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i only started learning guitar a few months ago and i've never sang in front of anybody, but i'm letting myself be peer-pressured by my good friend into performing at a cafe's next open mic. i would never admit it to him but i'm really excited, and it's even more motivation to continue practicing and getting better !!
Feb 2, 2025
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cmaj7 i've been so busy with work the past few weeks i don't think i'll be ready by the next one in march - hoping april maybe works out better !
Mar 2, 2025
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my friends hosted a little outdoor concert/open mic/fundraiser thing yesterday and overcome with love (that overshadowed my stage fright), i decided to sing a song in front of people for the first time ever. at open mics, i would usually read something i wrote or maybe play some flute with a band, but i’ve never even entertained the thought of singing. i’ve done karaoke many times, but i’ve always sang with my friends cuz i was too scared to do it alone. but even though i was singing alone last night, i wasn’t truly alone because i had one friend playing drums, another playing keys, another playing bass, and another on guitar. i also had a small crowd of friends, some close not, but all of them cheering me on and watching intently, with one them excitedly taking a video of me singing while i was wearing her oversized denim jacket and red heart-shaped sunglasses to help with the nerves (and the cold). i had my eyes glued to my phone the whole time out of nerves, and i didn’t sing too loud, but i sang nonetheless! and i felt so supported the whole time.
i think it’s important to do scary things in order to grow, and i think it is equally important to do those things in environments where you feel held, by friends and strangers alike!
i leave you with some advice i found on pinterest that i think is incredibly fitting and related to this sentiment :,)
Oct 6, 2024
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i performed at an open mic for the first time tonight and i was so nervous going in. i learned my songs yesterday and all of my previous performances have been much more formal and polished, so it was a major step out of my comfort zone to do something like an open mic. i absolutely loved it. even though i forgot some lyrics, missed some chords, and my legs were shaking the entire time, it was so worth it. it was a wonderful reminder that progress can’t be made without some mistakes and no one is gonna hear me if i don’t put myself out there. i met someone tonight that told me that it is a gift to be heard and holy shit that stuck with me because i realized that for the duration of my performance, everyone at the venue would hear me and that in itself was enough. it’s not a gift to be heard playing a song perfectly, otherwise shit would lose it’s value and nothing would have any level of significance. just get out there and do ur thing regardless of how perfect it is. making mistakes is one of the beautiful things about living and being human bruh go embrace it.
May 9, 2025
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i've never sang in my life before until about a month or two ago, and i don't know why?? i'm still working on getting the courage to sing in front of others but i'm getting there !!
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