I'm living proof of this. I've been trying my whole life to overcome my shyness while also thinking "oh when I'm a bit better, I'll get on stage". I've been playing guitar 32 years now and I'm turning 40 in November. My guitars have never seen the outside walls of my basement. Time flies and it's really easy to waste an entire lifetime being afraid of trying. Doesn't matter how good you are at what you do.
Something to add on to what you said about shy musicians, and it is one of the best advice any of my teachers ever gave me. My piano professor told me that when I'm playing for people, I'm not presenting myself, I'm presenting the music and am giving the gift of music to the audience. All I can do is present it the best way I can.
That whole "invent a new version of yourself" thing is really good advice. If only more people knew that and actually did it. Not only is it useful in music, but pretty much any situation where you feel out of your element or uncomfortable.
Hey Glenn! Giving up smoking is simple - I've done it a thousand times haha. No, seriously, I smoked my last cigarette just over 10 years ago after 50 years of 2 packs + per day and working in poorly ventilated concert environments when you might have over 2,000 people puffing away. Like most smokers of my generation, it was never going to happen to me was it? I derided any suggestion that 2nd hand smoke was dangerous and thought I was invincible. I am now in End Stage COPD as a result. The thing is, I was extremely angry with myself because actually quitting smoking was one of the EASIEST things I've ever done. I just went cold turkey and stopped one afternoon after my doctor told me the bad news. Yes, I know a reason really helps but the fact is the "addictive" nicotine is gone out of your system after just 3 days and what is left is the pure habit which needs to be broken. There is no other "addiction", it's all in the mind. I did it by chewing gum for 2 years following which I just stopped chewing gum and that was it, I've never wanted a cigarette since. The key thing is to want to stop. No-one or nothing can stop for you, but if you really want to quit, you'll find it easier than you imagined. To all you smokers out there: quit while you're ahead because trust me, a living death when you're still in your 50's is not an attractive future for you.. And if that isn't enough of an incentive, here in the UK a pack of cigs will set you back £146 per week for a 2 pack a day habit, that's £7,592 per year! Other countries will not be that expensive but it's still equivalent to a small brand new car every year, never mind your health issues. To anyone currently in the process of quitting: good luck, keep it up - it will be worth it in the end..and it's easier than you think.
Rammstein were arrested in USA due to their performance, where Flake and Till simulated sex on stage during Buck Dich song. Then, after few another months, Rammstein are back in Europe and they played only in Europe for next 10 years. After those years, they sold Madison Square Garden twice and sold another US places without a clearing their "name". But they can't do that Buck Dich performance. Amerika ist wunderbar! :D
actually, legally (in most states) they are the same. most states if you pee in public that's not charged as a lewd act. it's a sex offense. in most cases, it's up to the local District attorney how they want to charge you, and of course- up to the police if they want to cite and arrest you in the first place. since we have a for-profit penal system, police generally want to charge you in this country. and a lot of places in this country are getting more and more fundamentally Christian and like to everly punish behavior based on their religion rather than the law. (which is the original source of 'lewd' behavior- because according to the Bible and St. Augustine- the human body is lewd).
Went to see Opeth for the first time when they were in norway where i live, and a couple songs in i felt it was empty behind me, i checked and a young guy much shorter than me stood right behind me with very little to no view. I was in front row and so i let him take my place. Never seen someone so happy before! Must have been his first time seeing Opeth too :D
Kudos to you. I remember seeing Rammstein at the front at a festival and a tiny girl who'd traveled from Honduras to see them was behind me so I let them go ahead of me... Only for a 6'8'' lug of shit to then stand in front of her the whole show. Fuck people like that.
How many of you remember in 1996 when I hit an extremely wrong note at the end of act 1 in front of 1000 people including my whole high school on the night they were taping? That's right, no one. Don't be nervous to play/sing, no one really cares.
Not these days, there is a cellphone recording just about everywjere looking for a future viral vodeo. Im a musician and I went viral in the town I live in over a stupid fight video. I suck so my videos only get about 20 to 30 views, this video has fucking 20K views,lol
@@trooper9013 Mine was a huge high school musical production. We did no no Nannette from the 20’s. I was the male lead with a solo to end act 1. It was so bad, I wish someone would put it online from vhs.
When I quit smoking I rewarded myself with a Boogie Mark V, and more recently a 1997 PRS CE-22. Without spending money on smokes, both were very easy to afford.
Excellent advice for the shy singer - in the late sixties, someone had a similar technique for helping people learn a second language - each learner would take on a role, and they suddenly were less worried about making mistakes - they could let the mistakes be the responsibility of the role they were playing.
People enjoy things differently. Personally, I detest coming to a show on which i had to fork out a considerable amount of money, only to be pushed and shoved by a bunch of kids when I'm trying to enjoy some excellent music. You do you, man.
I saw metallica a few months ago everybody was standing so i did to but then a jackass behind is yelling sit down! It was realy anoying cause i didn't see shit!
Depends on your purpose when spending money to go to a show, if you pay to be high up on a seat available, then fucking use it, if you pay to be standing up and near the pits then guess what, fucking stand up and mosh your way in or out of the pit. I personally prefer going to the 'cancha' section (don't know the term in English, but you know, the part that does not have seats) but staying out of the pit and enjoy the show with other people that don't want to be part of the pit as well. Greetings
John Crafton I took a class about substance abuse after getting a DUI where state-conducted investigations showed there is no evidence to support contact highs being possible. Look into it brother!
I researched it after a close friend and shipmate was kicked out of the Navy for popping on a piss test. We're talking about Mr. Goody Two Shoes here - a man that never smoked, never drank, and never partook of a controlled substance. His only exposure to pot was at a Van Halen concert where damn near everyone in his seating area was smoking weed. He felt funny and had me come pick him up halfway through the concert. He failed the next urinalysis. When I picked him up, he was high. I asked our mutual friends who were there with him (they didn't want to leave), and they said he didn't smoke anything. I trust him and I trust them. The "no evidence to support" reports don't work if they don't accept the evidence they're given. The official stance - the reason he was booted out, besides the "no tolerance" policy - was that there was no evidence to support his claim. They dismissed his claim entirely only because they'd never actually seen it happen. It's easy to dismiss something if you're willing to ignore the evidence right in front of you. Think of it like this: We're talking about an enclosed environment with so much smoke you might as well be hot-boxing. Don't tell me that you can't get high that way.
TheOneTrueAJ shit man.... I went and saw The Sword and Clutch a couple of years ago.... the folks in the "pit" were sitting around in smoke circles, doing the "hippie spin", and just generally chilling and getting to know each other..... it was kind of an odd experience. The show was fucking AWESOME though! Probably one of the best shows I've ever seen
All I have to say is I woke up at 9am (Saskatchewan, Canada) and 1st email i se is you course. Paid right away no questions asked. 11hours later and after a long days of work I'm checking this video while sownloading the files! Thanks Glenn!
