[Harp-L] Lost Mojo

["Bill Kumpe" <bkumpe@xxxxxxx>]

I coordinate our harp club jam.  We only have three rules:  (1) everybody
who wants to play gets to play, (2) appreciation is shown for every
performer, if not for the quality of their performance, at least for their
courage and willingness to participate and (3) no head cutting.  We have
every level of player from pros to high school kids who have just picked up
a harp.  Some of the best players in the region attend this jam and some,
like me, that have a way to go.  Abner, I'm not saying to stop doing the
regular jams but I would encourage you to also find a friendly harp club jam
like ours where you can make mistakes if you need to, learn a lick or two
from a pro and generally have a good time with your music without worry
about situations like the one you just encountered. 

Bill Kumpe
Route 66 Harmonica Club, 
Tulsa, OK.