Nervous...

[B_XALTED]

Hey fellow drummers...

I am preparing to play for a revival at a church that has an 8000 member congregation. My church was asked to bring our choir and praise team.... And I am NERVOUS. I have never played for a group that large before, and I have never played for a pastor of the magnitude of this one. 

I would like to know from these big timers here, how did you handle your first 'big-time' gig or event? What pointers could you give me? I am always nervous and scared and stuff, but The Lord pulls me through, cause I pray constantly... 

This church heard a lot about my pastor, and how wonderful of a preacher he was, and would you believe in the same sentance, they said 'And who is this young lady drummer I keep hearing about?' Come on yall, help a sistah out, I want to represent and leave my mark, I dont just wanna be a pretty face on the kit, I feel that this is a wonderful opportunity.... Although I am excited, I am going nuts thinking about all the songs i have to learn in less than a month!!! Pray for me ya'll....

Thanks in advance 

[rocketshells97]

My friend, " GOD has not given us the spirit of fear, but that of love, power and a sound mind." My motto is and will always be "BEFOFE YOU PLAY BEGIN TO PRAY". The enemy tries to attack with the spirit of fear and intimidation often but I remember that it's not about me. It's about kingdom building I ask GOD to decrease the self in me and increase his anointing, spirit of power and that the audience will have a receptive ear to GOD's power that is being exemplified through the gift of music HE has given to me. I interceed on your behalf that GOD will use you in a mighty way and that the anointing will saturate you on the drums tonite. Folks will see and hear a difference and ask what is it about your playing. I pray the the opportunity for ministry to someone will be presented and that you will speak a positive word in their lives. You have been fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of GOD so walk in HIS presence with authority. Know that you are more than a conquer and no weapon formed against you shall prosper. 8000 folks in one atmosphere is just the tip of the iceberg of what HEAVEN is going to be. hit us back up and let us know the Holy Ghost showed up in that place.

Peace--
Spider

[SabianKnight]

As Spider said God did not give you the spirit of.... nor is He the author of confusion.

No weapon formed against you shall prosper. You are made in the image of God (... He Made them both male and female and they are called Adam) and you lead done the path od righteousness for His namesake (namesake, Christ = Christian(s)). Know who and whoms you are... God made man just a little bit lower than the Angels... be not deceived by the enemy's suggestions of weakness, fear, nor ego. Be strong in His might. The Holy Spirit stands over God's word to perform it. Speak His word immediatley into your environment and the atmoshere as Jesus Christ did when he entered the baracaded room, "Peace...." The Holy Spirit brings knowledge of all things... clear your mind and he will tell you what to play. Our thoughts are not like His so don't play from your thoughts. Let tHis mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus. See accessing Effortless Mastery is all about walking in the dominin that God gave man that was re-instituted by the reception of Christ Jesus. To them that recieve Him He gave power to be the Sons of God (remember He mad them both male and female and called them Adam so that includes you woman).

Can yall feel that? 

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Thanks!!!! I am getting better with it... Trust me sabe, I am the last person to be illin' over somethin like this. But so many people are like, 'what choo gone do in front of all dem people' and the more I hear it, the more I got nervouse... But its gonna be recorder, so whether I am nervous or not, if I suck, the better part of Hampton Roads will hear it and see it. Thats my motivation to do my thug thizzle. Besides if I mess up, I can fake like im gettin happy, knock ober the set and run out... LOL!

[SabianKnight]

Thanks!!!! I am getting better with it... Trust me sabe, I am the last person to be illin' over somethin like this. But so many people are like, 'what choo gone do in front of all dem people' and the more I hear it, the more I got nervouse... But its gonna be recorder, so whether I am nervous or not, if I suck, the better part of Hampton Roads will hear it and see it. Thats my motivation to do my thug thizzle. Besides if I mess up, I can fake like im gettin happy, knock ober the set and run out... LOL!

Somebody do a drive-by oiling on this chick, please... make it extra Holy....  thug thizzle?!

[lockslie1]

First of all, Congrats, because it is a wonderful experience to get a chance to minister to that many people....I really don't think you will have a problem at all...being nervous is common and I wouldn't say it's that same as fear though...I can see if you were going to minister to 8000 and they asked you to do something you are not use to doing, but I know playing the drums is normal and is a comfort zone for you...You will most likely be nervous until you get into your place of comfort which is praying and then actually getting on the kit...From my experience it's seems like all the worries and nervousness goes away once you get to the place where you are comfortable, calm, and confident, and if playing the drums does that for you then you will be fine...Just stay prayed up so that people will not only see your talent, but the power of God in your ministry too.

God Bless

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First of all, Congrats, because it is a wonderful experience to get a chance to minister to that many people....I really don't think you will have a problem at all...being nervous is common and I wouldn't say it's that same as fear though...I can see if you were going to minister to 8000 and they asked you to do something you are not use to doing, but I know playing the drums is normal and is a comfort zone for you...You will most likely be nervous until you get into your place of comfort which is praying and then actually getting on the kit...From my experience it's seems like all the worries and nervousness goes away once you get to the place where you are comfortable, calm, and confident, and if playing the drums does that for you then you will be fine...Just stay prayed up so that people will not only see your talent, but the power of God in your ministry too.

