beginner(ish) in milwaukee

miken · #1 10-01-2011, 10:33 AM

New to jazz, not new to guitar. Looking for someone to practice/ jam with. I can lay down chords on a looper and practice solos over that but it's not a substitute for actually playing with someone. I find myself in a difficult spot in that it's hard to find someone at the same level as me (again, beginner-ish). most people my age, 40, already have their stuff together and might be frustrated by playing with me. But, I don't see getting a whole lot better without playing with other people. Isn't that what jazz is all about? If you're in or around Milwaukee, let me know if you're interested.

Stevebol · #2 10-03-2011, 12:29 PM

Hey Miken, I'm in Milwaukee too. Do you do any Django? I'd be interested in getting together maybe twice a month to jam and see where it leads. I've been practicing a lot trying to learn styles other than gypsy.

miken · #3 10-03-2011, 07:17 PM

Stevebol,
Mostly I'm working on chords and melody for basic standards. I am really a beginner at jazz. I just feel that playing with people will help me to know what I don't know. If that makes sense. I do dig Django and the acoustic sound. I would not say that I'm working any one particular style. Please feel free to email me at michaelenielsen@yahoo.com

Stevebol · #4 10-03-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by miken

Stevebol,
Mostly I'm working on chords and melody for basic standards. I am really a beginner at jazz. I just feel that playing with people will help me to know what I don't know. If that makes sense. I do dig Django and the acoustic sound. I would not say that I'm working any one particular style. Please feel free to email me at michaelenielsen@yahoo.com

Sounds good. Maybe we could each come up with a short list of tunes we could work on. I've been working on solo stuff so I'll need a couple days to get it together. Need to re-string my guitars too.
I have plenty of sheet music so I might have songs you're working on. My email is; nevets@milwpc.com.