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 32
Andrew copies the band's demanding charts, including Whiplash, Aleph Null, and Easy Six.
- Scene 33
Fletcher walks through the rain from Shaffer, while Andrew's drumming continues over the image.
- Scene 34
Andrew moves his mattress and alarm clock into the practice hallway, making the room his home.
- Scene 35
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