You think you can't do it. You're not good enough. You don't have the experience to compete with people who've been doing this for years. But I'm here to tell you that YOU CAN DO IT! So if your goal is to nail your first open mic performance, then check out these 6 steps.

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I think the best way to frame this is by telling you about my first open mic experience.

I was drunk, not prepared, my gear was broken, my song was unfinished, I got easily distracted, didn't have fun, and I tried to do everything alone.

Now, I want to tell you what you need to do to prevent this nightmare-ish experience from happening to you. That's why this video will provide a step-by-step guide to help you have the best open mic experience possible.

I'm also covering some big news announcements, including…

Gibson's new factory expansion in Bozeman (footage courtesy of @Acoustic Letter )

Thompson Guitars new Billy Strings Model

Mule Resonator Guitars

Heartbreaker Guitars and Eddie's Guitars new inventory