I kinda appreciate a slower pace with the playing.
Being a rank novice, i'm still learning how to keep time in my head, make chord changes smoothly and accurately, watch the other musicians, get over the nervous factor, not "out pace" the other players when taking a lead, (see the keeping time in my head deal) just to name a few. There's lots of stuff going on when playing with others! I practice on average 7 hours per week, and i still mess up my lead breaks:angry: It is what it is, it's a class, i'm a student, i have alot to learn, i'll go at a student's pace. When i first signed up for this, i didn't think i'd handle it well. I figured it would be for alot more experienced musicians. I appreciate the wide skill level in this group, and the way Dave assembles the groups to play as a dynamic, cohesive unit. I appreciate a banjo player willing to play at 55 BPM...but i also enjoy watching them play @ 110...