God Bless

I got this dope solo man.... I been practicing it like crazy cause I want it to be tight. But thanks so much. Welcome to LGM!

[JFunky]

...look in the crowd and pretend that they're all chickens. 

...sorry.  It's going to be cool after that first song.  That's the Ice Breaker.  Just pace yourself and be easy.  It's okay to feel nervous but not scared as stated previously.  There is a difference.  It's funny but usually on the first song when I'm really nervous or just cold even after warming up, I'll drop a stick.  After that, it's straight money in the bank.

[Cherri]

Hey fellow drummers...

I am preparing to play for a revival at a church that has an 8000 member congregation. My church was asked to bring our choir and praise team.... And I am NERVOUS. I have never played for a group that large before, and I have never played for a pastor of the magnitude of this one. 

I would like to know from these big timers here, how did you handle your first 'big-time' gig or event? What pointers could you give me? I am always nervous and scared and stuff, but The Lord pulls me through, cause I pray constantly... 

This church heard a lot about my pastor, and how wonderful of a preacher he was, and would you believe in the same sentance, they said 'And who is this young lady drummer I keep hearing about?' Come on yall, help a sistah out, I want to represent and leave my mark, I dont just wanna be a pretty face on the kit, I feel that this is a wonderful opportunity.... Although I am excited, I am going nuts thinking about all the songs i have to learn in less than a month!!! Pray for me ya'll....

Thanks in advance 

B_Xalt congrats!  Boom... Boom... Boom... Girl take the butter! You have my support, marking the calendar. Date, location, and time of this event? I'm there let me know...

[rjthakid]

...look in the crowd and pretend that they're all chickens. 

...sorry.  It's going to be cool after that first song.  That's the Ice Breaker.  Just pace yourself and be easy.  It's okay to feel nervous but not scared as stated previously.  There is a difference.  It's funny but usually on the first song when I'm really nervous or just cold even after warming up, I'll drop a stick.  After that, it's straight money in the bank.

Are you trying to scare the poor girl to death?  lol.

B , the best cure for nervousness is being prepared.  If you practice those songs till you know them like the back of your hand, you'll be able to get on tha set with confidence, knowing that you're as prepared as you can be.   

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B_Xalt congrats!  Boom... Boom... Boom... Girl take the butter! You have my support, marking the calendar. Date, location, and time of this event? I'm there let me know...

Do you know Cortney Mcbeath from Calvary in Richmond??? Well November 10 he will be at Bethel restoration Ctr in Williamsburg, VA...

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Do you know Cortney Mcbeath from Calvary in Richmond??? Well November 10 he will be at Bethel restoration Ctr in Williamsburg, VA...

Correction Calvary in Norfolk.... My bad.

[CJKeyboardPlaya]

I wish i had an oppurtunity like tha B_X!!! (((((sad face)))

[bigblackdrummer]

Hey bud,  nervous and scared is a natural normal thing and we all had to and still deal with it! You are da bomb! Keep that in your head and don't start to doubt your skill and talent! If you mess up keep going and move on don't harp on it, it will affect the rest of your gig. It really is a spiritual thing but an experience thing, the more you do these kinds of gigs the less you think about it!

[BEATBOXERZ]

Being nervous and being fearful have nothing to do with each other. Nervous energy, if channel in a positive manor can work to the Glory of God. Go in there and KNOW that you were called because they believe in your gift. Don't play for the crowd, play for the Lord.

[bigblackdrummer]

Hey bud,  nervous and scared is a natural normal thing and we all had to and still deal with it! You are da bomb! Keep that in your head and don't start to doubt your skill and talent! If you mess up keep going and move on don't harp on it, it will affect the rest of your gig. It really is a spiritual thing but an experience thing, the more you do these kinds of gigs the less you think about it!

OOPS It really isnt a spiritual thing

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This is why ya'll are my buddies...

It's a surprise for my pastor, but we wrote a song and it is awesome. But shhhh, thats a secret. Cause he don't know that they are putting me a mic over there on the kit, and I am gonna sang. The more I talk about it the more excited I get. LOL!!!

[rjthakid]

This is why ya'll are my buddies...

It's a surprise for my pastor, but we wrote a song and it is awesome. But shhhh, thats a secret. Cause he don't know that they are putting me a mic over there on the kit, and I am gonna sang. The more I talk about it the more excited I get. LOL!!!

You're going to sing and play at the same time?   

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You're going to sing and play at the same time?  

Yeah I have done that a million times. Why you shocked??? LOL

[rjthakid]

Yeah I have done that a million times. Why you shocked??? LOL

It's a skill that not may people have.  To be able to play and sing at the same time. 

And if they DO play and sing at the same time, their playing suffers.

The best at it in the Gospel arena?  Smokie Norful, followed CLOSELY by Twinkie Clark.  Is it slow or uptempo?