Jam Session Survival Guide

Showing up to a jam session can be daunting.

Here’s a quick Survival Guide that will help ease the nerves and set you up for success. Learn how to walk into a jam session knowing exactly what to do, what to play, and how to lock in with the band.

The 3 Golden Rules of Jam Survival

- Time is more important than Notes: If your timing is solid, everything else can follow.
- Supporting is more important than Impressing:

You are not competing, you are connecting.

You are the bass player. You’re responsible for the foundation. At first, build the house, do not decorate it.

Make the band feel SAFE.

- Space is Power: Rests create room for other people and sets up the atmosphere for groove.