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 21
Andrew falls down the conservatory stairwell, cuts his hand, and keeps running.
- Scene 22
Andrew reaches the basement rehearsal room and pushes through its doors.
- Scene 23
Finding the band room empty, Andrew checks the time and wonders whether he missed rehearsal.
- Scene 24
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