Q:  9.18.18  2:22 am thanks for your help. the audition went well, even though i didn't get the spot. and i think i learned the songs really well except i didn't add quite enough of my own flavor with improvising as they wanted. okay i have a question now: how do i get better at playing the 'spirit' of songs live without playing an exact copy of the recordings?
A: you just have to spend more time on stage, more time playing more songs, and pay close attention to anyone who you think is doing this well