Another non-smoker with the help of Chantix...I only had to do half of the treatment and I was off cigarettes...I also had some emotional reasons due to friends dying too young....I sang to over 400 people at my Wedding reception, I had only done a little at friends houses when we jammed....but my wife wanted me to sing " Wonderful Tonight" and I went into the zone when I did...it was crazy like I went on auto pilot...YMWV
your second response was incredibly insightful and kind. not that I didn't expect that from you, but I really appreciate seeing such a genuine answer. being shy on stage/while performing can be a massive struggle. your integrity and character shines through in that response, dude! mad respect!
Quitting smoking is all down to what works for you, and like what Glenn said, don't give up and reward yourself. My Dad smoked for roughly 20 years and was able to quit by turning to cinnamon gum when nicorette and patches didn't work. He'd have a piece of Big Red gum or its equivalent whenever he got a craving and was able to quit that way.
Not just singing, Steve Vai actually sung a lot back in his college bands and with Zappa etc. His whole approach to performing on the guitar is bringing a stage persona, and a look he fantasized about as a teenager. He wanted to be super confident effortless and dominate on stage. He would also practice in front of a mirror to make sure his hands looked beautiful when playing. He is always being a completely different version of himself on stage.. His wife often says to him before shows "Are you Steve Vai Yet" to make sure he is in character.
I'm all for moshing, and push pits at shows are always a fun time FOR ME. But that usually never goes for the people around me, especially those who aren't in the pit. The whole point of the pit is to move to the music, not to bust someone's face open, and if u dont wanna be in the pit, then that's alright too. a lot of times the older generations and people who are new to the metal/hard rock scene and like this music but don't go to shows out of fear they'll get sucked into the pit. At that point it's logic, if the person wants to be in the pit, then go ham. If they dont, respect their decision. Keep up the good work glenn
Hey Glen! This is Brian. Love the show it’s awesome. You have inspired so many people and that in itself is inspiring! I am a long time musician and engineer. I recently started a channel of my own. Your show is one of my favorites. Stay safe and continue the good fight!
Very well said on the Decaptitated stuff, glad you didn't just assume you knew what happened, and actually gave a logical point of view and sound advice.
Stepping into a character was the same advice I was given first year of university and it really does help, it allows you to just enjoy the experience and put on a show. Great video Glenn, really enjoyed these viewers comments videos as of late!
Here's an oldschool tip for gigs where you wanna stand and you are in the front of the crowd - If you feel like people are getting too pushy and up in your nose, just raise your fists to your plexus, raise your elbows a bit and try to stand your ground with your feet separated 20-30 cm (maybe a foot). Worked for me forever since. OH! And if you want to move in a direction and it's a crowd - same principle, only you need to jump a few time (toward said direction) when people close you up. Sooner or later you will get to that beer/stage/friend/chick ;)
I stopped smoking by reading Alan Carr’s Easy Way book and feel compelled to post this whenever the subject is mentioned. It’s worked for quite a few people I’ve recommended it to. 20+ years smoking and quit cold turkey no issues, 5 years or so free now.
Playing a character is key for introverts/shy people (as you stated)! Mike Patton (not exactly an introvert but still), David Bowie, Alice Cooper, and John Frusciante did it, plus it's a really cool out of body experience since you can be whoever you want to. Anyways, love your channel! Cheers from the U.S.A
Good advice on the shyness. I also had that problem. As a jeans and T-shirt kid I bought myself some leather pants and vest and with the guitar on "became someone else" Takes a little while but works.
Great advice for shy performers. Bruce Wayne became Batman to kick ass, same trick applies to a whole host of situations. I’ve never had stage nerves but even I do this to help come out of my box a bit more.
Full agree with Glen on the advice for the shy singer. To add to it, David Bowie was incredibly shy so he invented these characters that we all know and love.
Freddie Mercury. He was an incredibly shy man, and you look at any video of Queen on stage, or any of their music videos, and he's got this persona he puts on. It's something like that. Putting a character on.
That's why I prefer to go to theaters with giant floors. If people wanna sit, they get balcony seats. If I go to something like Pineknob I'll sit, except that time Slayer played. Everybody rushed the pavilion and it was awesome.
i don't buy that "just be a different person" thing when trying to do music live. I think for most people, it's just about stopping to be too self conscious, especially if you're introverted. Nobody knows what you're like inside and yourself either. I think it's good for people to realize they're not so important, especially when they're at the beginning of something. If you're meant to be big in the future, people will refer to what you're now to judge and recognize what you were and will think they saw what you would be right away, which is also false. So take the compliments, keep improving yourself but always remember there is a tremendous potential for lies to be said about such things.
I took my 8 and 10 year old boys to see Slayer earlier this summer. They're both tiny, and I'm 6'5". We were in seats, but really good ones reasonably close to stage. *Everyone* stood, so I had to stand too while my boys stood on their seats. I felt kind of bad for the people behind me, but I felt better for my boys getting that experience.
I my current band our singer was nervous as hell cos he'd been away from music for a while and I told him that I wasn't nervous at all for the following reason. I have played many times with the other guys and have total faith that they're gonna nail it so I know it's gonna go well, I know I'll do my job well and if/when I make a mistake I'm experienced enough to cover it up. So, if I didn't think that he would go out and kill it I'd be nervous , but I wasn't because I know that everyone in my band is fucking great at what we all do including him. He later told me that he found it super helpful to know I had faith in him.
What you said about being a different self. I love that. I'm a very shy person by nature and always hated being on stage but loved playing metal. I always felt like I was a bit Looney for doing exactly that. Its good to know I'm not the only one who uses a "different self" while on stage.
Dude, the Prog Metal lesson is a bargain! It's really cheap, too bad I don't fucking have the money 'cause I'm a broke shit. Maybe another day. Thanks for all the knowledge you bring us Glenn!
Great advice for the question and when I saw the title it is EXACTLY what I said! Being on stage playing music is a lot like acting I suppose. I suppose once she gets on stage the first time she will realize this like many other artist. Thanks Glenn! I have not stopped by in a while but, I am glad to see you doing well.
I remember seeing a Peter Frampton concert and during one of the songs while everyone was sitting down one of the guys up front decided to stand up and Frampton stopped in the middle of the song to tell him to sit down... It was fucking awesome!
One thing that's helped a number of my mates stop smoking was to stick the money they would have spent on tabs in a jar. When(well, if, it doesn't always work first time) they see the money they would have spent on like 4000 B&H over 6 months - these days it's end up about £1200-1300 at least, that can go on a hell of a treat.
