@bradallenwilliams: more than one mentor told me to “get out of the practice room sometimes” it’s worth stressing that this isn’t the usual “you’ve got to be a good hang offstage” take. the act of playing in a group (for an audience) has unspoken interpersonal dynamics that mirror the interpersonal dynamics of everyday life. and being “interested” is usually more important than being “interesting”

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therealkawaiialpha
dæmon :
so many musicians are actually awful to hang out with 😭
2026-08-11 02:49:15
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phakibaji
phakibaji :
Another great insight! I might also use the inverse of this at the next party I attend… e.g. “oh shit I’m totally overplaying”
2026-08-10 19:28:38
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quinnplaysguitar_
Quinn :
This is phenomenal advice
2026-08-22 23:00:34
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chaosmonaut
Chaosmonaut :
love this breakdown
2026-08-31 13:11:18
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fakesummer.xp
fake summer :
community also means actually participating in your music scene. Going to shows, making real friends, and sharing music just bc you're excited about it. Not just networking for personal gain. People like you if yr genuine
2026-09-19 18:23:07
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allanalalfu
allanalalfu :
i've had this semi-serious theory why succesful musicians tend to develop alcohol problems: in order to interact skillfully with drunks you need to be drunk.
2026-08-10 18:28:10
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blacknerdgoddess
Corey Wilburn :
Such solid advice
2026-09-26 14:51:54
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fontelroy
Fontelroy :
With enough caffeine I feel like I can be any of those people lol
2026-08-10 23:35:03
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ultrasound076
Ultrasound :
This is true also playing outside the practice room gets other people to recognize and appreciate your talent
2026-08-16 16:53:17
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abigyesandasmallno
ABigYesandasmallno :
This is a very articulate point on improvisational music. The confidence to not need to show off is integral in both.
2026-08-10 23:22:42
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odd_dio
Chad :
Being in music has made me a more rounded, more healed and present person. I do get excited to talk about things I’m passionate about but finding that balance to listen what they have to say too. Just like what you were saying with the interpersonal stuff, like if a drummer learned some new techniques and they’re just throwing them everywhere through a song instead of sprinkling them in where it best serves the song. It’s a back and forth, there will be moments for you to shine, just like a solo in a song there’s the moments where say… there is a guitar solo. Of course the guitar is supposed to be the focus there. But the solo hits because it’s not just one giant guitar solo the whole song (well…)
2026-08-11 08:53:59
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we.are.dream.sweat
Dream Sweat :
that's Nick Reinhart's guitar
2026-08-15 02:43:12
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owenplaysmusic
Owen Korzec :
I present to you…🏆Least Nerdy Brad Allen Williams Video Award 🤝 The way this brings balance is👌
2026-08-11 02:32:08
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gigifromla1
gigifromla1 :
Real
2026-08-11 01:50:02
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dannyfinkelstein
Danny Finkelstein :
Yes! 100%!
2026-08-11 16:07:21
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mac_the_sky
Sky Mac :
makes sense
2026-08-22 10:10:59
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dayton_brokensha
Mr Brokensha ✞ :
wise words
2026-08-15 15:22:16
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leongmro
leonardo gume :
you have so many hot takes is insane!
2026-08-11 23:58:13
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adonisfguitar
Adonis :
Damn man. This is very real!
2026-08-30 19:15:13
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redfuxingroxet
Andrew Sorenson :
This couldn’t be more true. My biggest leaps in musicianship have all been happening recently, and I attribute most of the progress to meeting other musicians at parties and through other social engagements. Coming into contact with new people, cultures, circles, and sounds goes hand in hand with musical expression 💪
2026-09-22 00:31:35
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the47music
A :
I can't fully be myself in modern times.
2026-09-18 16:39:39
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davethegardenertp
DaveProducer :
Been trying to articulate this for a while great way to put it
2026-08-11 02:01:38
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nickmatzke
Nick Matzke :
💯 !!!
2026-08-11 05:10:32
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