How Much Support As A Musician Do You Get From Your Environment? |
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How Much Support As A Musician Do You Get From Your Environment? |
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May 29 2012, 05:27 PM |
There's that old and wise saying "a prophet is not accepted in his hometown (or is without honor in his hometown)" `reason being, all people have personality flaws and quirks that close friends and family are privy to. When you get on stage, these same people see through the spotlight at who you really are in person and don't get to enjoy the illusion in the same way strangers do. When close family / friends see someone admiring you, they intrinsically balk subconsciously "ha! you don't know him - it's a facade!"
My wife and daughter think I'm "cute" - they could never see me as "cool", so anything I could do or wear on stage would just make me "silly'er" in their eyes. For this reason, I prefer it when my family doesn't show up to a gig (with the exception of my parents - they rock!). It makes me feel self conscious on stage knowing that someone is perceiving me as silly when the persona I'm trying to project is cool and confident on stage. Bottom line is, you get a lot more respect and kudos from strangers than you will get from close friends and family. You can't fault them for that. It's just the way it is. -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
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May 30 2012, 12:50 AM
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Well, this is an interesting question...... I am the only musical person in my family, and as far as support goes I suppose my family supports me as much as non musical people can ( and there is a difference), but I get the most encouragement from first of all the people here at GMC , secondly the musicians and people I jam with.
-------------------- My Sound Cloud Profile: http://soundcloud.com/casinostrat
Gear I Use: Guitars: Gibson: Les Paul Custom, ES-339, and Faded Flying V Fender: American Stratocaster Deluxe (I think?) Epiphone: Les Paul 56' Gold Top and Les Paul Standard, Casino Yamaha: FG720S Accoustic Amps: Fender Champ, Peavey Bandit 112, and an ancient Epiphone Amp:) Effects: Digitech RP 500 Effects Pedal Picks: Dunlop Jazz IIIs Practice, Practice, Practice, and remember Every Artist Does Get Better Eventually! |
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May 30 2012, 02:58 AM
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GMC is an amazing place for the very reasons your talking about. It's a supportive community FULL of folks in to guitar, music, getting better, learning, and helping each other. If it were not for GMC, I must say my world would be a darker place. Being able to connect with folks from all over the world and celebrate each others accomplishments and support each other as we learn/write/etc. is an awesome thing. Todd Well said sir! GMC has not only helped me become a better guitar player, but also has helped me develop an appreciation for many styles of music, and discover that no matter where you go in this world, you will find people dedicated to the art of creating music. -------------------- My Sound Cloud Profile: http://soundcloud.com/casinostrat
Gear I Use: Guitars: Gibson: Les Paul Custom, ES-339, and Faded Flying V Fender: American Stratocaster Deluxe (I think?) Epiphone: Les Paul 56' Gold Top and Les Paul Standard, Casino Yamaha: FG720S Accoustic Amps: Fender Champ, Peavey Bandit 112, and an ancient Epiphone Amp:) Effects: Digitech RP 500 Effects Pedal Picks: Dunlop Jazz IIIs Practice, Practice, Practice, and remember Every Artist Does Get Better Eventually! |
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May 31 2012, 01:59 PM |
Always glad to help Yash thank you for your kind words!
Cosmin |
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May 31 2012, 09:47 PM |
Heeeeey come here lil' man >:D< we'll get you set on the right path of learning how to jam
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