Believe in Yourself Guitar Vocal Performance

When I was around 9 or 10 years old, I had the opportunity to perform a solo in our church. I had meticulously prepared for it, ensuring each note was pitch-perfect. As I approached the pulpit, I signaled my accompanist to begin, then turned to face the congregation. Suddenly, the sight of the vast audience, approximately a thousand strong, made my confidence waver. I instantly blanked out, forgetting the lyrics, and desperately scanned the crowd for my mother. Spotting her in the crowd, I saw her comforting smile as she recognized the panic in my eyes.