[SprintBob]

Perhaps another element that might be missing in this discussion is that if in playing a song, it brings true and genuine joy to you then conveying that joy is a way of connecting with an audience whether it is one or many (and in a sense connecting with yourself through the music). I've been to four Tommy Emmanuel concerts and two of his guitar camps and what I come away from all is that he truly loves what he does, it brings him great joy, and he conveys that joy to his audience and students. I believe that is why he is so popular as a solo artist. You never believe he is putting on an act and he is always being honest and sincere with you through his music. I'm a shy and introverted person by nature so I will always struggle with conveying that kind of emotion, hope that can change for me.