Marian said: I would love to go to a music workshop someday. That is something I have
never done. It is very interesting to hear that crying/feeling extremely
nervous is a common thing when sharing a new song. I don't feel like I'm
a
nutcase! Crying is something that I can't seem to prevent, no matter how
hard I try. I wish I had more control sometimes. It can be very
embarrassing.
Yes, it's hard to share your own songs, especially at first. I used to get together
with a bunch of other musicians every week to play, mostly covers. When I started
writing, I'd drag one or two people into another room to play my latest creation.
Then, when I joined a songwriting group it got easier. We were all supposed to write a
song a week to present for critique. It was more embarassing to say you didn't have a
song than to present something that was a "throw-away." So, I always had something,
except for some reason the times that John Gorka stopped by. Then, I'd have to hang my
head and mumble "I don't have a song..." How embarassing!
lots of love
Anne
