Jam Session #50 (20 Second Chain)
Details
!!!Before you join the jam and pay please message me first to find out if there are any spaces available. Even if the jam is empty on Meetup people may have reserved spaces!!!
!!!Please bring your own instruments to the studio. However if you are a drummer there will be a drum kit in the studio so all you have to do is bring sticks!!!
!!!Cancellation policy (48 hours) - If you cancel to get a full refund you have to cancel 48 hours in advance of the jam!!!
!!!If you want to attend but there is not a space available. I can add you to the waiting list. From here you can join if any spaces become free!!!
If you see a free space please ask me before paying a signing up
Looking forward to our 50th session! I've booked a studio at The Engine Room Studios in Bow. The jam will be a chance to jam with other musicians playing the music that you love in a gentle environment with no judgement and no pressure. This jam will be a great opportunity to improve musically and to meet other like minded people.
20 Second Chain:
A structured improvisation format where a musical “chain” unfolds organically, with each player responding to and building on what came before.
Lineup (on stage together):
- 2 guitarists
- 1 bass
- 1 drummer
- 1–2 singers
- 1 additional instrument (sax, trumpet, percussion, etc.)
How It Works:
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All musicians on stage are assigned a number, which determines the playing order.
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Playing order, a key (and available chords) is written on a whiteboard opposite the stage.
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Number 1 begins alone with a simple idea for 20 seconds — leave space for others to build.
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Every 20 seconds, the next numbered musician joins one at a time, layering something that complements what’s already happening.
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Once everyone has entered and the full band is playing, the group improvises for 5 minutes, developing the groove — complexity and solos can grow naturally.
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No on-stage planning — listen and respond in real time.
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After the timer ends, the group rotates and a new chain begins.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information about this jam and London Jam Sessions.
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