tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277883507595966283.post2048074174500763148..comments2023-08-23T11:30:50.529+01:00Comments on The Fillmore Five Project: Big Day TomorrowKen Skinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970490152285414561noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277883507595966283.post-11804044478778944862008-03-16T13:07:00.000+00:002008-03-16T13:07:00.000+00:00Hey Frank, thanks for the tips... I wish I'd read ...Hey Frank, thanks for the tips... I wish I'd read them before the performance :-) They'd actually have been really helpful in hindsight! D'Oh!Ken Skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970490152285414561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277883507595966283.post-16607905058807340792008-03-14T17:53:00.000+00:002008-03-14T17:53:00.000+00:00Slight typeo: "I'm sure I'd a be fine." should be...Slight typeo: "I'm sure I'd a be fine." should be "I'm sure you'll be fine" <BR/><BR/>I typed it too fast and didn't re-read the last sentence...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277883507595966283.post-65337377015343966852008-03-14T17:51:00.000+00:002008-03-14T17:51:00.000+00:00Hey there again,Good luck for tomorrow. Regarding...Hey there again,<BR/><BR/>Good luck for tomorrow. <BR/><BR/>Regarding playing it for Tim, I think it is a good idea. In fact, I'd almost suggest that after you play it for Tim (a couple of times), you might invite a couple of friends over to play it for them too. <BR/><BR/>I believe that the more you play it in front of other people the more comfortable you'll become playing it. Plus, that will put distance between the new version and the old versions you mentioned...<BR/><BR/>Aside from that, keep in mind that everyone needs to play their song for the class... So I honestly doubt that too many people are worried about your song, as they have their mind on their performance right now. Do yours as early as possible. That way you can relax and learn from other people's pieces. (and you won't be tempted to try to change your at the last-last minute)<BR/><BR/><B>What to do next?</B> Have you heard of Jonathan Coulton? [http://www.jonathancoulton.com/primer/info] He left his job some time ago to start composing music. He ended up doing good (I love some of his songs) and now does support himself (and wife and kid, I think) playing music... <BR/><BR/>He did it by doing a "Thing-a-Week" in which he wrote and recorded a song a week... You might consider doing something similar... <BR/><BR/>I think if I was in your position I'd do the same thing -- at least until I got a better idea... But I wouldn't quit my day job (how else would I afford strings?!)... Not sure if that is a possibility for you... <BR/><BR/>Anyway, again my sincerest good luck. I'm sure I'd a be fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com