Performance Tips - Are You Afraid to Sing in Front of People?
When we say "fear of performing in front of others" we are actually saying the we fear BEING JUDGED by others.
For many of us, negative judgment from others is devastating.
We just can't handle it.
Now, most of us realize that when we fear the judgment of others we are actually giving them power over us.
This truth is nothing new.
Yet, when asked, how many would actually admit that they enjoy being under someone else's power.
? The simple answer: don't do it.
Keep your power, don't give it out.
But just knowing that isn't a great help.
So, what can we REALLY do to help ourselves through this.
? 1.
Become excellent at your singing and performance.
Criticism (real or imagined) loses its power when we are totally aware having talent and abilities.
Take some lessons, buy a recorded course, listen-lister-listen to other fine singers.
Learn from them..
..
don't just enjoy them.
2.
Become a YouTube addict, watching how the pros move on stage, how they pronounce their words, how they project their individuality.
(Their style) 3.
Become more and more aware of what kind of songs you are best at.
Those are the ones you sing in public.
If you want to experiment with other genres, do it somewhere other than on stage or at karaoke.
The "greats" can sing hundreds of songs from many different genres, but they actually only record and perform the few that make them sound the best.
Choosing the right songs is of prime importance to your success.
4.
Get totally into the song you are singing.
If you need to, close your eyes.
Be very aware of what you are singing about...
what you are trying to communicate.
If eye contact with the audience really bothers you, don't do it.
Sing to an imaginary audience.
If you throw yourself totally into the song, blocking out any other thoughts or worries, you'll be amazed at how the fear of judgment will go away.
Remember: fear of judgment is only in your imagination (unless they start throwing coke bottles at you).
Just because someone out there doesn't seem interested, or has some facial expression which says to you "this guy is terrible" you are not a mind reader, you can't know what they are thinking.
You are the one damaging your performance through fear, not them.
For many of us, negative judgment from others is devastating.
We just can't handle it.
Now, most of us realize that when we fear the judgment of others we are actually giving them power over us.
This truth is nothing new.
Yet, when asked, how many would actually admit that they enjoy being under someone else's power.
? The simple answer: don't do it.
Keep your power, don't give it out.
But just knowing that isn't a great help.
So, what can we REALLY do to help ourselves through this.
? 1.
Become excellent at your singing and performance.
Criticism (real or imagined) loses its power when we are totally aware having talent and abilities.
Take some lessons, buy a recorded course, listen-lister-listen to other fine singers.
Learn from them..
..
don't just enjoy them.
2.
Become a YouTube addict, watching how the pros move on stage, how they pronounce their words, how they project their individuality.
(Their style) 3.
Become more and more aware of what kind of songs you are best at.
Those are the ones you sing in public.
If you want to experiment with other genres, do it somewhere other than on stage or at karaoke.
The "greats" can sing hundreds of songs from many different genres, but they actually only record and perform the few that make them sound the best.
Choosing the right songs is of prime importance to your success.
4.
Get totally into the song you are singing.
If you need to, close your eyes.
Be very aware of what you are singing about...
what you are trying to communicate.
If eye contact with the audience really bothers you, don't do it.
Sing to an imaginary audience.
If you throw yourself totally into the song, blocking out any other thoughts or worries, you'll be amazed at how the fear of judgment will go away.
Remember: fear of judgment is only in your imagination (unless they start throwing coke bottles at you).
Just because someone out there doesn't seem interested, or has some facial expression which says to you "this guy is terrible" you are not a mind reader, you can't know what they are thinking.
You are the one damaging your performance through fear, not them.
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