it is important that performers are encouraged to have a go,it is also important that performers are encouraged to improve.
Folk clubs that run workshops are giving performers the opportunity to so this,no one can be forced to go to a workshop,so the onus must be on the performer wanting to go ,which means they want to learn more.
one other point,to some extent,learning to perform ,is something that has to be done on the hoof,I dont think anyone minds a beginner,who can be seen to be improving even if the improvement is slow.Dick Miles
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