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One of the best ways to learn to jam is to put on your favorite CD's and just start playing. This helps you train your ear to quickly pick up chord changes, rhythm, and melody, even if you don't necessarily know the song well. Improvisation is a skill that only comes through practice, but that doesn't mean you need a full band with you every time you want to play. Remember to learn the rhythm and backing parts of the songs as well, not just the solos. To succeed in a jam, you need to be a part of the band as well as a willing improviser. If you play with several musicians regularly, ask them for 4-5 songs that they want you to learn, and offer them a few you like to play. The next time you meet your band will have a few more songs to jam on. If you're going to a gospel/bluegrass jam, you need to know how to play "I'll Fly Away" and a Johnny Cash song or two. If you're going to a rock or blues jam, you need to know the classic 12-bar blues format ("Stormy Monday," "Everyday I Get the Blues"), and a few Beatles or Rolling Stones songs that everyone knows. If you're a jazz musician, you should have "Summertime," "Heart and Soul," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Round Midnight" and several other jazz classics down pat. Don't feel like you need to memorize tons of songs before you're able to jam. As you start playing, note the songs that come up frequently and make a point to learn them back to front. In many cases, jamming on a song is actually the best, and fastest, way to learn a song. You should be able to find most notes on your instrument with ease. If you know where everything is you'll be able to quickly learn from others while jamming, picking up new melodies and chords for songs you don't know so well. You need to spend plenty of time practicing on your own, not just showing up and trying to wing it. The better you know your instrument, the more you can stop thinking and start playing. You will never know every single chord or song that someone suggests, but having a good mental catalog of songs will help you quickly adapt to whatever song is being played. While it is by no means exhaustive, there are some common chord structures that any band could start with: A - D - E (Frequently in 7ths for blues songs) G - C - D C - F - G G - Am - D C - Am - Dm - G

summary: Jam along to your favorite songs at home. Learn the "standards" in your genre. Know your instrument. Learn a few common chord structures.

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Baking soda naturally absorbs odors, is very affordable, and is available at any grocery store or big box store. Place shoe inside a large zip top plastic bag. Sprinkle the inside of the shoe liberally with baking soda. Seal the bag and leave it overnight. You can also try adding a drop or two of essential oils, like lavender or sweet orange oil, to add a pleasant scent. Put the oil directly on the baking soda before applying to the shoes, not on the shoes themselves. Don't add more than a few drops, as the oil can cause even more problems by sticking to the shoes and attracting dirt. Be sure to wipe out all of the powder before putting the shoes on again. If baking powder alone doesn't do the trick, you can try using cat litter to absorb the remaining smells. Get a pair of old pantyhose. If you don't have any handy, you can use the little disposable socks available at most shoe stores for customers trying on new shoes. Fill the foot end of the pantyhose with a scoop of cat litter. If you don't have a cat, ask a friend who does if you can have a bit of litter. You will only need about two cups total, so it's really not worth buying a whole bag. Tie off the pantyhose and stuff it inside the shoe, again leaving it overnight. The litter is formulated to absorb smells and many brands will also leave behind a nice aroma. The smell inside of leather shoes is often contained in the insole, where dirt and sweat get trapped and bacteria cause a stink. Taking out the insoles is often the only way to salvage the shoes. If your insoles are removable, replace them with fresh ones. You can buy insoles based on your shoe size at any big box store or online. Look for a brand that gets good customer reviews and that is specially designed for open shoes. If your shoes do not have removable insoles, you might want to take them to a shoe repair expert. Often a cobbler can cut out the insoles and fashion new ones. This is probably only worth trying if your shoes are expensive and/or no longer available for purchase, since a cobbler will charge quite a bit to replace the insoles in your shoes. Shoe odor is caused by bacteria feeding on the dirt and sweat inside your shoes. If you want to eliminate the smell, you have to eliminate the bacteria. At the end of every day, spray the inside of your shoe with a commercial shoe deodorizer or disinfectant that is specially formulated to kill bacteria. Look for a shoe spray that is marketed for use in athletic shoes; these are the strongest available since athletic shoes tend to be the smelliest. You can also try making your own natural disinfectant spray from water, tea tree oil, and vinegar, and using this to spray your shoes instead. Be sure you leave your shoes to dry thoroughly before wearing them again. You can place them outdoors on a warm, dry day, but be sure to place them out of direct sunlight. You can also place them atop the dryer or in another warm spot inside.
summary: Apply baking soda dry sandals to get rid of smelly odors. Try cat litter. Replace your insoles. Kill the germs.