Re: COMBATTING STAGE FRIGHT
kevin-c wrote:
ya i gotta get out and play thru the nerves......
Yes. You can start small and work your way up or just jump right in.
Offer to play for a friend or family member (or event). Having friends over for dinner? Play a tune. Over at a friend's house for dinner? Play a tune or two. These are low stakes, low pressure environments, generally speaking.
But, some people get nervous around friends and family and not nervous around strangers. Open mic events are good if this describes you.
The key is to try and find out what works for you, and keep going.