Comments on: How You Know If Your Performance Works

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:15:52 +0000

Bradley.. succinctly put and an absolute word to the wise. Pleasing everyone makes you an artistic vanilla wafer… something 'nice', but not an emotionally compelling art piece to be purchased or long remembered by those who love your work.

By: Bradley Olson

Bradley Olson — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:06:38 +0000

Also, here's a quote that everyone should remember. You can't please everyone so you got to please yourself as Rick Nelson sang in Garden Party. This is true in all aspects of life as well, not just in performance.

By: Lyndel Lucas

Lyndel Lucas — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:54:51 +0000

if half of the people who listen to your set like it man that's a lot of people ,, you can please some of the people some of the time but you will never please everyone ..

By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:50:54 +0000

Gideon… thank you so much for your comment. I bet you are a great performer yourself.Kyle… thank you for the recommend! I do feel hugged:) And I love that thought 'Go where you're wanted'… Amen!!

By: kylebrooksmusic

kylebrooksmusic — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:27:40 +0000

You Rock, Judy!
This is a great article. I posted it on my Facebook page and gave you big kudos.
Sometimes I go out and hear what's going on with other artists/writers and think I'm behind and had better got going. I'm sure that's a natural response. I also realize there is noone on this planet that can write my songs and sing them like I can! We all need to write and sing (if you're a singer) our songs, do the footwork.
I got some really great advise from someone before I moved here:
GO WHERE YOU'RE WANTED! Make it your mission to identify your niche and that audience. They are looking for you!!!
Consider yourself hugged, Judy!
Peace.....
Kyle Samuel Brooks

By: Gideon Grove

Gideon Grove — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:07:59 +0000

I think first and foremost, the singer has to feel the songs. Second, the songs have to be felt by the audience. I believe if the first is true, the second definitely is felt. Good melody, lyrics and performance all tie into grabbing somebody's attention and keeping them a fan. Gideon Grove