jam etiquette

Hey folks, for those new to the diary, I am a middle aged musician enjoying somewhat of a musical renaissance, including finally picking up the bass as a secondary instrument. I have been learning mostly on the fly gigging with 2-3 others, & documenting my gigs with brief writeups. See the links...

Hi all....I'm new to playing music and in group settings. I bought a used upright bass, my first instrument ever, just before Covid hit hoping to learn it for when bluegrass festivals returned. My husband, who plays mandolin and guitar, offered to host weekly jams at our home. I was hesitant to...