Hi, Mike...way to go! I find that performing in front of people actually relaxes me, but most of my jobs are in dining rooms, where I provide ambiance...low volumes and not a lot of blatant interaction with the patrons.I play "second fiddle" to a ham sandwich!

Day work is super high stress. After a job that goes well, I'm totally relaxed, and, these days, that's with no liquer or other "relaxers". Plus, like flying planes, any landing you survive is a good one. There's usually instant gratification. A successful job is like peeing in a dark pair of pants...you just get that "nice warm feeling"!

I belive that you learn as much playing for the public for three or four hours as practising for 10 or 12. The added requirement to concentrate and "pull it off" makes for an efficient environment for improving.


Keep it up!

And, WELCOME!


Russ