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How did you get the courage to play/sing in front of ppl for the first time?
Posted on 12/18/22 at 8:59 am
Posted on 12/18/22 at 8:59 am
So I’ve been playing guitar (still very novice) for about 15 years now, and in the last 6 months I’ve been asked to play “publicly” a few times. First time was for a outdoor church event, it was mostly kids and it was dark, I was nervous but did ok, the second time was the same way at church outside trick or treat kinda thing, same thing ppl were moving around no one just standing listening, but then last night I was asked to play and sing at our family Christmas dinner and I was so freaking nervous. That side of the family can be very harsh and judgmental and they “pick” on you alot if they can. I did fine, but it took me a little to settle in. I’ve found it harder in front of ppl I know.
How did you find the courage to sing and play in front of ppl? Any advice?
How did you find the courage to sing and play in front of ppl? Any advice?
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Posted on 12/18/22 at 10:46 am to gsvar2004
Alcohol.
Posted on 12/18/22 at 12:20 pm to gsvar2004
We fired our lead vocalist the night before a gig. I immediately graduated from singing in the car to singing into a mic. I loved it and still do!
Posted on 12/18/22 at 1:32 pm to gsvar2004
I was chemically altered
Posted on 12/18/22 at 1:33 pm to gsvar2004
I was never afraid of performing in general, as I’m someone who loves attention, but I was mortified to sing my songs in front of close friends and family. How I got over that fear was by performing at open mics well away from home where there was no chance anyone I knew would see me. I could play my own songs that were super personal to me without being afraid of being judged because I would never see those people ever again.
Once I was confident performing in front of complete and total strangers, I started doing open mics closer to home where there might be people I know or people I’d see again. Once I was comfortable performing in front of mostly strangers, I started performing for friends. Finally, once that felt good and comfortable, I started performing for family.
The more comfortable you feel with performing your music to strangers, the easier it gets to perform for people whose opinions really effect you.
Once I was confident performing in front of complete and total strangers, I started doing open mics closer to home where there might be people I know or people I’d see again. Once I was comfortable performing in front of mostly strangers, I started performing for friends. Finally, once that felt good and comfortable, I started performing for family.
The more comfortable you feel with performing your music to strangers, the easier it gets to perform for people whose opinions really effect you.
This post was edited on 12/18/22 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 12/18/22 at 4:01 pm to gsvar2004
Posted on 12/18/22 at 5:54 pm to gsvar2004
Time and practice. It also helps to think past the event so that you don't see the event itself as the be-all, end-all.
Posted on 12/18/22 at 6:10 pm to gsvar2004
Open mic night. Lotta people don’t sound great. Go first. Get a few drinks going. Tell them you’ve never done it before and do 3-4 songs
Posted on 12/18/22 at 6:43 pm to gsvar2004
Reading glasses helped a bunch when it came to playing church. You can't tell smiles from frowns and if there's some rocking, from side to side, you're a success.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 3:36 am to awestruck
My hats off to anyone who even attempts it. I'd rather tell a bunch of kids their parents died.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 9:55 pm to gsvar2004
Do it alot. Signing I mean. In front of friends family small groups. A street sign. Just keep singing. One day you will just stop thinking about people and think about the song and your mates playing.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:16 pm to gsvar2004
I have some public speaking experience so that helped. But singing in front of people never bothered me but playing and singing in front of my Dad and Brother makes me nervous as hell because they are both accomplished singers and musicians.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 11:04 am to gsvar2004
Stop now before it’s too late baw
Music is a worthless hobby and a dead medium tbh. It’s basically Latin of the arts. And chicks say they like musicians but it isn’t true
Music is a worthless hobby and a dead medium tbh. It’s basically Latin of the arts. And chicks say they like musicians but it isn’t true
Posted on 12/20/22 at 11:07 am to wareaglepete
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Alcohol
Me, too, as well.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 11:54 am to gsvar2004
I started out playing in battle of the bands in front of loud and judgmental people. I never really was too nervous after we got the set kicked off. *Except once where I skipped about 3/4ths of the song after the first chorus and ended it to the bands surprise. 
Like anything though, it takes practice. You get to a point where its second nature eventually. When I was old enough to drink, a jager bomb or three really helped settle the nerves.
Also remember that you are one of the few people with the stones to actually get up and put yourself out there. There are lots of haters who couldn't be on a stage and say their name. I always like to put a song or two that I have confidence in first so that I can settle in a little better. Don't try to impress on your first song.
Like anything though, it takes practice. You get to a point where its second nature eventually. When I was old enough to drink, a jager bomb or three really helped settle the nerves.
Also remember that you are one of the few people with the stones to actually get up and put yourself out there. There are lots of haters who couldn't be on a stage and say their name. I always like to put a song or two that I have confidence in first so that I can settle in a little better. Don't try to impress on your first song.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 1:12 pm to Monday
This Sunday is my big day it seems. I posted this topic about playing for family, but I now been asked to play guitar and sing at church Sunday morning in front of the whole congregation. I started the week very excited but as the day gets closer I’m getting more nervous. This will be by far the most ppl I’ve performed in front of. Maybe 150 or so.
Any advice?
Any advice?
Posted on 4/27/23 at 1:26 pm to gsvar2004
One hell of a good drummer.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 1:30 pm to gsvar2004
A few hundred is easier for me, compared to just 10 or so.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 1:32 pm to gsvar2004
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I started the week very excited but as the day gets closer I’m getting more nervous.
That's very normal. If you know your material, you'll be fine. If you mess up, it's not the end of the world. I've never came close to playing a perfect gig, and I've played a lot of gigs throughout the years.
In the 90s, I played rhythm guitar in a 5 piece band for years. I never was very nervous playing rhythm and singing backups. The lead guitarist left and I played lead after that with no rhythm guitarist.
I was nervous before every show for along time after that. Plus, I was the worst musician in the band. PS. I don't think I've ever played a show without drinking at least a 6 pack beforehand.
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 4/27/23 at 1:51 pm to gsvar2004
You just gotta get drunk first it’s really easy
Even easier when the place gives you beers
ETA: if you want a real challenge do stand up comedy
Former king of br stand up btw
Dang I see I already posted in this thread
I’m less jaded about music now that the bar that owed me money sent me a check
Even easier when the place gives you beers
ETA: if you want a real challenge do stand up comedy
Former king of br stand up btw
Dang I see I already posted in this thread
I’m less jaded about music now that the bar that owed me money sent me a check
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 1:55 pm
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