About cleaning strings after use (while recording, rehearsing or even after gigs): Use Fast Fret! Easy, fast and if you re-apply it before a shred-session: my 7 month's old son's babybottom isn't as smooth as my strings are after regular use of fast fret! *insert cheesy commercial heavy metal music here!*
Heyo Glenn! Recently I've been inspired to start my own band and start making music but I have no idea where to start. Within the five months of me playing guitar I've already done a couple of showcases and I've made two songs so far. (I'm a quick learner.) I'm only in highschool so am I moving too fast? -Is there anything I can do now to help better prepare me for the future? -Where does a beginner band start in the music industry? -How do you make a memorable song? Also I literally just started watching your channel and i just have to thank you for all of the useful band tips! And I'm sorry this is so long!!! You don't have to answer all the questions
Hey Glenn, just wanted to thank you real quick, i am a rookie when it comes to recording and i finally managed to get some good mixes down. still have to use Superior Drummer but its a start. thanks man, everything i know i know from you!
G'day Glenn I joined a band 2 months ago. I'm the bassist (yes my mommy said its okay lol ) after a few weeks of rehearsals that went well, and a few really fun Gigs i feel like i'm gelling with the drummer well and becoming a good rhythm section. however after our third gig that went incredibly well our guitarist/vocalist said we need to be more professional, and convinced that this is how we're gonna take it to the next level, He sent us a list of rules of how to conduct ourselves New band Code of conduct - No profanity onstage - No alcohol at any point during the show even afterwards - stay in your position on the stage for the whole show unless going for a scheduled break - avoid excess movement on stage (Head Banging and dancing) Absolutely no stage diving or playing in the crowd!!! - Do not interact with the crowd, do not encourage moshing. - Refrain from banter besides what has been rehearsed (introducing songs) - No encores even if encouraged. We are there to provide a service, not more than what we are paid for. - No chatting with attendees after show - Do not accept free food or drinks from venue even if included in performance contract - All members are expected to update and maintain instruments to highest standard. Guitarist and Bassist to have new strings on their guitars put on before each show and take their instruments to Professional guitar techs at least once a week. and Drummer to have new skins on drums, every show! No Exceptions! Nothing was wrong with our behavior before. we were never drunk or let showmanship ruin the actual playing of the songs, I feel like hes trying to turn us into those backing bands you see for singers on the X-factor, and as for getting our instruments maintained to this level its ridiculous. I'm not a cheap bassist, I re-sting my instruments every month or two but Jesus Christ we've only played three gigs and they're all unpaid shows I cant spend $50 on strings and $85 on pro setups every week. nor can the drummer afford new heads every week. we are all University students, its easy for our front man because his parents pay his school fees and rent/utilities and still has his own part time job and government dole. he essentially has a full time wage of expendable income. whereas we struggle to rub two pennies together most of the time. Is he being unreasonable and should we leave the band? I think so Fuck You from Canberra Glenn!!!!!
That is good advice for shy singers. I will try it. The only problem with that is it could present another problem where you present a facade and then people might expect you to be the same person in real life as you are in performance. If it's a huge difference it might lead to some confusion.
For the shy stuff, I can relate. I got into guitar after witnessing live jazz and blues music, and heard two tracks that I loved so much, that I wanted to play them myself. Shortly afterwards, I picked up a guitar for the first time, and in 3 months, I was on stage "playing" those songs. Given that I can barely even talk on stage, it was quite a nerve-wracking experience even in front of a crowd of less than 15. As the singer in question is talented, unlike me, she should have no problem. If I were to start off again, I'd play in front of friends or family who you respect the opinions of, then move on to private jam sessions, and possibly gigs in bars or clubs. Each step has its own level of pressure, and it simply takes practise to ease the nerves. Best of luck! @Glenn, love the channel, keep 'er lit!
Champix did the trick for me too. I stopped 10 years ago. One attempt, never fell of the wagon. My advice? Go straight to Champix and be willing never to smoke again, ever. I really loved to smoke but never even tought about touching a cigarette again. You want to reward yourself? Fine. Go for a ride on your bike, a run, a swim... You'll find your biggest reward is your health.
I am the bassist and vocalist in my band. At first your bass player jokes pissed me off a little bit , but I have since embraced them. I'll probably wear a few of your bass player shirts at shows. Rock, on Glenn, keep those Audio tutorials coming \m/
Cheers for stopping smoking! It took me years to stop after reaching 4 packs a day at one point! I always say, Quitting smoking is easy. It's not starting again that's the tough part! ;)
0:40 I thought I was the only one who hated people doing that! It happen to me at my first Alice Cooper concert too, I was around 20 years old, but it was a freaking theater with small sits and a weird steep angled floor, I have big feet so it was very uncomfortable. But after almost 15 years of waiting for him to come to Argentina again I just tried to enjoy the experience as much as I could. I believe I still have a balloon staged somewhere in my parents' house
I've a friend who has been a singer and bass player for over 20 years. She suffers stage fright and has learned to deal with it. You can perform quite well with stage fright.
On the subject of sitting/standing at a show where there are seats, it really depends on the show, what venue it is, etc. I went to see a Queens of the Stone Age concert at the O2 in Greenwich back in November, and I remember going right up to the front and standing/dancing on one of the elevated seating areas; thing is about that however, is that the seats A) were not directly behind me and B) they all were ascending, as is the typical arena setup, and a lot of people towards the front were doing it as well. Plus who sits for a QotSA gig xD But in contrast, I remember going to an indie gig in a smaller yet still seated venue that was purely horizontal in its seating, and even if the person was like 4ft tall they'll obscure your view.. So yeah it really depends on a lot of things, and its a debate that'll continue for many years to come!
Saw Nightwish a couple years ago. Wound up behind a guy with at least 1 1/2 meters long hair that he was windmilling around. He moved about during the show, so he bothered everyone a little bit, but not for a whole set. Met a very drunk dad there. He was fun to talk to. He asked me if he should try to get to the front, I told him GO FOR IT! and then he went. I wonder how he is doing now?
''Step into a character'' that's a good advice but I think people could easily get it wrong. The point is to still be yourself but to discover that side of you that's gonna be the entertainer on stage. If you try to force a role on you it's not gonna work. You've put it right by saying ''finding a different version of herself''. That's just how it feels to me after I've had the first 10 or 20 gigs under my belt. It's not really about being a character but finding that fire in yourself and it can be fueled by literally anything depending on who you are
about quiting smoking - I 've never had to quit smoking because I never did it, but if you're struggling with some bad habbits, scientifical research says it's easier to REPLACE bad habbit with the new one (good), than just getting rid of it. Check out Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. One of greatest books I've ever read. I am cutting my weight right now, it's good to read about such things when trying to make our lives better. Then it's not about believing something is doable. Not magic anymore, just science.
Sometimes it works to get shy people preforming, sadly not all the time, 石本知恵美 Chiemi Ishimoto did leave the Mass of the frementing Dregs because of panic disorder, No matter where she is, I hope she is doing fine.
