Quote Originally Posted by ohiopiper View Post
Even if you plan to play purely for your own enjoyment, playing a public set now and again is important. Not only will it steady your nerves as you get used to it, but will prepare you for the time you get caught off guard and can't talk your way out of an impromtu performance of a tune or two.
I need the get out and play for these reasons.
I'm also hoping that attending a week long clinic will also help improve my confidence. It's my nerves...stage fright I'd guess you could call it...