| LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Help, im too shy ( is that the word for "timido"?) | |
| KillerAlex26 -- 04/04/2005, 19:46:49 -- #12468 | |
| ok, some classmates told me to join their group, they play all kind of stuff mainly Typic music ( musica tipica, Typic es tipica verdad?) but i just dont feel too comfortable, im scare that im not good enough, im that kind of persons that doesnt really trust his skills, and i want to join it, but im insecure, yes, i played in a group, we were a 6 piano group, and i have some experience in front of lots of peoples, but now i dont know if im good enough, im scared, my parents tells me that i play the piano good, but im just not sure, so, what can i do to face these fears, how do i know that im good enough without playing in front of them, i dont want to be embarrased.. (is that the word?) if im not good... well, i dont know if this have a solution, but some words or some advices will take out this shyness i have inside me. Hope u guys understand Ramoncillo | |
| Scot -- 04/04/2005, 20:55:25 -- #12470 | |
| You said it yourself: "face the fears" The only way you can know if you are good enough is to go and try it. The only man that never fails is the man that never tried anything, so go for it! If it does not work out, you learned something and you'll be better the next time you go for something new. You gotta believe in yourself or no one else will. | |
| ·Jesus -- 04/05/2005, 07:45:40 -- #12480 | |
| Hi, Ramoncillo! I agree with Scot. Don't give it too much importance. You lose nothing by spending one evening playing with your classmates. Then you'll see if you feel like playing with them. Ánimo, muchacho! Jesus | |
| Jazz+ -- 04/06/2005, 00:06:27 -- #12512 | |
| It doesn't really matter if you are "good" or not. And maybe the people you play with are not as great as you imagine. Many excellent players don't always play so "good". We are human and have bad days, so don't worry about it, once you start playing the fear will fade away, it's the moments before you play that are scary. And just because you don't play "good" in one situation doesn't mean you are not good. | |
| Jazz+ -- 04/06/2005, 11:09:34 -- #12518 | |
| Tell yourself " I will be good in the future." Therefore I can play not too good for now. Give yourself permission to play bad then it really can't matter very much. | |
| KillerAlex26 -- 04/06/2005, 13:42:58 -- #12530 | |
| well, i guess i have to face the fears but, man, its not that easy, and now they r following me around asking me if i want to... this is going to be a long week... and, well, i guess i dont lose anything... | |
| Dr. Whack -- 04/06/2005, 15:51:12 -- #12532 | |
| Just do it! You'll probably find out they are not as good as you think they are and that you fit in just fine:) Why else would they ask you and follow you around? | |
| KillerAlex26 -- 04/06/2005, 18:01:10 -- #12538 | |
| well, ok, ill try,i just hope i dont end up looking like a moron or something if somethingis wrong with my playing, anyway, thnx to u all for the time, ill talk to them and join the group,i havent play in front of lots of people in like 4 yrs., by the way, im just 16 :), aah, i have to listen to the relax cds i have here, im too nervous, im kind of acting like a kid, well, anyway, ill go for it, practice with the group and sunday well play in the church,( a little step first) and later will see where we going.. thats if i pass the "test" aah! ill stop writing,Ill watch the tape of some of my my old "shows" and relax, ill tell u whats going on later , that is if u guys want to know:), k, later... Ramoncillo | |
| Seb -- 04/06/2005, 18:11:21 -- #12540 | |
| Be sure to keep us updated :) | |
| KillerAlex26 -- 04/12/2005, 19:18:50 -- #12768 | |
| hi everyone, everything is going fine, i joined the group, played the sunday in the church, and yesterday in a birthday of one of my neighboors ( is that correct?, it means vecino in spanish), everything is going fine, but i have to tell, u, they practice a lots, ive been going to school almost falling asleep, we practice when we go out of schools and sometimes we keep practicing till 1:00 am, here in P.R. that is very late, well, i have to thank u all for the time, i apologize for the inconvenients (fgfgsdf, wathever) and have a nice day... Ramoncito | |
| ·Jesus -- 04/13/2005, 04:28:50 -- #12781 | |
| That's great, Ramon! Myself can't think of playing with a group yet, i have a lot of practise to do before that. Enhorabuena! | |
| KillerAlex26 -- 04/13/2005, 14:51:39 -- #12799 | |
| Hehe, i guess this experience has given me a little more confidence in myself, i still cant believe im playing again in a group. y calma piojo q el peine llega... | |
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