GotChrist wrote:

we're trying to sort things out on our own but like you said, I'm just a teenager so I don't know who to talk to or what to do. The only way I now how to move forward is via my cousin cos he works at a recording studio.

weirdmominaustin wrote:

You should try and see if you can hang out at the studio. Also you could try and volunteer to work at shows that come around so you can get a better sense of how it all works. And please don't think I am looking down at you for being young. It's exciting to be young and still have so much possibility in front of you. I'm just trying to point out that only you can make this happen.

GotChrist wrote:

but i'm still scared incase something, even something very little, could go wrong. It worries me but all I really need help, confidence, and support. And i'm having trouble getting those at the moment.

Lucile wrote:

The job you want to do is unpredictable and that's what is cool about it. You can't walk on stage knowing everything you're going to do in advance - you and your audience would lose interest. And some things are bound to go wrong at times. (That's the same for me when I walk into a classroom - So many things have gone wrong this year : fights have broken out, pupils have stormed out of the room, various technical problems have occurred, etc.)

As other have said, you are still young and with time you'll gain the maturity that is necessary to deal with the occasional cock up. You'll need to be prepared if this happens but I think that the best way to react is a good sense of humour. It's not the end of the world if something goes wrong during a show - it makes you human and that's why I love live gigs so much, you can never predict what's going to happen. The only thing that will make a difference is the way you react. A good sense of humour and some professionalism should do it but you will learn that with time, don't worry.

weirdmominaustin wrote:

Lucile has some great points. She talked about not knowing what's going to happen and that things WILL go wrong. I was just listening to the set Travis did with kcrw and the last song they played was AIWDIR. Fran sang the wrong words on the first verse! But he just kept going. No matter how good you are or good you get you are going to make mistakes so it's learning how to laugh about it and keep going.

GotChrist wrote:

Thanks weirdmominaustin and Lucile for the help.

Tonie wrote:

You've had some really good advice so far, from fellow boardies. I hope you're going to take it, and make the most of the free consultation!!! :)

As you're 14, you won't get onto the pub circuit for a while yet, but how about enlisting into battle of the band comps and things like that, at local youth groups/ school? At least that way, you can try playing live in front of friendly faces, and get a feel for having an audience.

As mentioned, the internet is a massive massive medium for new music- there is nothing to compare with its impact. Set up a myspace, you have NOTHING to lose and everything to gain. Those in your band who are objecting are holding you back, and should be made to understand this.

In the past I helped a band get a record deal and I also sing with a band myself. The little experience I've had so far singing live is the best in the world. Living the dream I call it!

Later, look at sending demos out - take advice from your recording studio contact. But be prepared for rejection. It's a very competitive tough industry, no matter how good you are.

All the very best, and enjoy your time with the band!