ewoks20 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Im originally a bass player but found being in bands isnt really for me I feel totally under pressure to make a commitment that I dont want to keep and I end up not enjoying the music Im making.So I havent gigged in a year and took up the guitar teaching myself the basics and writing my own material in the last 6 months. Im at the stage now where I can pretty confidently play the stuff by myself and pull it off to a decent standard (I think anyway).Im by no means a perfectionist and I wouldnt say my playing is amazing but I can hold my own so I guess my question is this.Do I book a gig now and run the risk of making a twat of myself cause Im not actually ready?Or do I hang on another year or so?For example whats more important to the quality of the songs or the quality of the playing?Any thoughts are appreciated Im a bit unsure at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 What's more important to you?Whether or not people like your songs/songwriting, or whether they like your technical ability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Record yourself playing and judge for yourself. Open Mic is also good for learning your trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewoks20 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I guess I want people to hear the songs so in a way that answers my question.I just dont want to have to feel apologetic for my playing like "Sorry if this is shit guys!"I've considered playing to a couple of mates first see what they think. Musical mates like not just any bozo o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I had a listen to a song on yr myspace, and while it didn't do that much for me (sorry!), I would say that you certainly wouldn't embarress yourself if you played a gig.But like what Sam said, play at a few open mic nights and see how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewoks20 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Cheers appreciate the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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