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with other musicians. Often, the first step to finding a great drummer starts with getting to know other musicians in your area. Even in the most sprawling cities, the chances of meeting a musician who could refer you to an available drummer are still fairly high. Find out where local musicians spend time outside of playing shows and strike up a conversation! Keep in mind that drummers are typically in higher demand than guitarists or other musicians. Even with effective networking, it may take some time before you've met a good candidate. One of the best ways to network with other musicians is to attend their shows. Attending shows often puts you in direct contact with several bands at once, not to mention the other local musicians who might be in the audience. Approach bands after their set and tell them how much you liked their performance. Being appreciative and supportive is not only politeit's an effective networking technique. Next, ask them if they know of any available drummers. It's that easy! Ask the band members if they know anyone else in attendance who could help you find a drummer. Chances are, they've been in your shoes before and will be more than willing to connect you with someone who can help. Many drummers play in more than one band and often mix genres. Just because you play in a surf rock band doesn't mean you can't go to a jazz show to recruit a drummer. Go to shows at a wide variety of clubs and venues to give yourself as many opportunities to meet drummers as possible.

summary: Make friends Be active in your local music scene. Get outside your comfort zone.

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Although your body might feel different as it is changing, it is important to keep on exercising. Learning to be coordinated with a new physical frame is important. When you do sports, your body creates extra beta-endorphins, which are hormones that can decrease stress and put you in a better mood. Understand that some sports might be harder for you than in the past. For example, if you were a star figure skater before entering puberty, you might find jumping is more difficult with increased weight. This happens to almost everyone! Talk with your coaches about how to adapt to your new physical frame. Exercising can also help girls who have menstrual pain. If you are worried about working out on your period, see how to Exercise While on Your Period. As you grow taller, you will need some new clothes. Take this moment to think about your new style. Perhaps you would like to look more mature. For girls, this is a good time to learn about bras. Ask your mother, sibling, or a friend for help. Most larger department stores or women's lingerie stores also have specialists who can help you determine what is the best type and size of bra to use. For boys who play sports, talk to your coaches about purchasing athletic cups. As your body grows, it is important that you nourish it with fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains. Try to avoid your intake of junk foods. You might be hungry all the time as your body is using energy to grow. It is okay to eat snacks but aim for things like trail mix or yogurt rather than candy bars or chips. Do not skip breakfast. You will need your energy for school. Aim for five daily portions of fruits and vegetables. Include foods rich in iron and calcium, e.g. cheese, milk, spinach. Drink when feeling thirsty. Dehydration can make you feel tired. If you plan to go to a party and know there will be junk food there, consider eating a healthy snack or even dinner beforehand.

summary: Continue to exercise. Update your wardrobe. Eat healthy foods.

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Claims that you can learn shorthand in a few hours should be taken with a dose of skepticism. The time it will take you depends on how often you practice, the difficulty of the system, and your goal speed. It may take as long as a year of hard work to really master a useful shorthand. You need to fully absorb the word-building principles first; speed comes from them. Try for at least 45 minutes to an hour, if you can. Remember, though, that even daily short sessions are better than one or two longer ones per week. Start with the alphabet, filling each line of a piece of notebook paper with one letter. Next, you'll move on to words, doing the same thing. When you're ready, you'll move on to common groups of words. Saying the words aloud as you write them helps your brain make the connection between the phonemic sound and the symbol. Shorthand dictations come in different speeds (words per minute), so you can work your way to an increasingly rapid pace. Practice each speed (30, 40, 50, 60, etc.) until you're comfortable, then move on. If you want to practice as much as possible, put dictations on your MP3 player and practice whenever you have a few extra minutes.
summary: Start off with realistic expectations. Prioritize mastery over speed. Practice every day. Drill in stages. Increase speed with dictation exercises.