How to Avoid Getting Nervous at a Guitar Gig

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Practice every day

   This will help you master the piece you're playing.
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   Step 2: for about 30-90 minutes.

   It helps ease fears of playing in front of others if you play with others. , This group should consist of between 1 and 5 people who won't make fun of you or lower your self esteem in some other way. , Look for missed or incorrect notes and other mistakes.
   
   Continue playing for small groups until there are no errors. , Consider some questions like, will you be in prominent view? How many people will be watching? ,
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   Step 3: Get your band mates or some other musicians to play with.

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   Step 4: Build an audience of friends or family to watch.

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   Step 5: Record your performance in front of the small audience and compare it to a recording of you playing the piece alone.

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   Step 6: Asses the location of the performance in advance.

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   Step 7: On the day of the performance

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   Step 8: play for a small group at the venue beforehand

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   Step 9: if possible.

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