[HANASHIR:8675] Re: Learning to Songlead!

[FAVNI <FAVNI...>]

Well said Josh! I find in my travels that I come up against many young and 
not so young people who feel that just because they can strum a few chords, 
they are ready to stand up and present... theu are indeed doing it with a 
wonderful sense of altruism perhaps, and a genuine desire to share newly 
acquired info/skills. However - they are doing us all a great disservice in 
further turning kids and adults off Jewish music when they haltingly, grind 
out the music.
Le - havdil (on the contrary) I truly admire the many songleaders out there 
who lovingly take songs they painstakingly learn and perfect - and imbue them 
with fresh enthusiasm, spirit and  energy. They are doing much to spread our 
culture - and the work of our many wonderful composers - past and 
contemporary.
It is important to treat it all with respect - music is the greatest tool for 
conveying our heritage and linking us. In short -just as teachers need lesson 
plans - and work hard at preparation,  be prepared before getting up 
there!!!! Not everyone is a songleader - no matter how pure the intent.
Fran Avni
singer/songwriter/performer/producer
favni (at) aol(dot)com
www.franavni.com

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