 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?
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