6 Emotions You Go Through Before An Open Mic

Cuz really, no one is "a natural", but we love the thrill!

No matter how many times you've performed at an Open Mic, some feelings are inescapable.

1. Curiosity

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What kind of Open Mic is it?
Can I sing? Can I dance? Can I sing and dance?
What are the dimensions of the stage?
Tips? $$$?!!!

2. Excitement

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You have some new material you've been wanting to try out.

Maybe you can invite your friends and go for drinks after!

And even if you have 3 solid people in the crowd they can sound like 10. Yess!

Look at me putting in werk! Heeey.

3. Anxiety

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You've started inviting a few people when you feel a wave of worry take over.

What if I blow it? I have no control of what the audience will be into. Oh my gosh, I can't go first. Please don't make me go first. But if I'm last...is that worst?

4. Panic

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What if that barista goes??? What if they realize that one line is about them??
WHAT IF I GET BOO'D OFF THE STAGE?
What if I take it too far? Or not far enough?

AGHHHH!

5. Survival Mode

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You start treating everything as if it were the last time.

Goodbye roommates, goodbye home.

Call your mom and be like, "Mom, I just want to let you know that I love you and whatever happens...I tried my best."

6. Acceptance

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You take a deep breath.

Put on your pants. And remind yourself that you are doing what you love.

What you do takes serious guts, so focus on the good.

After all, no one can do what you do better than you.

HAPPY PERFORMING! BREAK ALL THE LEGS, FOLKS!