July 10 session notes

there is a common theme in the stories I hear from those who have attended the monday session's at the american legion community center over the last few weeks.

I hear a story about how they can play some chords on an instrument or two, but are looking for other musicians in the community to play along with.

the good news is, they came to the right place!

the "come as you are, play what you can" attitude is what I hope we can all come to expect at the group session's. we all have something to learn from each other and benefit from playing in a group.

I was pretty nervous planing the first of the sessions and am admittedly still figuring out the details (which is why this is being posted five days later than was intended) but if the kind of people keep showing up that came in these first few weeks, I'm excited about the music we will make together!

here's a recap, in addition to who could now be considered a regular, we were joined by a few new musicians and instruments.

the songs we played from the book were

take me home, country roads
the wellerman
wagon wheel

with plans to learn away we go next week.

up for discussion were ideas for future entries into the book (a member even brought their own book, which is encouraged) and also a place we can convene and communicate online.

we agreed to begin with a phone group message.

song and communication ideas you can share in the comments.

thanks for joining me in this adventure, and I look forward to seeing you in a future session!

until next time,

kitt bender
the session master