From: kateh_1@charter.net   
      
   "Ron Capik" wrote   
   >> 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.    
      
   Yep.  Doesn't run in my family   :)  ...but I can see how it's pretty darned   
   intimidating, if you're not used to it.   
      
   > 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."   
      
   Another good bit of advice!   :)   
      
   > 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."   
      
   I was thinking this AM that maybe we just need them to introduce themselves   
   as .....the-darned-serious-bluegrass-kids.   :)   
   Appreciate the insight!   :)   
   KateH   
      
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