A new band is like a family, some of them you will get along with better than others. While others will change more after a couple of good gigs. This sounds like a great adventure it will be interesting to hear how things are going after a couple more sessions.

I have to agree with the mentor, jam sessions are really a waist of time when so much needs to be done in such a short amount of time. I can see the reason for people wanting to, finally together with a group of musicians, Jam Time. Like a family there will be give and take by all to come together as one.