First. Plenty of notice to allow for preparation.
List of songs you want to go through, keep it short, and version if covers. Sent early, see above.
A decent size rehearsal space with good access If poss.
If a kit is provided for audition some idea of drum sizes and number of drums. Most drummers would bring there own snare, cymbals and pedal.
A fixed time for the audition. This works both ways, you are not waiting ages for a drummer to set up and the drummer is not waiting around getting nervous. If a musician cant get there on time for a audition they are not worth wasting time on.
Dont audition too many drummers in a short evening slot. Too much hanging about waiting, then too fraught and hurried to make good decisions.
Other than that good luck. Oh..... and remember, you and the rest of the current band are also being auditioned by any prospective new member so be professional.
And I always make sure to let the drummer know something, one way or the other, within 24-48 hours.
Great ideas, guys. It helps. I really hate the audition process...from either end. It's never easy.
I used to interview people who were trying to get hired.
Usually the person being interviewed will either talk themselves out of the job or really impress you.
You need to ask some open ended questions, like "What kind of music to you like to play?" or "How many bands have you played with and what kind of music did they play?" etc.
You will be surprised how much important information you will learn.
And you will likely find out how large their ego is.
(There are some really crazy people out there.)
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I’m really only interested in being in a band with people that I already know. I probably jammed with them already. So much depends on personality, not drumming skill.
I had done auditions where the lead singer wasn't there , guitar plsyer missing as well. Another one , bass player wasn't there. You are suditioning a drummer but he is Aldo looking for a band. For me , if one isn't there , I just walk away (leArned my lesson ).
Bottom line, make sure the whole band is there.
I had done auditions where the lead singer wasn't there , guitar plsyer missing as well. Another one , bass player wasn't there. You are suditioning a drummer but he is Aldo looking for a band. For me , if one isn't there , I just walk away (leArned my lesson ).
Bottom line, make sure the whole band is there.