Being a non-instumentalist this conversation is a bit arcane for me; but I've sat in on a number of sessions with mixed skill levels amongst the players and the whole process fascinates me.

As a singer, I find it difficult, because I sing so often alone and unaccompianied, my biggest problem when singing with instruments is to know when to begin!!!!

At Fortunato's the other night I sang "Mist Covered Mountains" and someone mentioned I should have allowed a couple of instrumental breaks between verses. I have to admit, it never occurred to me (sorry - I'm not used to being in a situation where it would be POSSIBLE) I regret that I didn't because I would have loved to have heard it on the harp that was nearby! I have to admit I really enjoyed hearing people join in on the chorus as well. But thinking it over; I am almost positive I would have bobbled coming back into the next verse.