Open Mics – they’re a good way to practice performing, but let’s face it, the process blows. You wait for a long time, perform to a bunch of people who are likely drunk or not listening, and get no useful feedback out of the process. But – there’s a better way.
I’m forming a new group, a collective of sorts – The San Francisco Songwriters Collective – think of it as a humane mix between a book club and an open mic. The ground rules:
- The group meets regularly every two weeks
- Each member performs 1-3 songs at each meeting
- After each performance, every member in the group gives objective (like filling out a comment form) and subjective (like ‘I want to hear more Skynyrd’)
- The person performing has to listen to all comments before reacting/answering questions
It’ll be a great way to network with other songwriters, keep your own gears turning, and get individual criticism from like-minded people. Interested? First meeting will be on February 8th. Let’s do it.
Tags: local, Music, san francisco, SFSC, songwriting
