Monday's Beginner's Jam

The Monday night beginner's jam has progressed so much that we are now shifting our focus. Up to this point, the lead singer (which changes from song to song; everyone has to lead) has been using a songbook instead of memorizing the words. Our new goal in this group is to have the words memorized so that a book is not necessary at all. We have gone from no one being able to take a break, to at least half of the members being able to kick-off a song, and everyone being able to take a break on at least one song. I no longer provide CDs of the songs to the participants, as we are able to learn them fast enough in the session now. Paricipants are free to choose any 3 or 4 chord song, even if it is new to the group. Obviously, some new songs are smoother than others!!!! Everyone has an idea of what key they sing most songs in, and the Nashville number system is no longer a mystery. I feel some public performances coming on...