From: r.capik@worldnet.att.net   
      
   kateh wrote:   
      
   > "Ron Capik" wrote ...   
   >   
   > > < ....snip.. >   
   > > IMHO high energy music requires some movement.   
   > >   
   > > Later...   
   >   
   > Thanks, Ron!   
   > You know I've been re-thinking this and deciding that maybe I'm expecting   
   > too much - too soon.  They've really become much more comfortable on   
   > stage.....even over the past year.  So, maybe it's *me* who needs to lighten   
   > up!    :)   
   >   
   > I will pass these tips, on to my son.......who usually ends up doing the   
   > talking, by default.  It's almost comical.  We'll say "Okay who's gonna talk   
   > on the mic tonight?" and everyone takes a big step back....except him.   :)   
   > KateH   
      
   Public speaking scares the poop out of most folks and I'd guess most of   
   us can relate to that BIG step back.    
   Being a bit of an actor can help too. When on stage I tend to be   
   Ron-the-singer,   
      
   or Ron-the-dancer, or Ron-the-Jersey-Devil; then the pressure is on the   
   character rather than "me."   
      
   Anyway, in thinking about my movement statement, I feel the need to   
   add: but ALWAYS pay attention to your other instrument ...the microphone.   
   As a sound guy I've lost a lot of hair over folks that get into the music   
   and forget about the mic'.  SO many things to think about when on stage!   
   Small wonder they should look "so-darned-serious."   
      
   Later...   
      
   Ron Capik   
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