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Do you think you are good enough to make it in the music business?
If you were able to get a break into the music business,do you think you are ready?
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Permalink Reply by Lorraine Doswell on -
Definitely not, and I don't think I ever would be. I am under no delusions about myself (I hope). For me, it's like when you stand in front of a mirror at home - actually, I never stand in front of a mirror - and all is good(ish), then you get in front of people and it does not sound 'quite' the same. I used to kick myself about this, but now I have just come to accept it. I can't see myself ever shaking off those nerves, but I could be totally wrong as I haven't been doing worship for that many years. Solo singing is most definitely not for me, it's always a relief when people start joining in with me. Thinking about it though, maybe I should try more techniques to overcome nerves, but I really do feel content in accepting that it is part of who I am, and I never thought I would see the day when I could truthfully say that.
God Bless. Lorraine
ps. Anyone got any good ideas for overcoming 'stage fright?.
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Permalink Reply by Nestor Luis Cruz on -
try singing in your church choir,usually singing wit a few people helps.I run the music ministry at my church(don't sing,sadly can't) but i know that when people are afraid to sing alone in front of people,they feel better with others around them.
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Permalink Reply by Christopher Anthony Dresbach on -
Stage fright is a fear that I have come to believe is motivated by focus on ourselves. However, I have not entirely gotten over it and sometimes I think God allows it to remain in us to keep us humble. I would certainly rather have it than get up and put on some kind of a great display of over-confidence. Prayer (or more prayer than usual) beforehand may help. I don't consider stage fright to always be selfishly motivated because we are taking part in getting others to focus on Christ. For example, when I notice the majority not getting into worship and praise of God, I wonder if my own praise and worship is somehow somewhat lacking on that occasion. It takes patience- this I know for sure. The setting that I minister in with singing is not your 'normal' setting. Sometimes the people would rather go outside to smoke a cigarette than give God glory. Please pray for me to be led by God to a better setting. This is not where I attend church. It is a faith-based recovery meeting where someone is needed on saturday nights to lead worship and so far I have sung without any music for two months or so rangin from hymns to "How Great Is Our God," "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)," "Holy Is The Lord", "We Fall Down", "Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is", "No Weapon", and other contemporary songs. Much of the crowd likes rock and roll, but I neither like it nor have the kind of voice to sing it.
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Permalink Reply by jeremiah adams on -
Yes I am good enough however, skill has little to do with it. See Lady Gaga - proof that talent and skill are not prerequisites.
I no longer have this as a dream. I have two kids to raise now, and it would do them harm to raise them on the road while touring.
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Permalink Reply by Allan Midgley on -
"What is she?" - I thing the word would be COLOURFUL!!!!! Very colourful lol. :)
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Permalink Reply by Matt Allison on -
Lady Ga Ga's class!
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Permalink Reply by Stevo on -
Would love to, don't feel the need to be ready. Too old, but a small break would be nice.
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Permalink Reply by Robby Thompson on -
I used to think a lot about that and the answer was Yes and so why won't God use me? After I hit my 30 mark 2 years ago, I think I have become much more content with God's plan for my life. If I get to write some great songs that "make it" into churches, that's awesome, but if I don't, I am cool with that too. I have settled down and learned to enjoy what God has given me at this moment and learned not to dwell on what could have been or what I want to happen in the future.
Psalm 131: 1-2 1-Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty.
I do not concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp.
2- Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me
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Permalink Reply by Fred Maupin フレッド マウピん on -
Good heart bro.. I think priorities can get mixed in ones desire to do "good." Even Saul did a "good" thing just wrong manner and wrong heart. 1st Sam. 13.
Too many young WLs trying to "make it big." (for Jesus of course) *sarcasim doesn't work well in a forum
~Fred
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Permalink Reply by Robby Thompson on
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I couldn't agree with you more. I have had the pleasure(sarcasm) of running sound for many up and coming worship leaders and christian bands over the last 9 or 10 years and I must say that more often than not, I am extemely disappointed in their attitudes. Call me naive, but if that is what I have to become to "make it" in this business, I pass.
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Permalink Reply by Christopher Anthony Dresbach on
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I agree. Where is the sincerity? It makes it harder for those who are sincere to get their music out. God will make a way, though, for the humble. It may not be the way we (yes, that means I) want it, but it will unravel in due season. I will remain humble, keeping my integrity no matter what, by His grace. It took me a long time to even get my voice out to people and then I finally allowed God to work through me recently in sharing the songs He inspired. My biggest fear was that people would give me too much praise. I have experienced it and I know it will happen from time to time. The key is in Proverbs: "Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth: a stranger, and not thine own lips." My heart's greatest desire is to serve Him in places where all the praise goes to Him alone. I may have to wait until I get to Heaven to see this as I wish to see it, but I believe there will be services and places I attend where all focus will be on Him in sincere humility.
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