9:50 Mission accomplished Glenn. I always clean up my guitars when I finish a practice session. I like to take care of them because it's hard to get an expensive guitar when you're only a student. Even if I can't take care of the strings I try to take care of the rest of the instrument.
Definitely recommend having a character to use for performing... Off stage I'm the guy who is happy to sit at the end of the bar by himself keeping to myself... but on stage I totally switch, but thats stage/performance me
I’m 15. If you ask me, I think there are some shows where you can sit. A some were you shouldn’t. If Metallica or Megadeth, get up and head bang like there’s no tomorrow. Brian Wilson and Boston however, you should sit and when the song ends, give them a standing ovation. That was the best part about the Brian Wilson concert I went to.
In regards to the shy vocalist she could also do like Jim Morrison did at first and face away from whats making her nervous until she's comfortable enough to turn around and face it
Here's the thing about shyness: a lot of famous performers, musicians and actors, are shy. It's seems like the more over-the-top the performer is, the more shy they are. I like what you said about putting on a persona. Michael Jackson was said to be shy If it's a singer, the singer should start doing karaoke. At a karaoke event, you aren't expected to be good. However, not only you get practice at a live venue, but you can work out issues with being shy and performing. Everyone at the events tend to be supportive. That being said, you will be stuck with popular music. I do hate that I can't find the lineup of labels like Nuclear Blast and Napalm :(
I have mixed views about the "sitting down at a rock concert" thing, since a rock concert can be played in the streets (no seats), at venues (little to no seats), in theaters (seats all over) or at arenas (no seats in the playing field, seats elsewhere). I get that some folks are just a bit too old or get too tired to be standing up all the time. My parents always complain that there are never seats in my band's shows (we play in small live music venues with little to no seats because we can't afford anything else at this point), and I get where they're coming from. I myself am just 25 and sometimes when I go to live shows I thank Jesus that there's somewhere I can just rest my butt for five minutes before rocking out again. Then again, as a live musician, if I see anyone sitting at my show, it brings me down, since the first reaction I have is "they're not enjoying it" (we pride ourselves as a band in having AND being a lot of fun when playing live). While rationally I know that we're all human and get tired, it still feels bad. Obviously there's a lot of nuances there that I'm not getting into, but I just wanted to express my general opinion on the matter, not write a fucking Bible, so... yeah, you do you as long as you're not screwing anyone else over.
A tip for the girl with stage fright! I've found it to be a lot easier if when I've had someone close to perform for alone, and that this person later is visible in the crowd. To have at least one person that you know likes it and supports you gives you a kind of direction on stage. I've also had a lot of problems with shaking on stage, even when I'm not really that nervous! I once got a tip that doing some push ups and running lets some of that excess energi out and it really helps a lot with the shaking.
Instead of anything Line 6, my personal opinion on "the best amp" is the Orange Micro Terror. Use a Tube Screamer, and you can easily be heard over a drummer.
About venue staff showing up late. We actually had to cancel a show in Madrid because we had asked for 5 stage hands at 3 pm. We got 3 guys at 5 pm and they couldn't get the sound system ready by showtime. We had all kinds of problems at every show in Spain so personally I'm never going to play there again. Fuck that shit.
My anxiety's bad enough that I can't even practise in my own bedroom. Last time I played my guitar was November last year, when I was testing it with a new amp that I purchased. I don't even have the thought to play my guitar now because my mind just automatically shuts that thought down out of fear of embarrassment; "you'll never be good enough to play it, all your neighbours despise it, even your own family thinks you're crap". The worst thing though? Even with all the medication I have to try and combat this + depression, there are no other options for me to break this fear and crippling anxiety now thanks to the virus.
Thank you for the shynessadvice. As I have aspergers I have a real problem in social situations. Every bandpractice I've ever had has been brutal on my energy/confidence. I totally agree with inventing a persona, it worked for me most of the time. Ive not played a ton of gigs but I have played abroad and on some major festivals here in Sweden. The problem will probably not be stagerelated but actually after the show, meeting people and dealing with that. It was the same for me in the studio. Sorry for the long post but just wanted to give you some cred ^^ :-)
I'm not a singer but acting classes helped me a lot on not shying away from an audience. I think if you have the chance and the means, you should do it, at least a little.
Yeah.. I went to a Billy Talent show last summer. My favorite band, just after the mars volta. I was there trying to have fun, as at 17, singing with the band, fist in the air, jostling everything in my path. Except that today I'm 33 years old. The fun was not really there anymore. There I realized that I had no more report among this crowd of young people who are the new generation .. the "digital natives", those who are between 15 and 23 years old.
I'm paraphrasing, but there's a quote from Beck:MCS that goes, "If you wait until you're good enough to go on stage, you'll be debuting as an old man"
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Yep. No one is good enough without experience. You can't get experience by sitting in the audience.
i think the point is that you'll never be good enough in your own mind, so just go out there and do it.
I'm living proof of this. I've been trying my whole life to overcome my shyness while also thinking "oh when I'm a bit better, I'll get on stage". I've been playing guitar 32 years now and I'm turning 40 in November. My guitars have never seen the outside walls of my basement. Time flies and it's really easy to waste an entire lifetime being afraid of trying. Doesn't matter how good you are at what you do.
Beck is the man
Something to add on to what you said about shy musicians, and it is one of the best advice any of my teachers ever gave me. My piano professor told me that when I'm playing for people, I'm not presenting myself, I'm presenting the music and am giving the gift of music to the audience. All I can do is present it the best way I can.
I sit at every concert, my wheelchair is so comfortable!....Another great video Glenn, Many thanks for the great content!
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Hahaha XD Such a great one!
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That whole "invent a new version of yourself" thing is really good advice. If only more people knew that and actually did it. Not only is it useful in music, but pretty much any situation where you feel out of your element or uncomfortable.
Hey Glenn! Giving up smoking is simple - I've done it a thousand times haha. No, seriously, I smoked my last cigarette just over 10 years ago after 50 years of 2 packs + per day and working in poorly ventilated concert environments when you might have over 2,000 people puffing away. Like most smokers of my generation, it was never going to happen to me was it? I derided any suggestion that 2nd hand smoke was dangerous and thought I was invincible. I am now in End Stage COPD as a result. The thing is, I was extremely angry with myself because actually quitting smoking was one of the EASIEST things I've ever done. I just went cold turkey and stopped one afternoon after my doctor told me the bad news. Yes, I know a reason really helps but the fact is the "addictive" nicotine is gone out of your system after just 3 days and what is left is the pure habit which needs to be broken. There is no other "addiction", it's all in the mind. I did it by chewing gum for 2 years following which I just stopped chewing gum and that was it, I've never wanted a cigarette since. The key thing is to want to stop. No-one or nothing can stop for you, but if you really want to quit, you'll find it easier than you imagined. To all you smokers out there: quit while you're ahead because trust me, a living death when you're still in your 50's is not an attractive future for you.. And if that isn't enough of an incentive, here in the UK a pack of cigs will set you back £146 per week for a 2 pack a day habit, that's £7,592 per year! Other countries will not be that expensive but it's still equivalent to a small brand new car every year, never mind your health issues. To anyone currently in the process of quitting: good luck, keep it up - it will be worth it in the end..and it's easier than you think.
