by marykmusic » Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:33 pm
Fearless... I equate that to my still having stage fright, after all these years of being a professional performer (mostly music, some group improv comedy, but now getting into storytelling.)<br><br>Numbers... I started as a street musician and in coffeehouses in 1969. Had terrible stage fright. My hands would tremble so much it was hard putting a strap on the guitar. But I wanted to play so I did it anyway.<br><br>Now... I'm a total wreck because I'm joining a small combo with a bunch of new charts. Lots of practice to learn them. Lots of fear/stage fright, after being hired on my credentials alone without auditioning or even meeting the new bandleader. But I'll be okay 'cause I trust my hands, once I start playing I know from experience that it will be fine.<br><br>Trust. Trust your experience, and in lieu of having that, trust your instincts.<br><br>Isn't there a book out, <!--EZCODE UNDERLINE START--><span style="text-decoration:underline">Feel the Fear and then Do it Anyway</span><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE END-->? Don't need to buy or read the book 'cause the title says it all. We don't necessarily get completely rid of that scary thought, but we don't let it immobilize us. --MaryK <p></p><i></i>