Ethnomusicology and the teaching of ethnomusicology will be my main focus this year as a Bass player. We often put on hats as life goes on. After rehearsing with the band I am in I kinda sparked that conversation as to the "what drives your creativity?", "what makes you?". Food for thought at least for me, maybe its the Monday coffee or starting this Jobim book to where this is where I stand.

Hello everyone, bass player/guitar guy from Phoenix Arizona saying hello. What's everyone working on? I am working on jazz voicings as well as focusing on more real book standards. Would love to hear what you guys are up to!

If you've ever been to a jam session, you've probably noticed there are two main kinds out there (both great, just for completely different purposes): 1. The classic hangout jam → beers flowing, people come and go, someone's smoking on the couch, you play whatever feels good right then… super fun, perfect for making friends and unwinding. 2. The work-session jam → still relaxed and friendly, but everyone shows up ready to actually build something: tighten parts, arrange songs, record ideas, and leave sounding noticeably better. More like "band practice with a clear goal" than a party. Neither is better—they just serve different purposes. I'm putting together the second kind: a dedicated, gig-focused rehearsal space where we take the music and everyone's time seriously, but without being stiff. What it looks like: - Clean, consistent room (scouting quiet basements or small warehouse-type spots) - We start on time, work efficiently, chart things out, record ideas so nothing gets forgotten - You can have a beer or two, but the focus stays on the music (not a kickback) - No smoking inside (step outside if you need) - All skill levels totally welcome… as long as you're serious about improving and getting gig-ready together It's not about a bunch of rules—it's about creating a spot where we actually make progress every single time. We're also looking for people who show up consistently and contribute ideas—this works best when everyone's invested. If you've ever left a jam thinking "That was fun… but we didn't get anything tighter," this is for you. Still scouting the perfect space in Fairfield—more details coming soon. Interested? Drop a comment or DM—tell us what you play and what you're working on.