Are you gigging?  Why not?  To jam in your room with yourself or with a group of musicians is one thing.  But if you ever have performing in mind then you should become used to it asap.  The spirit of playing can often take on a different attitude when you play for an audience.  This allows you to begin to hear the difference between what you hear yourselfplay in the comfort of your own home and what you play when you are in front of a crowd.  It is often different. 

     When you perform you will play different, especially while you are trying to put some of those first gigs under you belt.  I look at gigs as an oppurtunity to discover what I am doing right and what I am doing wrong.  If I find something I am doing that I like I will have to take that home and play it some more to make sure that it stays in my playing.  On the other hand, if there is other material that is not being played the way I want it, then I can take it home and work it out and keep trying.

     Being on the spot in front of an audience can make you learn quick.  You don't want to sound  bad to them or you.  Book some gigs and start learning about this interesting outlet for your music.