The Myth of Being "Ready": Why You Should Just Jam
"I'll go to a jam session once I master my scales." We’ve all said it. But waiting for perfection is a trap. Real growth only happens when you step out of the bedroom and collide with other musicians. In this post, we explore why a chaotic, imperfect jam is infinitely more valuable than a perfect solo practice session.
The Real Reason a Club Owner Hated Guitar Trios
During my time playing in South Korea, there was a jazz club owner who was notoriously hesitant to book one specific type of ensemble: the guitar trio. He confessed that guitar trios were bad for business, not due to lack of skill, but because they were failing at their most fundamental responsibility as performers.