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I'm still doing well playing open mic events. Practice with the band is no more. I've averaged 7-8 open mics per month since January. The ones I...
He used the verb "is", which is present tense. Research is ongoing at the present time, so help "is" on the way. I don't think he was projecting...
I really like the Direct Sound EX-29 Dynamic Closed Headphones. https://www.extremeheadphones.com/ex-29-headphones-review-by-austin-burcham/ I...
Update of this thread on 05/02/2017 I'm no longer actively "practicing" with the old band. It took about 1.5 years to see clearly that they have...
That's great. I'd say take a break for a while if that feels right, and work back in slowly as you gain confidence. I understand that with hearing...
A few years ago an ENT pulled out two plugs of wax and hair using a small implement. I recall a tiny grasper with a long straight handle. Worked...
I don't believe that the underlying T is fighting back. It is your limbic system responding to a fear of hearing the T over the ambient sounds. I...
Another update. See above posts for context. On Sunday we played 3 songs at an open mic. I guess I'm feeling pretty good about my T. The night...
I agree @Nati We live and learn. I bet you'll be fine if you take it easy for a few weeks. Emotional upset is indeed an aggravating factor for T.
An update. Lately I've been spending more time working on arrangements that I do solo on acoustic guitar. Still may do something with the band,...
No. Never. I stopped playing in a band when I went back to college at age 28 (now 52) and moved away from family and friends. Over the years I...
Good points. The important thing, to me, is that everyone stays friends. I feel everyone should be candid about expectations and the level of...
In this case, he's generally a really nice guy. Before I caught up with the drummer and bass player and we reformed the band, he and I had seen...
Great. Thanks for the offer @PaulBe . But I think we should modify the set list to include more songs where you can show your stuff. Like the...
Nothing to worry about. As others have said, wear ear plugs or headphones. Your anxiety will lessen and make for a more enjoyable trip.