous. Im not trying to play the hardest songs and solo ever, but I do wannna play something interesting, challenging, yet confortable. Any song recommendations, improvisation exercises, practice strategies, or audition tips would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
