Top Ten signs you have a bad drum instructor.

10.	He promises your line a drum endorsement with CB700.
9.	He makes the bass line play traditional grip.
8.	He constantly says “Blue Devils?”
7.	When you ask him if you should practice he says, “Whatever.”
6.	He continually tells stories that begin with, “When I was in horn line…”
5.	He runs away when police cars pass by.
4.	He disappears, you find your drums for sale at a local flea market.
3.	After watching a DCI finals video he says, “Those are some good bands.”
2.	He wears a clown suit to practice.
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