The original way of doing music WAS sitting around sharing. Some of the most amazing music I have heard was at small gatherings where people shared....and it's hard to imagine 'most' of us learning and getting better without feedback and the help of others.

Yes, sometimes you get some pretty tedious sessions, and THAT situation and its cause & cures have been discussed here many times.

It takes a litte effort to make things work sometimes, but when it does, it's magic.