Depends on what you mean by "make up for." Do you mean satisfy the crowd? Then yes, it can. You don't even need to play instruments to satisfy the crowd. It depends on your goals. Do you want to make music, and is it about the music for you? Or is it about pleasing an audience? For me, I know lots of high school bands that can get a crowd going, and it doesn't take much. I'm more into guys who make music that really makes me want to listen.