Getting started as a musician, need help?

[ElephantGun]

Okay, so I write some music. I think my songs are catchy and I try to make them have really good lyrics to make up for the fact that I cannot play guitar or piano very well. I do think my songs are good though, so do you think a person can still be a good musician if they aren't great with instruments?
I do believe I have a good voice, is that enough?
I am scared to perform at gigs because people will think I suck if I cannot play guitar well.


Just a bit insecure, thanks for answers :)

[remoteCONTROL]

start learning guitar or piano. if you can write songs, get the musicianship behind it for yourself. best medicine.

[FromTheBalcony]

when i first started playing guitar, i was the complete reverse, i thought my guitar sounded good but couldnt really put words to it. My true musical creativity didnt shine through until i started working with other musicians. sounds to me like you need a band

[BozzBlonde]

when i first started playing guitar, i was the complete reverse, i thought my guitar sounded good but couldnt really put words to it. My true musical creativity didnt shine through until i started working with other musicians. sounds to me like you need a band

Very true. Because of their different experiences, they can help and provide their advice, making you a better musician. Maybe not an entire band but someone that plays regularly with a guitar that could substitute as a guitar player for you or can teach you or something.

[PerfectChaos337]

I take lessons, and I write songs with my friends, but I've hit a wall where I don't really get better. I stay inside my own comfort zone and don't really expand on things. I'm having trouble finding a band of cool serious dudes. I can usually come up with really cool riffs and ideas, but the lack of other members and input usually limits me from making song progress, because my guitar is the only element. it kind of sucks.

[acemvivere]

Consider taking a few classes in music theory. It seems formal, but it does help give some insight into composing, as do most classes which deal with the history of music (pop, jazz, etc.).

Find an instrument, and learn it. Don't try guitar or piano if you don't necessarily like it - pick something you're sure you'll enjoy. It doesn't matter what, so long as you like it and are sure you can stay dedicated and passionate about it. Even a tuba could be used to just play a short melody and see how it sounds (Beirut...?). I use a violin, and while not a common instrument in modern music (relatively) it still helps.

[drpepper09]

People won't really care if your guitar abilities are good or not, as long as you don't try to play something thats harder than you can do. If it all sounds pretty, the general public won't care.