Rammstein were arrested in USA due to their performance, where Flake and Till simulated sex on stage during Buck Dich song. Then, after few another months, Rammstein are back in Europe and they played only in Europe for next 10 years. After those years, they sold Madison Square Garden twice and sold another US places without a clearing their "name". But they can't do that Buck Dich performance. Amerika ist wunderbar! :D
actually, legally (in most states) they are the same. most states if you pee in public that's not charged as a lewd act. it's a sex offense. in most cases, it's up to the local District attorney how they want to charge you, and of course- up to the police if they want to cite and arrest you in the first place. since we have a for-profit penal system, police generally want to charge you in this country. and a lot of places in this country are getting more and more fundamentally Christian and like to everly punish behavior based on their religion rather than the law. (which is the original source of 'lewd' behavior- because according to the Bible and St. Augustine- the human body is lewd).
they do played buck dich in canada
yo im such a homie i watched the video with adblocker then again without it
Derek Charette #MakeGlennFullTime
Rudy Ayoub same!!! Always do this for SMG and a select few other great channels.
Same bro
Went to see Opeth for the first time when they were in norway where i live, and a couple songs in i felt it was empty behind me, i checked and a young guy much shorter than me stood right behind me with very little to no view.
I was in front row and so i let him take my place.
Never seen someone so happy before!
Must have been his first time seeing Opeth too :D
RESPECT, good for you, that should be normal but unfortunately there are too many selfish arsewipes these days.
It's like being at a parade on the side of a street. You always let the kids up front so they can see.
It's good to see that there's people out there that aren't self-centred fuckheads. Good work mate :-) 🤙
Kudos to you. I remember seeing Rammstein at the front at a festival and a tiny girl who'd traveled from Honduras to see them was behind me so I let them go ahead of me... Only for a 6'8'' lug of shit to then stand in front of her the whole show.
Fuck people like that.
I fucking love Opeth
How many of you remember in 1996 when I hit an extremely wrong note at the end of act 1 in front of 1000 people including my whole high school on the night they were taping? That's right, no one. Don't be nervous to play/sing, no one really cares.
Not these days, there is a cellphone recording just about everywjere looking for a future viral vodeo.
Im a musician and I went viral in the town I live in over a stupid fight video.
I suck so my videos only get about 20 to 30 views, this video has fucking 20K views,lol
coming from punk, generally the wrong note isn't too bad if you correct quickly and stay on rhythm
@@trooper9013 Mine was a huge high school musical production. We did no no Nannette from the 20’s. I was the male lead with a solo to end act 1. It was so bad, I wish someone would put it online from vhs.
When I quit smoking I rewarded myself with a Boogie Mark V, and more recently a 1997 PRS CE-22. Without spending money on smokes, both were very easy to afford.
Same but with weed,lol
200 a month plus a pack a day, nahhhhh
Excellent advice for the shy singer - in the late sixties, someone had a similar technique for helping people learn a second language - each learner would take on a role, and they suddenly were less worried about making mistakes - they could let the mistakes be the responsibility of the role they were playing.
I can only play in my bathroom were the acoustics are best. 12 pack and bong next to the toilet so I don't have to stop for nothing
Peyote Pete Don’t forget the Cheetos!
sitting at a rock show is like eating soup with a fork
People enjoy things differently. Personally, I detest coming to a show on which i had to fork out a considerable amount of money, only to be pushed and shoved by a bunch of kids when I'm trying to enjoy some excellent music. You do you, man.
I saw metallica a few months ago everybody was standing so i did to but then a jackass behind is yelling sit down! It was realy anoying cause i didn't see shit!
If you're on the floor, you stand. If you're in the risers, you sit.
Fnassau i love Glenn..he is dead wrong on this. I bet young Fricker would smack himself for telling people to sit at rock shows.
Depends on your purpose when spending money to go to a show, if you pay to be high up on a seat available, then fucking use it, if you pay to be standing up and near the pits then guess what, fucking stand up and mosh your way in or out of the pit. I personally prefer going to the 'cancha' section (don't know the term in English, but you know, the part that does not have seats) but staying out of the pit and enjoy the show with other people that don't want to be part of the pit as well. Greetings
man you are doing a great job , who needs an expensive music school education when gents like you are spreading quality content for free !
Tushar P Saikia it’s not free you pay for it by fueling monetization
Go to stoner metal shows instead. Everybody's chill and groovin'.
And get a contact high bad enough to be legally impaired (or pop on a piss test at work)? No thanks.
John Crafton I took a class about substance abuse after getting a DUI where state-conducted investigations showed there is no evidence to support contact highs being possible. Look into it brother!
I researched it after a close friend and shipmate was kicked out of the Navy for popping on a piss test. We're talking about Mr. Goody Two Shoes here - a man that never smoked, never drank, and never partook of a controlled substance. His only exposure to pot was at a Van Halen concert where damn near everyone in his seating area was smoking weed. He felt funny and had me come pick him up halfway through the concert. He failed the next urinalysis.
When I picked him up, he was high. I asked our mutual friends who were there with him (they didn't want to leave), and they said he didn't smoke anything. I trust him and I trust them.
The "no evidence to support" reports don't work if they don't accept the evidence they're given. The official stance - the reason he was booted out, besides the "no tolerance" policy - was that there was no evidence to support his claim. They dismissed his claim entirely only because they'd never actually seen it happen. It's easy to dismiss something if you're willing to ignore the evidence right in front of you.
Think of it like this: We're talking about an enclosed environment with so much smoke you might as well be hot-boxing. Don't tell me that you can't get high that way.
bull shit. we're moshing and partying.
TheOneTrueAJ shit man.... I went and saw The Sword and Clutch a couple of years ago.... the folks in the "pit" were sitting around in smoke circles, doing the "hippie spin", and just generally chilling and getting to know each other..... it was kind of an odd experience. The show was fucking AWESOME though! Probably one of the best shows I've ever seen
All I have to say is I woke up at 9am (Saskatchewan, Canada) and 1st email i se is you course. Paid right away no questions asked. 11hours later and after a long days of work I'm checking this video while sownloading the files! Thanks Glenn!
Another non-smoker with the help of Chantix...I only had to do half of the treatment and I was off cigarettes...I also had some emotional reasons due to friends dying too young....I sang to over 400 people at my Wedding reception, I had only done a little at friends houses when we jammed....but my wife wanted me to sing " Wonderful Tonight" and I went into the zone when I did...it was crazy like I went on auto pilot...YMWV
What you said about creating an alter-ego to counter stage fright is some of the best advice anyone could ever give. It works - it really does !
your second response was incredibly insightful and kind. not that I didn't expect that from you, but I really appreciate seeing such a genuine answer. being shy on stage/while performing can be a massive struggle. your integrity and character shines through in that response, dude! mad respect!
