Don't over think your song pics

[@kelly2558]

When compiling my repertoire a while back I went through that thing of “how do I come up with material people want to hear?” The answer came in an interesting way: an old video of blues great Hubert Sumlin came on my KZbin feed where he commented in an interview “when I play for people I got to feel it in here (the heart), because if I can’t feel it in here, how is them out there ever going to feel it?” That told me that I had to choose material based on whatever makes me feel something inside in some way, choose material that makes an impression on me and moves me somehow. That’s what I do.

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Boom !!! you nailed it !!

[@kendallcolette]

I have been subscribed to you for awhile now, and you always have the best advice. This is just what I needed to hear, as I have been struggling with this exact problem since I have been gigging solo-acoustically (about 2 years now). I am learning that it really is all about balance. Keep these videos coming. Love it!

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Soothe those souls, girl !! and thank you..🎼🎶🎤🎸

[@tortillamiracle]

I started on 6 string banjo with Chicago tuning (standard guitar tuning) and now play a 4 string. I’ve played guitar for years and love the banjo now too. Have fun!

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Thank you brother.... looking forward to getting on the recorder with it.

[@lumberpilot]

This is very true! I live in Florida and I really do not like to play Jimmy Buffet. What do I like to play? I just found out how fun "I Know There's Something Going On" by Frieda of all people. "Give Me Some Lovin'" ZZ Top is another one. I just get a kick out of it. I say do the songs you would do even if you weren't getting paid.

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Well said brother..... It's all about what you dig... you don't have to always play the standards

[@realboltfan]

I agree with that. The passion you have for music YOU like will shine brighter than playing the “mandatory’s”. Now, I am very much a people pleaser so I have many of them. But learning those can come after a solid 2-3 sets of what you are into.

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Amen to that !!!🎼🎶

[@mikelevake4005]

Great as always Jeffrey! Keep it up my friend! I’m lead vocals and guitar in a band (Prairie Smoke Road), and things are taking off. Looking at doing some solo acoustic stuff as well. Having a blast! Find my band on Facebook, Instagram, X, and will be uploading some live stuff here on KZbin soon.

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Awesome Mike ! Great band name !!!.... I'll keep an eye out... and thank you brother !!

[@longsnapper5381]

How could you please everyone in the room? You give good advice. We play an eclectic mix of and most hang aound just to hear what's coming next.

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Thank you so much

[@andrewmckeown9006]

I play solo guitar and voice, classic rock. But, I try to keep my crowd. Too much slow stuff like James Tayler and Simon & Garfunkel; I see people leave.

[@thesologigginglife6566]

It's not the songs so much... it's the songs you do best from you heart 🎼🎶🎸🎤

[@RRMusic1-az]

Find your niche, and play the hell out of it.

[@thesologigginglife6566]

Bingo !!!!!!🎼🎸🎤