WHY IT MAKES YOU MORE USEFUL: It avoids confusion. WHAT TO DO: Either lead or follow, but put somebody in charge of making quick decisions onstage. When the unexpected comes, let one person make the decision. You can always second-guess them later. THOUGHTS: The first time I heard the band at Saddleback Community Church inContinue reading “#51—APPOINT SOMEONE TO MAKE DECISIONS ONSTAGE”
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#90 – Flip The Switch
WHY IT MAKES YOU MORE USEFUL: It makes you consistently the best you can be. WHAT TO DO: Flip the ‘ON’ switch and give it your all. Tell yourself, every time you play, that thistime, this performance, this will be the best one you ever did. No holding back, no coasting, no excuses. You have to practice doing this, but you canContinue reading “#90 – Flip The Switch”
#79 – Don’t Ever Be Too Good For A Song
WHY IT MAKES YOU MORE USEFUL: When you embrace a song, no matter how simple, you set yourself up to play the best possible version of that song for your circumstances. WHAT TO DO: Drop the posing and respect the song. Simple songs, good simple songs are hard to write, and deserve respect. Continue reading “#79 – Don’t Ever Be Too Good For A Song”
#1 – Sing Along With What You Play
WHY IT MAKES YOU MORE USEFUL: It teaches you to hear a note before you play it. This enables you to more easily play what’s in your head. Also, it greatly improves your phrasing, which makes your playing more interesting. WHAT TO DO: Start by just playing a simple scale—the major scale, the pentatonic scale,Continue reading “#1 – Sing Along With What You Play”
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