Quitting smoking is all down to what works for you, and like what Glenn said, don't give up and reward yourself. My Dad smoked for roughly 20 years and was able to quit by turning to cinnamon gum when nicorette and patches didn't work. He'd have a piece of Big Red gum or its equivalent whenever he got a craving and was able to quit that way.
Not just singing, Steve Vai actually sung a lot back in his college bands and with Zappa etc. His whole approach to performing on the guitar is bringing a stage persona, and a look he fantasized about as a teenager. He wanted to be super confident effortless and dominate on stage. He would also practice in front of a mirror to make sure his hands looked beautiful when playing. He is always being a completely different version of himself on stage.. His wife often says to him before shows "Are you Steve Vai Yet" to make sure he is in character.
That suggestion for the singer who was scared was actually really good. FYG
I'm all for moshing, and push pits at shows are always a fun time FOR ME. But that usually never goes for the people around me, especially those who aren't in the pit. The whole point of the pit is to move to the music, not to bust someone's face open, and if u dont wanna be in the pit, then that's alright too. a lot of times the older generations and people who are new to the metal/hard rock scene and like this music but don't go to shows out of fear they'll get sucked into the pit. At that point it's logic, if the person wants to be in the pit, then go ham. If they dont, respect their decision. Keep up the good work glenn
Hey Glen! This is Brian. Love the show it’s awesome. You have inspired so many people and that in itself is inspiring! I am a long time musician and engineer. I recently started a channel of my own. Your show is one of my favorites. Stay safe and continue the good fight!
Sound guys showing up late?
What the hell happened to "Early is on time, On time is late, and late is unacceptable?"
Very well said on the Decaptitated stuff, glad you didn't just assume you knew what happened, and actually gave a logical point of view and sound advice.
Stepping into a character was the same advice I was given first year of university and it really does help, it allows you to just enjoy the experience and put on a show. Great video Glenn, really enjoyed these viewers comments videos as of late!
Here's an oldschool tip for gigs where you wanna stand and you are in the front of the crowd - If you feel like people are getting too pushy and up in your nose, just raise your fists to your plexus, raise your elbows a bit and try to stand your ground with your feet separated 20-30 cm (maybe a foot).
Worked for me forever since.
OH! And if you want to move in a direction and it's a crowd - same principle, only you need to jump a few time (toward said direction) when people close you up. Sooner or later you will get to that beer/stage/friend/chick ;)
I stopped smoking by reading Alan Carr’s Easy Way book and feel compelled to post this whenever the subject is mentioned. It’s worked for quite a few people I’ve recommended it to. 20+ years smoking and quit cold turkey no issues, 5 years or so free now.
Playing a character is key for introverts/shy people (as you stated)! Mike Patton (not exactly an introvert but still), David Bowie, Alice Cooper, and John Frusciante did it, plus it's a really cool out of body experience since you can be whoever you want to. Anyways, love your channel! Cheers from the U.S.A
congratulations on your 25k subscribers Glenn....... Always here to support you...
Good advice on the shyness. I also had that problem. As a jeans and T-shirt kid I bought myself some leather pants and vest and with the guitar on "became someone else" Takes a little while but works.
that tip to step into character is so fuckin awesome, i'm speechless!!!
Great advice for shy performers. Bruce Wayne became Batman to kick ass, same trick applies to a whole host of situations. I’ve never had stage nerves but even I do this to help come out of my box a bit more.
Full agree with Glen on the advice for the shy singer. To add to it, David Bowie was incredibly shy so he invented these characters that we all know and love.
Freddie Mercury. He was an incredibly shy man, and you look at any video of Queen on stage, or any of their music videos, and he's got this persona he puts on. It's something like that. Putting a character on.
That's why I prefer to go to theaters with giant floors. If people wanna sit, they get balcony seats. If I go to something like Pineknob I'll sit, except that time Slayer played. Everybody rushed the pavilion and it was awesome.
My stop smoking reward was a BC Rich, I still don't smoke but I should have bought anything other than a BC Rich
Mike Mixer I own a USA made bc rich and it rules.
Higher end ones are pretty good, though.
The Jr. V Standard is dope. Sounds great with decent pickups. 👍
Really? I've had a Mockingbird for about ten years now and it's still my favorite guitar.
Currently own a few NJ Deluxe Jr. Vs, and they sound great. There's just a bunch of cheap crap floating around that is easier to come by.
i don't buy that "just be a different person" thing when trying to do music live. I think for most people, it's just about stopping to be too self conscious, especially if you're introverted. Nobody knows what you're like inside and yourself either. I think it's good for people to realize they're not so important, especially when they're at the beginning of something. If you're meant to be big in the future, people will refer to what you're now to judge and recognize what you were and will think they saw what you would be right away, which is also false. So take the compliments, keep improving yourself but always remember there is a tremendous potential for lies to be said about such things.
Recently stopped smoking and a reward after a few months sounds lika a good idea, I think I'll get me one of those Lewitt mics you talked about!
Rotten*Sludge that's awesome man glad u were able to stop smoking
Good job dude! This Thursday will be a month smoke free for me. Get the mic and record something awesome!
I took my 8 and 10 year old boys to see Slayer earlier this summer. They're both tiny, and I'm 6'5". We were in seats, but really good ones reasonably close to stage. *Everyone* stood, so I had to stand too while my boys stood on their seats. I felt kind of bad for the people behind me, but I felt better for my boys getting that experience.
I my current band our singer was nervous as hell cos he'd been away from music for a while and I told him that I wasn't nervous at all for the following reason. I have played many times with the other guys and have total faith that they're gonna nail it so I know it's gonna go well, I know I'll do my job well and if/when I make a mistake I'm experienced enough to cover it up. So, if I didn't think that he would go out and kill it I'd be nervous , but I wasn't because I know that everyone in my band is fucking great at what we all do including him.
He later told me that he found it super helpful to know I had faith in him.
Thats great advice for shy singers. Good work as usual Glenn
What you said about being a different self. I love that. I'm a very shy person by nature and always hated being on stage but loved playing metal. I always felt like I was a bit Looney for doing exactly that. Its good to know I'm not the only one who uses a "different self" while on stage.
that's a great suggestion about the creating the persona for yourself going on stage... thanks!
Dude, the Prog Metal lesson is a bargain! It's really cheap, too bad I don't fucking have the money 'cause I'm a broke shit. Maybe another day. Thanks for all the knowledge you bring us Glenn!
I've gotta try that Alter-ego thing. Sounds perfect for me.
