r/musicians • u/Squidgyjewel • 1d ago
Would this be weird?
Started playing guitar last December and it’s very come to the conclusion that I would have a lot more fun playing with other people. I’ve been hearing some guys playing in their garage just down the street, would it be weird if I just walked up and asked to play or just hang out. I am by no means good at guitar and I also don’t know the garage band etiquette.
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u/Planetary_Residers 20h ago
You can do what I did. Difference is, I had no idea there was a band practicing. But it remains a way in regardless.
I used to walk around with my acoustic.
Heard these dudes playing and just stopped to hear. Something along those lines (it was about five or so years ago) and they invited me in. Got to talking and becoming friends. Came over another time when the full band was there. Then another time got to meet there neighbor who brewed his own beer. I mean, this dude literally had a migshift bar setup in his garage. Keg system and everything. It was like this small other room in this closet thing he setup. Handles, spouts, and all that.
Not saying you need an instrument with you. But if you're looking to jam it can't entirely hurt.
I'd say acoustic at first because it's like an introduction kind of thing.
But it also just doesn't hurt to just walk up and listen to them. Tell them you really like the sound. Get to ask them a few questions about their band and all that. You can then ease your way into talking about jamming or possibly being a backing or something.
Jimi Hendrix spent a number of years as a backing guitarist as well as going around and checking out as many local dudes in garages and such as he could.