Is it normal to be a talented drummer but afraid to perform on stage

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I can play the drums...very good. But I pretend like I don't because one I afraid to play in front of people and I don't like the attention. When people ask do I play of when I see other drummers playing I get mad an jealous. It's pretty fucked up. I think it's because I see some else doing what they love and I know I'm too afraid. Plus even I'm good, i always screw up while playing

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  • cantthinkofagoodname
    12 years ago

    Same with my singing I have been told I'm good to afraid of crowds to do it for a living

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  • Noonesperfect
    12 years ago

    Make cover songs and put it on YouTube?I'm planning to do that after I get my guitar recorder

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  • alv1592
    12 years ago

    How do you think famous musicians & bands got where they are today? They may have been nervous too, but faced their fears. Hopefully you can do the same. Good luck :)

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  • lc1988
    12 years ago

    Totally normal. I don't know if you're a fan of staind but the lead singer has major stage fright yet he goes out and performs. You're not the only one with this fear....but as other people have said, you need to start playing in front of people. Maybe start out small by playing in front of one or two friends and go from there. =)

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  • anarchy-is-glory
    12 years ago

    That happens to me. I'm a pretty good guitar player, I love playing alone, with my bands and with friend guitarrists. I just can't play with others watching or play with other guitarrists I don't know. If someone plays I get jealous because the attention is not on my guitar.

    I have friends that play in front of everyone they know and take their guitars even to McDonald's.

    I guess we have to face our fear, play in front of people and get used to it.

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  • I_steal_free_bread
    12 years ago

    Stage Fright

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  • Inspector019
    12 years ago

    Suck it up. Face your fears. Realize that no one is perfect and that success is not gained with a few tough lessons/mistakes.

    Even pros mess up time to time.

    If you don't suck it up and do it, you'll end up a bitter nobody that resents everyone else for taking the risk.

    Good luck.

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  • Appreciate
    12 years ago

    -expert rock band 2 drummer-
    i can play real drums too but i barely get any practice since i don't own a drum kit

    i'm mainly afraid performing cuz of my lack of practice

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    • I_steal_free_bread
      12 years ago

      im a pro on the drums in RB2

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      • Appreciate
        12 years ago

        move along is a fun song on expert :D
        i actually paid for it, but it was worth it<3

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        • I_steal_free_bread
          12 years ago

          try PDA-interpol bass on expert. Your hands are going to be sore when your done

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          • Appreciate
            12 years ago

            isn't PDA that really long song that's really boring? o.o

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  • inuteronevermind
    12 years ago

    Everyone who has never performed before is scared to perform in front of people.

    But it gets so much easier, believe me.

    Start with small places, and get bigger.

    It is normal. But if it is your talent, and you devote your life to it, you are going to have to do it at some point. You will find it is not hard as it seems. I promise.

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    • I_steal_free_bread
      12 years ago

      wanna be therapist?

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