Great advice for the question and when I saw the title it is EXACTLY what I said! Being on stage playing music is a lot like acting I suppose. I suppose once she gets on stage the first time she will realize this like many other artist. Thanks Glenn! I have not stopped by in a while but, I am glad to see you doing well.
Great advice on the shy thing. Well said.
I remember seeing a Peter Frampton concert and during one of the songs while everyone was sitting down one of the guys up front decided to stand up and Frampton stopped in the middle of the song to tell him to sit down...
It was fucking awesome!
One thing that's helped a number of my mates stop smoking was to stick the money they would have spent on tabs in a jar. When(well, if, it doesn't always work first time) they see the money they would have spent on like 4000 B&H over 6 months - these days it's end up about £1200-1300 at least, that can go on a hell of a treat.
About cleaning strings after use (while recording, rehearsing or even after gigs): Use Fast Fret! Easy, fast and if you re-apply it before a shred-session: my 7 month's old son's babybottom isn't as smooth as my strings are after regular use of fast fret! *insert cheesy commercial heavy metal music here!*
I love to go to Steel Panther shows too! They're great.
Thank you for the reminder on the camera thing, I need to use that occasionally
Heyo Glenn!
Recently I've been inspired to start my own band and start making music but I have no idea where to start. Within the five months of me playing guitar I've already done a couple of showcases and I've made two songs so far. (I'm a quick learner.) I'm only in highschool so am I moving too fast?
-Is there anything I can do now to help better prepare me for the future?
-Where does a beginner band start in the music industry?
-How do you make a memorable song?
Also I literally just started watching your channel and i just have to thank you for all of the useful band tips! And I'm sorry this is so long!!! You don't have to answer all the questions
It's amazing how glenn still reads the comments to that crowd killing video!
they keep coming!
tell me about it! seems like a lot of people are mad about how others treat music performances! A little decency would be nice.
My friend has been a pro singer and musician for 27 years and has learned to cope with stage fright. It never goes away but she manages it.
This is the most creative and useful singing advice I've ever heard. Thank you so much.
Thanks Glen for the advice on singing/speaking in front of people or on stage
No problem!
Great advice thank you Glenn
I'm really digging the shampoo commercial intro that you've got going, man. Keep that glorious hair flowing!
Hey Glenn,
just wanted to thank you real quick, i am a rookie when it comes to recording and i finally managed to get some good mixes down. still have to use Superior Drummer but its a start. thanks man, everything i know i know from you!
G'day Glenn I joined a band 2 months ago. I'm the bassist (yes my mommy said its okay lol )
after a few weeks of rehearsals that went well, and a few really fun Gigs i feel like i'm gelling with the drummer well and becoming a good rhythm section. however after our third gig that went incredibly well our guitarist/vocalist said we need to be more professional, and convinced that this is how we're gonna take it to the next level, He sent us a list of rules of how to conduct ourselves
New band Code of conduct
- No profanity onstage
- No alcohol at any point during the show even afterwards
- stay in your position on the stage for the whole show unless going for a scheduled break
- avoid excess movement on stage (Head Banging and dancing) Absolutely no stage diving or playing in the crowd!!!
- Do not interact with the crowd, do not encourage moshing.
- Refrain from banter besides what has been rehearsed (introducing songs)
- No encores even if encouraged. We are there to provide a service, not more than what we are paid for.
- No chatting with attendees after show
- Do not accept free food or drinks from venue even if included in performance contract
- All members are expected to update and maintain instruments to highest standard. Guitarist and Bassist to have new strings on their guitars put on before each show and take their instruments to Professional guitar techs at least once a week. and Drummer to have new skins on drums, every show! No Exceptions!
Nothing was wrong with our behavior before. we were never drunk or let showmanship ruin the actual playing of the songs, I feel like hes trying to turn us into those backing bands you see for singers on the X-factor, and as for getting our instruments maintained to this level its ridiculous. I'm not a cheap bassist, I re-sting my instruments every month or two but Jesus Christ we've only played three gigs and they're all unpaid shows I cant spend $50 on strings and $85 on pro setups every week. nor can the drummer afford new heads every week. we are all University students, its easy for our front man because his parents pay his school fees and rent/utilities and still has his own part time job and government dole. he essentially has a full time wage of expendable income. whereas we struggle to rub two pennies together most of the time.
Is he being unreasonable and should we leave the band? I think so
Fuck You from Canberra Glenn!!!!!
Wow what a tool!
That is good advice for shy singers. I will try it. The only problem with that is it could present another problem where you present a facade and then people might expect you to be the same person in real life as you are in performance. If it's a huge difference it might lead to some confusion.
For the shy stuff, I can relate. I got into guitar after witnessing live jazz and blues music, and heard two tracks that I loved so much, that I wanted to play them myself.
Shortly afterwards, I picked up a guitar for the first time, and in 3 months, I was on stage "playing" those songs. Given that I can barely even talk on stage, it was quite a nerve-wracking experience even in front of a crowd of less than 15.
As the singer in question is talented, unlike me, she should have no problem. If I were to start off again, I'd play in front of friends or family who you respect the opinions of, then move on to private jam sessions, and possibly gigs in bars or clubs. Each step has its own level of pressure, and it simply takes practise to ease the nerves. Best of luck!
@Glenn, love the channel, keep 'er lit!
Champix did the trick for me too. I stopped 10 years ago. One attempt, never fell of the wagon. My advice? Go straight to Champix and be willing never to smoke again, ever. I really loved to smoke but never even tought about touching a cigarette again. You want to reward yourself? Fine. Go for a ride on your bike, a run, a swim... You'll find your biggest reward is your health.
A new rule, your vocalist isn’t who they seem to be.
I am the bassist and vocalist in my band. At first your bass player jokes pissed me off a little bit , but I have since embraced them. I'll probably wear a few of your bass player shirts at shows. Rock, on Glenn, keep those Audio tutorials coming \m/
Cheers for stopping smoking! It took me years to stop after reaching 4 packs a day at one point! I always say, Quitting smoking is easy. It's not starting again that's the tough part! ;)
Love your content keep going man
0:40 I thought I was the only one who hated people doing that! It happen to me at my first Alice Cooper concert too, I was around 20 years old, but it was a freaking theater with small sits and a weird steep angled floor, I have big feet so it was very uncomfortable. But after almost 15 years of waiting for him to come to Argentina again I just tried to enjoy the experience as much as I could. I believe I still have a balloon staged somewhere in my parents' house
I've a friend who has been a singer and bass player for over 20 years. She suffers stage fright and has learned to deal with it. You can perform quite well with stage fright.
On the subject of sitting/standing at a show where there are seats, it really depends on the show, what venue it is, etc. I went to see a Queens of the Stone Age concert at the O2 in Greenwich back in November, and I remember going right up to the front and standing/dancing on one of the elevated seating areas; thing is about that however, is that the seats A) were not directly behind me and B) they all were ascending, as is the typical arena setup, and a lot of people towards the front were doing it as well. Plus who sits for a QotSA gig xD But in contrast, I remember going to an indie gig in a smaller yet still seated venue that was purely horizontal in its seating, and even if the person was like 4ft tall they'll obscure your view.. So yeah it really depends on a lot of things, and its a debate that'll continue for many years to come!
