#65135 by Kramerguy
Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:42 pm
Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:42 pm
I more than most, strongly encourage everyone from beginner to experienced experts to attend open mic nights at least occasionally. But I've noticed a few people in my circle of friends who go for the wrong reasons-
You go there to perform, obviously.
A lot of people get nervous about playing in front of other musicians who will obviously be more judgmental than any average fan, and worry both before and after the open mic about how well their performance was accepted (measuring the applause).
But here's the thing... Most of them will clap at the end of your songs, no matter how good or bad you do. They are primarily there to encourage you, and support your efforts, simply because you are there to do the same for them.
Open mic is great for three things:
1. Working out equip setup issues, quick setup / breakdown, etc.
2. Practicing performing in front of people, in a variety of venues.
3. Networking with other musicians and bands.
Forget about the rest and no matter how much 'kudos' you get, always remember that you are your own best judge of your accomplishments / failures (hopefully, if you are insightful enough), and to take everything said, good or bad, with a grain of salt.
Check out an open mic near you:
http://openmics.org/
You go there to perform, obviously.
A lot of people get nervous about playing in front of other musicians who will obviously be more judgmental than any average fan, and worry both before and after the open mic about how well their performance was accepted (measuring the applause).
But here's the thing... Most of them will clap at the end of your songs, no matter how good or bad you do. They are primarily there to encourage you, and support your efforts, simply because you are there to do the same for them.
Open mic is great for three things:
1. Working out equip setup issues, quick setup / breakdown, etc.
2. Practicing performing in front of people, in a variety of venues.
3. Networking with other musicians and bands.
Forget about the rest and no matter how much 'kudos' you get, always remember that you are your own best judge of your accomplishments / failures (hopefully, if you are insightful enough), and to take everything said, good or bad, with a grain of salt.
Check out an open mic near you:
http://openmics.org/
sooo we might have given up like part way through a piece of music and were outta the bar before the drum sticks hit the ground, I was still up on stage hahaha
