Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Guitar Live on Stage

Playing guitar live is amazing… but also terrifying when you don’t know what to expect. I’ve played a few gigs now, and something has gone wrong at pretty much every single one of them. So here are the things I really wish someone had told me before I ever stepped on stage. From spare cables and soundcheck disasters to hearing yourself properly, moving around, and dealing with mistakes — this is everything I’ve learned the hard way. If you’ve got your first gig coming up, I hope this helps you feel more prepared (and a lot less stressed). Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Spare cables & batteries 0:40 Check your amp settings 1:01 Extra picks 1:25 Bring a second guitar 1:40 Take your time with soundcheck 1:56 Don’t rely on the sound tech 2:07 Hear yourself & the band 2:23 Riffs for soundcheck 2:37 Fix bad sound early 2:50 Practise moving around 3:06 Wear comfortable clothes 3:20 Record the gig 3:38 You will make mistakes 3:50 Gig survival kit 4:06 Final thoughts If you want more videos like this, let me know in the comments! #guitar #learnguitar