Saw Nightwish a couple years ago. Wound up behind a guy with at least 1 1/2 meters long hair that he was windmilling around.
He moved about during the show, so he bothered everyone a little bit, but not for a whole set. Met a very drunk dad there. He was fun to talk to. He asked me if he should try to get to the front, I told him GO FOR IT! and then he went. I wonder how he is doing now?
Solid content. Love this show.
''Step into a character'' that's a good advice but I think people could easily get it wrong. The point is to still be yourself but to discover that side of you that's gonna be the entertainer on stage. If you try to force a role on you it's not gonna work.
You've put it right by saying ''finding a different version of herself''. That's just how it feels to me after I've had the first 10 or 20 gigs under my belt. It's not really about being a character but finding that fire in yourself and it can be fueled by literally anything depending on who you are
about quiting smoking - I 've never had to quit smoking because I never did it, but if you're struggling with some bad habbits, scientifical research says it's easier to REPLACE bad habbit with the new one (good), than just getting rid of it. Check out Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. One of greatest books I've ever read.
I am cutting my weight right now, it's good to read about such things when trying to make our lives better. Then it's not about believing something is doable. Not magic anymore, just science.
Sometimes it works to get shy people preforming,
sadly not all the time, 石本知恵美 Chiemi Ishimoto did leave the Mass of the frementing Dregs because of panic disorder,
No matter where she is, I hope she is doing fine.
9:50 Mission accomplished Glenn. I always clean up my guitars when I finish a practice session. I like to take care of them because it's hard to get an expensive guitar when you're only a student. Even if I can't take care of the strings I try to take care of the rest of the instrument.
I want a shirt that says “keep calm and blame the drummer” lol!!!
Definitely recommend having a character to use for performing... Off stage I'm the guy who is happy to sit at the end of the bar by himself keeping to myself... but on stage I totally switch, but thats stage/performance me
I’m 15. If you ask me, I think there are some shows where you can sit. A some were you shouldn’t. If Metallica or Megadeth, get up and head bang like there’s no tomorrow. Brian Wilson and Boston however, you should sit and when the song ends, give them a standing ovation. That was the best part about the Brian Wilson concert I went to.
HAHAHAA, THAT LAST LINE! Also greetings from the Philippines!
Nothing's better than being high af and watching Glenn !😁 just epic 🤟
In regards to the shy vocalist she could also do like Jim Morrison did at first and face away from whats making her nervous until she's comfortable enough to turn around and face it
Here's the thing about shyness: a lot of famous performers, musicians and actors, are shy. It's seems like the more over-the-top the performer is, the more shy they are. I like what you said about putting on a persona. Michael Jackson was said to be shy
If it's a singer, the singer should start doing karaoke. At a karaoke event, you aren't expected to be good. However, not only you get practice at a live venue, but you can work out issues with being shy and performing. Everyone at the events tend to be supportive.
That being said, you will be stuck with popular music. I do hate that I can't find the lineup of labels like Nuclear Blast and Napalm :(
I have mixed views about the "sitting down at a rock concert" thing, since a rock concert can be played in the streets (no seats), at venues (little to no seats), in theaters (seats all over) or at arenas (no seats in the playing field, seats elsewhere).
I get that some folks are just a bit too old or get too tired to be standing up all the time. My parents always complain that there are never seats in my band's shows (we play in small live music venues with little to no seats because we can't afford anything else at this point), and I get where they're coming from. I myself am just 25 and sometimes when I go to live shows I thank Jesus that there's somewhere I can just rest my butt for five minutes before rocking out again.
Then again, as a live musician, if I see anyone sitting at my show, it brings me down, since the first reaction I have is "they're not enjoying it" (we pride ourselves as a band in having AND being a lot of fun when playing live). While rationally I know that we're all human and get tired, it still feels bad.
Obviously there's a lot of nuances there that I'm not getting into, but I just wanted to express my general opinion on the matter, not write a fucking Bible, so... yeah, you do you as long as you're not screwing anyone else over.
Good shit. Glenn.
To the guy why asked about ‘capturing a true guitar tone’ : one option, though it is not cheap, is to check out a good mic from Earthworks.
A tip for the girl with stage fright! I've found it to be a lot easier if when I've had someone close to perform for alone, and that this person later is visible in the crowd. To have at least one person that you know likes it and supports you gives you a kind of direction on stage. I've also had a lot of problems with shaking on stage, even when I'm not really that nervous! I once got a tip that doing some push ups and running lets some of that excess energi out and it really helps a lot with the shaking.
Jesus hardcore show xD
The key to stage fright is this "if the crowd hasn't left or boo'd you off stage by the end of your set, the gig went fine"
Instead of anything Line 6, my personal opinion on "the best amp" is the Orange Micro Terror. Use a Tube Screamer, and you can easily be heard over a drummer.
About venue staff showing up late. We actually had to cancel a show in Madrid because we had asked for 5 stage hands at 3 pm. We got 3 guys at 5 pm and they couldn't get the sound system ready by showtime. We had all kinds of problems at every show in Spain so personally I'm never going to play there again. Fuck that shit.
Hey solid advice on this one.
My anxiety's bad enough that I can't even practise in my own bedroom. Last time I played my guitar was November last year, when I was testing it with a new amp that I purchased. I don't even have the thought to play my guitar now because my mind just automatically shuts that thought down out of fear of embarrassment; "you'll never be good enough to play it, all your neighbours despise it, even your own family thinks you're crap". The worst thing though? Even with all the medication I have to try and combat this + depression, there are no other options for me to break this fear and crippling anxiety now thanks to the virus.
Thank you for the shynessadvice. As I have aspergers I have a real problem in social situations. Every bandpractice I've ever had has been brutal on my energy/confidence. I totally agree with inventing a persona, it worked for me most of the time. Ive not played a ton of gigs but I have played abroad and on some major festivals here in Sweden. The problem will probably not be stagerelated but actually after the show, meeting people and dealing with that. It was the same for me in the studio.
Sorry for the long post but just wanted to give you some cred ^^ :-)
Love the show Brother!
I'm not a singer but acting classes helped me a lot on not shying away from an audience. I think if you have the chance and the means, you should do it, at least a little.
Yeah.. I went to a Billy Talent show last summer. My favorite band, just after the mars volta. I was there trying to have fun, as at 17, singing with the band, fist in the air, jostling everything in my path. Except that today I'm 33 years old. The fun was not really there anymore. There I realized that I had no more report among this crowd of young people who are the new generation .. the "digital natives", those who are between 15 and 23 years old.