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topgun17 · Unread post by **topgun17** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:31 pm

so i just had a gig like 5 hours ago we bombed

,(my and my cuz) we were messin up on guitar and his strap was slippin we were nervous becuz it was our first gig and he was forgeting his lines. how can i cheer him up and get him to shake it off? becuz i really wanna do some more stuff with him becuz we have good chemistry and can play good together. i mean i dont want him bein in the dumps about it becuz it wasnt really his fault we should have just played it infront of people from the begining and gotten used to it but we didn so we sucked haha. so any suggestions on what to do next time or how to get my cuz to shake it off.( sorry if this was confusing, i dont express myself good when i write/type or whatever)

Twostep13 · Unread post by **Twostep13** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 11:51 pm

well one thing would be to practice alot so that you have less of a chance of screwing up... but really a lot of people mess up their first time playing in front of people, if not everyone..... i mean its no big deal really, becuase you can always get better with more practice....i mean you either practice and get better and more comfortable.. or you stop playing..... the nervousness will pass... becuase beleive it or not, playing somthing, even somewhat poorly... will seem very good to people who dont have any expeirence around a guitar....

also , just go up there and have a good time, dont worry about making everything perfect

just tell him its not a big deal, and there will be more gigs... you guys will get better

hope some of that helped
and good luck!!

juineaux · Unread post by **juineaux** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:10 am

yea twostep is right, just keep praticing at home and go out and play live every week. I like to pratice at home using a mic, mixer, and headphones to emulate monitors, because singing on stage with a speaker pointed at you is alot different than singing at home in an empty room. Also remember that every group has bad nights, just learn from the experience.

also....find a way to record some of your shows, a mini-disk recorder is great for this. Listening back to shows helps me realize what works and what doesn't.

topgun17 · Unread post by **topgun17** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:16 am

thanks to both of you, i figured we just needed to work harded and get used to the experience of playing infront of people...although yesturday it was most family and close friends but there were some people there that were around our age and i thiink the peers being there was what did him in.. i can also honestly say i wasnt really nervous, before we went on i was about to blow chunks but then we go up and im just as loose as i can be... i think its also becuz if gotten infront of more friends and family before and he just did this all at once. but sorry for the side note ha thanks again

DRMusic · Unread post by **DRMusic** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:33 am

everybody has a less-than-perfect first show. you'll be amazed how much better you sound next time around

Teego Time · Unread post by **Teego Time** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:49 pm

Start playing at public places. Like go to a park or commons and jam. You'll get really comfortable playing in front of people you don't know... And it's a good way to meet girls. (It's how I met the last three!)

topgun17 · Unread post by **topgun17** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:30 pm

haha, i think we might do that haha. exept we'll go to like the pool haha

Kahn · Unread post by **Kahn** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:05 pm

topgun17 wrote:haha, i think we might do that haha. exept we'll go to like the pool haha

easy with the "haha's" speed racer.

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:10 pm

KahnTheRevelator wrote:
topgun17 wrote:haha, i think we might do that haha. exept we'll go to like the pool haha
easy with the "haha's" speed racer.

And for God's sake....is it really that hard to say "cause" instead of "cuz". Or "because" and "becuz"?

Machtimus · Unread post by **Machtimus** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:19 pm

Beauford33 wrote:
KahnTheRevelator wrote:
topgun17 wrote:haha, i think we might do that haha. exept we'll go to like the pool haha
easy with the "haha's" speed racer.
And for God's sake....is it really that hard to say "cause" instead of "cuz". Or "because" and "becuz"?

hey, bk, everyone hates you

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:22 pm

Machtimus wrote:
Beauford33 wrote:
KahnTheRevelator wrote:
topgun17 wrote:haha, i think we might do that haha. exept we'll go to like the pool haha
easy with the "haha's" speed racer.
And for God's sake....is it really that hard to say "cause" instead of "cuz". Or "because" and "becuz"?
hey, bk, everyone hates you

Oh wow, no shit. I wonder why?

c_tietze · Unread post by **c_tietze** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:14 am

Bad gigs are inspiring. If you fuck up, you need more practice. Everyone gets better over time and you will gain confidence and ability over time.

mlb1399 · Unread post by **mlb1399** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:19 am

I have never performed on stage for anyone so both of you have my respect for having the nerves to try it. It takes a lot of courage to do it.

The only analogy I have that might be close is public speaking. I used to be afraid to do it. I got real nervous and would start sweating just thinking about it. After doing it a bunch of times, I have gotten to the point were I have spoken in front of around 300 people. It doesn't even phase me to do it anymore.

Once you get comfortable with what you are doing it will come easier. Keep at it. It can only get better.

Dancing Ants · Unread post by **Dancing Ants** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:12 pm

it does get easier. i find it's easier when you have more people playing with you or people you know are supporting you in the audience. good luck man.

topgun17 · Unread post by **topgun17** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:59 pm

hey thanks again, how can i show pics on here, i think imma post some pics of my cuz and i.

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