Originally Posted by: Steve BarrowI suppose it just demonstrates that starting a band is more than a musical thing. It's basically a social experiment - you've got to find people with roughly the same goals and ambitions, and then collaborate with them and their personalities. Inevitably many experiments will fail, sometimes even though the music is good. But you will benefit from every jam session, even if it goes no further. It's just important not to get disheartened...so all the best for next time!

Indeed. I learned a lot from jamming with him. First off, I learned that I need to work more on my timing (already knew that). Second, I proved to myself that I can actually learn songs pretty well fast, at least the more simple ones. And finally (and to me, most importantly), I proved to myself that I can actually clear my mind, stop worrying about anything, get lost in the moment and just have fun. Our little Knocking On Heaven's Door and Smoke On The Water jam was, without exaggerating, the single most fun thing I've ever done in my whole life up until now! And for someone who grew up in Hell and still hasn't completely made it out yet, that takes a lot!

I'm definitely going to keep trying to start a band. I haven't heard from the new drummer yet, but I'll be patient, and just be glad I have a bassist... And I'll keep this drummer's email address, so I can contact him, should we need a stand-in while playing the club-circuit... Or in case I just want to throw together some "no strings attached" jamming (or start a side-project for fun, or need some drums on songs in the future or whatever reasons I might come up with). Until I hear from the new drummer and the Bassist, I'll just continue practicing and learning. I think Christopher's Arena Riff-Rock course might be worth re-visiting, along with some of the songs here that I plan to learn.