Hewitt2
Senior Member
Hi all,
I know this topic has been done to death. I looked at a few past threads but wanted your insights as to my situation.
In short, after a 20+ year break, I have been playing again for the last few years and am looking for some people to jam with. So I answered a recent Craiglist ad by a newly formed group which confirmed this would be very relaxed with no pressure to gig/earn income but maybe to jam and learn some new tunes several times per month.
I had a call with one of the bandleaders and he confirmed that:
- he is a former working pro as is the other guitarist. They want to meet me on Friday to "feel me out" before we get together to jam.
- When I asked how/when this jam session would be arranged, they advised there is no set format. They have a wide palate of musical interests (classic rock, blues, vintage metal, originals, etc.) and they would let the jam "dictate the direction of the session."
For someone who has been out of the game for so long and only recently took up drums again, I don't know if I am perhaps over my head and setting myself up for failure by just showing up and hoping things work out? Is it not customary to start by having a bit of a safety net i.e. "set list" to get a bit more of a feel for one other and be prepared in some way?
If not, any suggestions by any of you who are more experienced as to how to handle my meet and greet and early jam sessions?
Thanks for your help,
I know this topic has been done to death. I looked at a few past threads but wanted your insights as to my situation.
In short, after a 20+ year break, I have been playing again for the last few years and am looking for some people to jam with. So I answered a recent Craiglist ad by a newly formed group which confirmed this would be very relaxed with no pressure to gig/earn income but maybe to jam and learn some new tunes several times per month.
I had a call with one of the bandleaders and he confirmed that:
- he is a former working pro as is the other guitarist. They want to meet me on Friday to "feel me out" before we get together to jam.
- When I asked how/when this jam session would be arranged, they advised there is no set format. They have a wide palate of musical interests (classic rock, blues, vintage metal, originals, etc.) and they would let the jam "dictate the direction of the session."
For someone who has been out of the game for so long and only recently took up drums again, I don't know if I am perhaps over my head and setting myself up for failure by just showing up and hoping things work out? Is it not customary to start by having a bit of a safety net i.e. "set list" to get a bit more of a feel for one other and be prepared in some way?
If not, any suggestions by any of you who are more experienced as to how to handle my meet and greet and early jam sessions?
Thanks for your help,