There are many unwritten rules at a jam session, and sometimes it’s intimidating to participate when you feel like you might commit a faux-pas at any moment. So here’s your jam session starter pack— this post will give you what you need to know to feel more comfortable as you start attending more jam sessions. With the following guidelines, you’ll have what you need to join jams with confidence and learn from your experiences.

How to Configure Your Audio Settings for Online Music Lessons

Did you know that “Corrina, Corrina” was one of the first songs ever recorded on electric guitar? It was initially recorded by Bo Carter in 1928, then copyrighted in 1932. The Mississippi Sheiks recorded the song as “Sweet Alberta” in 1930, and today the song still goes by many names.

A fiddler from Alabama, Perkins was heavily influenced by one of my favorite fiddlers, Howdy Forrester. You can hear that influence in J.T.’s solid, driving rhythm; his occasional old-timey modal slant, his rich tone, and in his repertoire selections.