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In any band you need to have the right combination of people to create the perfect sound. Malcolm and Angus needed to replace Bon and struck gold when they brought in Brian. Axl without Slash has been not so much. Simon without Garfunkel - well, that’s not a great example. But one Season without the other 3? I doubt it. So for this week’s #totallyrossome, I want you to build your band of excellent educators, and we’re looking at one of my all-time favorite edu-movies, School of Rock.

School of Rock, for those of you who don’t know, is the tale of a down-on-his-luck musician pretending to be a long-term substitute teacher for a group of students who happen to be remarkably musically talented. He tries to harness that talent for his own gains, learns a lesson, happily ever after. That pretty much says it all. So who’s in the band? There’s a singer, guitarist, bassist, drummer, pianist, back-up singers, roadies, managers, technicians, and security. They all come together to make a band a band.

So who fits these roles for you?

Singer - Lead singers are often the face of the band. They’re recognizable. They speak more in interviews. There’s an element of prima donna. They may, in fact, be full-tilt divas.

Guitarists get a lot of the attention. They’re the ones making a bunch of noise and creating the noise that seems to drive the melody.

Bassists are not as often celebrated, but they provide consistency and strength. You know what you’re going to get, and you’re going to get it over and over and over and over…

Drummers - Like bassists, the drums keep that beat consistent and strong. However, drummers have a bit of the lead singer in them. Every now and again, they bust out a solo with a combination of fiery speed and musical prowess that wows even the most subdued of audiences.

Pianists - The sound of a piano is a backdrop to all of music at once. Mozart, Vaudeville, church, Little Richard. They all tickle the ivories.

Back-up vocals - These singers fill holes. They complement the lead singer. They round out the performances. They complete the music.

Roadies - The heavy lifting of the band. These folks are responsible for bringing the equipment and setting up for the show.

Manager/Hype - This role is critical for getting things done on big levels. Without this one, there is no show. If there is no show, there is no band. There is just a group of people who play music.

Technicians - These people are the ones who use technology to take the show to the next level. That memorable laser show that seemed to mirror the beat? That’s the techs.

Security - They keep everyone safe. There is no greater condition in which to create than the feeling of safety.

Tonight, you’re going to pick yours. Think of the traits. Who in your PLN fits these traits? Who’s going to make the cut?

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