One of the focuses (foci?) for 2010 is for club members to have more informal jams and get a little more local cross pollination musically happening. If you or your friends/family would like to get more active musically here’s a few helpful tips.
- Practicing at home – work on a few songs at home that you are comfortable with – know what keys you can sing and play them in.
- Don’t be afraid to get your instrument out and play along in the jams.
- Don’t worry too much about just how “folk” the song is- the club has members who play everything from instrumentals to bluegrass, gypsy and rockabilly to rock. Pretty much everything other than Celine Dion can be aired at a jam without too much derision.
- Tell jam hogs like Noel and Damian to shut up for five minutes and let you play a bloody song.
- Feel free to ask other club members for tips on playing songs or styles, don’t be afraid to ask.
See if there is anyone around if there is anyone else in the community looking to jam regularly or informally who might be at a similar level. Playing with other people is the best practice possible.