Did you say drummer, well Ive had my share of experiences with drummers over the past five years, and its hard to find a drummer with enough confidence these days, one whos willing to work around changes. Yes, its very important to find a good drummer, that is you're serious, (but don't panic, he doesn't have to be perfect, just good enough to carry a steady beat. When you first get a band started believe me, you definitely need practice, not just with your overall technique, but working together as one. You have to be able to throw ideas back and forth, and always be willing try something new, you never know when you guys will come across the right song that could define your sound and your overall direction. Sometimes all you guys need is one song to get your enthusiasm going, but always stay on top of yourself, because (in band) just when you think everything is going sooo good, all it takes is one person to screw it all up. One person to tear away at your confidence.

Good luck...

-Joseph