From Casey Jefferson Posted from 115.133.110.25 on June 24, 2009 at 6:13 AM (GMT)
I've busked once, in my country, for 3 days. It was awful exprience, but I've learned a lot for sure.
Worst thing is not being nervous playing in the public, being messy with scores/stands etc, instead it's because of the extremely hot and humid weather throughout the day, even I was playing under shades, but still it's was awful to play all day long while sweating become wet and stinky. Indoor should be better especially with air-cons, I don't mind playing all day long!
However I must admit, busking is probably the most effective way to overcome stage fright. The result was instant! I no longer being nervous after the 3 days of busking, although it was awful experience but in the end I'm so grateful I did that.
From David Rowland Posted from 192.18.101.5 on June 24, 2009 at 11:25 PM (GMT)
The Salvation Army (a charity here in the U.S.) has their annual fund raising event between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They post volunteers with kettles out side of local stores. Most volunteers just ring a bell. Last year, I volunteered but I played my violin instead. For me, it was a good experience. The worst part was the cold that time of year. Passers by seemed appreciative of my music, many said it was a huge improvement over the bells. It also increased donations to the charity.
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Posted from 115.133.110.25 on June 24, 2009 at 6:13 AM (GMT)
I've busked once, in my country, for 3 days. It was awful exprience, but I've learned a lot for sure.
Worst thing is not being nervous playing in the public, being messy with scores/stands etc, instead it's because of the extremely hot and humid weather throughout the day, even I was playing under shades, but still it's was awful to play all day long while sweating become wet and stinky. Indoor should be better especially with air-cons, I don't mind playing all day long!
However I must admit, busking is probably the most effective way to overcome stage fright. The result was instant! I no longer being nervous after the 3 days of busking, although it was awful experience but in the end I'm so grateful I did that.
Posted from 192.18.101.5 on June 24, 2009 at 11:25 PM (GMT)
The Salvation Army (a charity here in the U.S.) has their annual fund raising event between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They post volunteers with kettles out side of local stores. Most volunteers just ring a bell. Last year, I volunteered but I played my violin instead. For me, it was a good experience. The worst part was the cold that time of year. Passers by seemed appreciative of my music, many said it was a huge improvement over the bells. It also increased donations to the charity.