Performing in public is the best testament to how far you have come as a guitarist. Some schools require performance in a term-end recital. You should never shy away from these events, which help shape your character and performance skills. The more you perform in public, the more you get used to it. When the clapping gets louder and longer, the smile on your face becomes wider and wider. Once the word gets around that you are becoming a great player, you will have a lot to be proud of. Guaranteed.