A young jazz drummer pursues a place among the country’s best, pushing himself toward greatness under the control of a brilliant, abusive instructor.
- Scenes 1–6
Andrew lives inside solitary practice, family movie nights, and an ideal of greatness learned from jazz legends.
- Scenes 7–13
Shaffer's hierarchy makes Andrew doubt his prospects, while he wants a chance to become an exceptional drummer.
- Scenes 14–17
Fletcher draws Andrew back from transferring, and Andrew enters Studio Band while beginning a relationship with Nicole.
- Just before
- Scene 16
Andrew struggles through Fletcher's Nassau audition, then earns the Studio Band place when Ryan is passed over.
- Scene 17
At a modest pizzeria, Andrew and Nicole bond over their loneliness and share a tentative romantic moment.
- Scene 18
Andrew wakes late for the supposed 6 a.m. rehearsal and races from his dorm.
- Scene 19
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