DrumEatDrum
Platinum Member
I'd say most bands I've been in rarely, if ever, "jammed". Which isn't to say "never" but just jamming was rare.
Focus was on song writing, rehearsing for shows and recordings. And once I got into using loops, backing tracks and such, there really isn't any room for jamming. So, I'd say no, it's not necessary.
Of course, it can be fun.
On the flip side, I've done gigs where it was it was all just jamming. But those situations weren't really focused on accomplishing anything, other than having fun and getting through the night.
Focus was on song writing, rehearsing for shows and recordings. And once I got into using loops, backing tracks and such, there really isn't any room for jamming. So, I'd say no, it's not necessary.
Of course, it can be fun.
On the flip side, I've done gigs where it was it was all just jamming. But those situations weren't really focused on accomplishing anything, other than having fun and getting through the night.