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Ask Jonah: Words To Live By When Approaching That First Show
Preparing for the pre-show chaos by developing a logical game plan and workflow.
By Jonah Altrove • February 5, 2019

Hey Jonah:

I’ve been helping out with shows at my college, but soon I’m going to be running sound on my own for a friend’s band for the first time. Any advice?
– Anonymous

Running your first show is sort of like the difference between a fire drill and an actual fire. You can practice for it all you want, but there’s no way to prepare for the pre-show chaos other than having done it over and over. You’re going to feel a bit of anxiety, and that’s expected, so don’t let it throw you off.

It’s easier to keep focus if you have a game plan...

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