I'm in a contest sponsored by the "Guitar Center" stores where there may be as many as 6,000 competitors to see who is the best undiscovered blues guitarist in the USA. I'm a wee bit nervous, but I think I do have a chance at this particular competition - I just wondered if anybody had some brilliant advice for me so I do well. I am very prepared, but still... any words of wisdom would be welcome at this point. The first round for me is tomorrow night - I just broke a string on a guitar, and I think that's a sign of good luck, because now I need to put on a brand new set. Brand new set = "brand new day"? Wish me luck, and best wishes to all of you that do! - Paul
2007-03-12 04:29:39 · 6 answers · asked by Paul Hxyz 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Just wanted to say "thank you" to all of you - some very excellent advice here - its appreciated!
2007-03-12 07:24:49 · update #1
I do wish you luck! My hubby and I love the Blues and I feel a bit honored to answer your question! Don't try anything you haven't found to be tried and true, keep that great level of confidence you have going, and keep believing in your wonderful self...give 'em what they came to hear! God Bless! Annie
PS I'm a twin, and if I had been a boy, my name would have been Paul :)!
2007-03-12 04:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a musician, but my best advice is to play naturally. Be yourself. Don't try too hard, because you might over do it.
I am an American Idol Fan, and sometimes I notice that certain people have beautiful voices, but they try to hard rather than singing natural, and it doesn't sound good when it comes out.
If you are good, it will naturally show, so just keep practicing, and be yourself.
Good Luck!
2007-03-12 04:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best of Luck....Smile alot when you walk in, be gracious, and pretend you're sitting on your couch with a bunch of friends having a little blues session. Remember you're playing for people that like the blues and they're looking for you to succeed, not fail...They're on your side!
2007-03-12 04:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you know what you want, you just need to hear it from others. So play with "Your Soul, " and Best Of Luck. Remember legends weren't born over night.
2007-03-12 04:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by AWRAmale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go out and do your best. Remember that you are who you are. No one sounds like you and you sound like no one. When your up your the king of the world, your the star, and all eyes are on you. This is YOUR moment. Play it like you own it there bro!
2007-03-12 04:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by stormyradio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to some albert king if you havent done so , he is the king of the electric blues guitar, also johnny winter, good luck dude
2007-03-12 04:39:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