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Generally speaking, when I remain sensitive and try to figure out WHY a session is run a bit "differently" than I expected or am used to, I look closely and notice that there are reasons that usually...

It seems like every year I get in this space where I hear all the errors in my tunes - missed notes, unclear notes, or just weird errors. I feel like I worked these out at some point, and...

More. (lol, thanks for affirming my Breedloves. I do love them).

Both of mine are the Quartz, signed by Kelly Breedlove. The American made. Sad he retired.

I’m going to Taiwan soon, and I bought a beater for these kinds of trips. A recent trip to London set me back because I didn’t have a beater, so for this trip I needed one. I didn’t need everything,...

So, I’m an ELD teacher (English Language Development) and have a student this year who plays professionally with her family in her family’s mariachi band. She, and her whole family have been trained...

Question about upgrades:

I own a couple Breedloves. Oval and f-style. Love them. Super love them. I have played mandolins worth twice what they are worth and still prefer and love their sound. ...

Anyone have any advice on reattaching an Oud Tailpiece? I’m a newbie to other than basic work on my mandolin and guitars, but never did anything with an Oud. If it’s fairly simple, I’d rather try...

Well, that is kind of you, but I've been to "regular" sessions, and we aren't there yet. It is a "learning" session, and, frankly, the music store is supporting a "learning" session, because its...

Thanks for the advice. I don’t think we run into those difficulties here. Sessions happen fairly regularly, and that isn’t a discussion I have ever heard of, nor have I heard of anyone being shut...

I started my Sacramento CA learning session a few years ago, and I've chosen to focus on fewer tunes, moving slowly, rather than jumping around in order to help beginners and early intermediate...

I hear the newcomers who claim they are “discouraged” and I can understand that.

At the same time, Irish Traditional Music is, unlike a lot of music, an open forum for players to participate...

Wow! As the Original Poster, OP, I don’t think that’s fair at all!

I clearly explained that I’d been told this by a violin teacher my wife and I had, and that another person defined it...

I feel like the "noodling" concept is much more about "etiquette" than anything else. And still, the discussion gets confused and difficult as we refer to various ideas and experiences. Examples:
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Well, it is a relevant point, actually. The conversation simply evolved:

This point got brought up because the point was made that "noodling" by a mandolin is not the same - and often forgiven -...

We do have a private room, but they don't lock. I guess I'll be in the dining car with my mando seated next to me and my wife across from me. SCANDALOUS!!! They'll be talking for WEEKS about it......

LOL. Wouldn't be a great album, I'm sure: "Can you quit yer high pitched little guitar noises, I'm trying to listen to the sound of the train!" :)) I wonder who i'll be bothering, though. It's 20...

I'm going to be travelling for a week to Seattle in July. I have some connections up there, so in addition to some travel, I'll be able to meet some people for possible traditional sessions, or at...

Who doesn't love Chief Miles O'Brien? :))

https://youtu.be/RJudJ9S579A

I have had many of these experiences, but I guess I have interpreted it differently.

For the list of tunes:

I have made these lists of tunes, now, and it's quite a bit of work. I was...

I don't think I read anyone on this thread stating that it is an expectation that no one "noodles" or tries to play along if they don't know a tune at a "learning" session.

That's what a...

Sounds like my question led to other discussions about other things, which is fine. I don't mind my question leading to other people getting clarification on similar concerns.

For myself, I am...

Recently, a divergent understanding emerged among the fellow learners who attend our learning/slow session regarding what "noodling" is, what this REALLY means.

All were in agreement that...

DougC just dropped this in another forum topic, and I thought I'd drop it here, since it is likely to be helpful in connection to this topic. I asked him: What are some "core" session tunes? So that...

Wow, Doug! This is so awesome! Thank you so much!

Unfortunately, I haven't found the tune book you cite. I would love to buy one as a reference for our group.

I hope to grow even a portion...