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A post here builds around Napoleon Hill's concept of a definite chief aim, using a real personal example, performing again after more than half a year away from the stage at a friend's concert in Atlanta, to argue that loving what you do is a discipline rather than luck.

The two etiquette posts are the most specific writing here, drawn from years of watching performers on stage, warning against an artist's entourage overwhelming a show and cataloging the exact phrases, turn my mic up, turn the music down, that signal a poorly run sound check. Both etiquette posts credit personal observation rather than secondhand advice, giving them a level of specificity most music blogs skip entirely.

None of the three posts describes a specific gig gone wrong in full detail, staying at the level of general lessons drawn from many nights on stage.

Read the microphone and stage etiquette posts for genuinely useful, specific advice if you perform live music.

Do You Have a Chief Aim? No? Get One!

Jul 17, 2012 · calenj

A Definite Chief Aim Wednesday, June 20th last month, was the first time I performed in a little over half a year. By Law of Attraction, circumstances worked in my favor to…

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Music Etiquette 101 – Lesson #2: Stage Etiquette

Jun 18, 2012 · calenj

FYI: These suggestions are shared with you based on my own personal experience and from watching many independent as well as major artists over the years. How you take it is up…

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Music Etiquette 101 – Lesson #1: Microphone Etiquette

Jun 14, 2012 · calenj

FYI: These suggestions are shared with you based on my own personal experience and from watching many independent as well as major artists over the years. How you take it is up…

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