There is a lot of truth in what you say haoli. One of the things to remember when playing in front of a crowd is that they are on your side, they want you to do well.Lavallee wrote:Went I visited Neil this week, I wanted to demonstrate where I was in my progression (not to show off but only outline my level). I could not play one thing without tripping here and there. Fortunately he was very diplomatic in his comments .
Marc
Marc, I would think that playing for Neil "The FRETinator" Hogan would be more intimidating than playing for a large crowd. A large audience just wants to be entertained and could care less about your right/left hand positions and chord formations. lol
I think you are ready for the BIG TIME now!
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Have you ever been in an audience when some one is playing and struggling it's uncomfortable for you also, you feel embarrassed for them.
I just try to take a few deep breaths to relax and tell myself they are here to see me. Quite frankly, I have an easier time playing for and talking to a crowd than I do one on one. I tell my wife I am shy and not good in conversations with people. She thinks I crazy because I am such a good public speaker and performer. To me they are two different things, getting up in front of people is actually the easier of the two.
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Ric