I think I have lots of friends here...some like me better than others.

What if I posted music that just didn't get the job done...BAD
work that just showed marginal talent/ability?

What would be the proper response from someone who liked me but hated the music I posted? Say I missed a really important passing chord. Or, I couldn't carry a tune in a large bucket.

What would the proper response be?

Russ

I'd be on you like a buzzard on a truck full of guts.
But I probably wouldn't be able to tell if you missed a chord.
DonM

Russ not sure how to respond to your question? But I don't post music here to save myself and members the embarassment of having to post a comment that they may not want to.

Once upon a time I sent music to a member here that I corresponded with. He about tore me a new arsehole and told me I should work for free. We both lost our friendship that day. I know I'm not good, but I know I don't have to play for the bubble unless I chose to work a venue that's for tips only. I did that about 5 years ago when I was trying to get some exposure. Hey even though it was only for tips I could squeeze out $50 to $75 for 3 hours of playing at a waterfront cafe during the brunch hours.

Interesting subject, Russ ... I personally would welcome 'constructive' criticism, and at 71 yrs. I think I've developed a thick enough skin to accept what people say ...
But if someone doesn't want to make a 'negative' comment publicly, they do have the forum option of leaving a 'personal message' ...
If people are willing to post a song, they should be willing to take some criticism ... BUT, even criticism can be levied in a NICE way ...

PS ... Steve ... FYI ... apparently I was writing this as you were posting your response ...

Tony I have to acknowledge you about the Java Madness Cafe gig. You and Lydia were in the audience a number of times and were always good for a generous tip. Too bad I couldn't have gotten you there for every gig.

I always try to acknowledge 'live' musicians with a tip ... especially if they play well ...

Thanks bud!

Russ,

Like Don, I would be on your a$$ like a blood-suckin' tick! Of course, like most folks, I would be very hard pressed to determine if you actually missed a passing chord.

As for the singing, some folks can, and some cannot. For those that cannot, I encourage them to take vocal lessons, which can be extremely helpful for a large number of individuals with marginal singing abilities. Many of those that have taken my advice and enrolled in community college vocal courses have really blossomed into wonderful singers. I guess what I'm trying to say is I would use diplomacy.

Gary

Russ, I personally would welcome constructive from anybody on this forum. That�s why I have posted my music here. Sure it�s nice to get positive comments and but how can anyone grow if they are always told �great job�. Now, yes there are times when I have heard friends� music that I don�t like at all. What do I do? If it�s a style of music that I don�t like, I don�t feel I can give much feedback either positive or negative. Now if an area I have some knowledge in, and I feel I have some advice that could be helpful, I�d probably give it. If I didn�t know the person well, or felt they didn�t want my advice, then I wouldn�t have much say. The truth is I admire anyone who makes a sincere effort at music. I know it takes a lot of effort to record and upload your music. I also know what it�s like to crash and burn on stage and have the balls to come back up to try again. We�re musicians and we�re all in this together.

What Gary said