Sometimes You Just Gotta Clean Your Glasses
Sometimes You Just Gotta Clean Your Glasses
Well in the course of building several bands I have suddenly
realized that there is a similarity between bands and love
relationships. You know when you start out with a new lover that it
is exciting and all encompassing. It is all you can think about.
That little voice in your head that sounds alot like you starts to
splash up futuristic images of "how its gonna be"! You even start a mental
tabulation of the all the things that you did wrong in the
"ones that gotta way". Well, it is the same for a new band. It might even
be a little worse. You throw your hat in the ring some folks and
off you go. Learning songs, practicing like crazy. Then there is the first
gig. The first gig is like the first sex with your new partner. Things are
a little awkward at first, somehow you make it through, and all in all the
experience was positive. Then a little time goes by and the novelty wears
off. The little voice starts to be a little more critical and those
future images start to turn a little darker, then a little more darker,
until finally those things that you swore you wouldn't do start to
automatically pop up their ugly heads. STOP! It is the same pattern! It
is time to take a breath and clean off your glasses so you can really see!
Look at what you have accomplished. Notice the talents that you have taken
for granted. Pick a fun activity for the gang in the band. Go to a club!
Have a campfire....Metaphorically speaking:"Don't pass up the meal by
eating the menu". Rejoice and acknowledge your relationships. Set some goals
do the best you can do to support the group. If your glasses are clean,
then you'll see what needs to be done.
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