Do you remember the first time you played or sang in public? Tell us about your first performance.

Each Tuesday we open our mic to readers and lurkers alike to come out of the woodwork and tell us your thoughts and opinion, your experiences and mistakes, what you love and what you hate. We want to hear from you, and here’s your chance.

How did you feel before your first performance, and how did it go? What type of performance was it? Did it inspire you or discourage you? How long was it until you performed publicly again? Which instrument did you play? Do you have a story to tell?