Feeling more confident with this cover- please judge me | The Request for Verdict
You feel the confidence rising, but you still ask for the gavel. "Please judge me." You are handing your sovereignty to the jury before you have even finished the song.
Confidence is fragile. Do not ask for judgment; ask for witness. "Judge me" invites critique that tears down. "Witness me" invites an audience to share the moment. You are the Artist. The audience is the guest in your performance.
The Sovereign Solution:
1. Rephrase the Invite: "Here is my weird take on..." or "Exploring this sound..."
2. Filter the Feedback: Listen to the technical advice, discard the personal attacks.
3. Celebrate the Win: You felt confident! That is the victory. Hold onto that sensation.