[onthemove]

Hi all,

I am having real trouble with being able to be just consistently good at things. I tend to swing from being almost useless to being at the top of my game. For instance, I can play guitar and sing pretty well but some days it's like I can barely play a chord whereas other days I'm playing really difficult stuff and of course in my head I'm gonna be a pro guitarist (!)

It's really frustrating! I know I'm good but I can't just be good! I'm either next to useless and I don't even pick up the guitar because I'm scared or I'm playing for 8 hours a day.

I'm worried because I'm playing on Friday at my local barber shop (I also teach guitar and am trying to drum up business) and already I can see that my ability has dropped a ton because of the worry. The last time I tried to play there (it was impromptu, someone handed me an acoustic) it was horrible because I could barely play C,G,D even though I have previously played 2 hour gigs with a band. It's so ridiculous!!!

[Chompers]

i wish i had some better words of advice, but all i can tell you is the same old stuff i'm sure you're sick of hearing. try to get plenty of rest the night before, relax before hand, a few deep breaths, & remember being successful.

i hope everything goes well for you!