Any tips on stage presence when singing to an audience?

Question

Im confident but dont know what to do with meself on stage.

thanks for the tips.
i do alot of singing and i'm in a few bands and am used to singing in front of BIG audiences but am always aware of my presence.
people say its good but im not sure haha

thanks

Answer 1

It depends on what you are singing for the energy level. If it is a sad or slow song sing it like it's a true story sing it with feeling. If it's an upbeat song get motivated and show your confidence through your energy, make them want to get up and dance or clap, make lots of eye contact and smile in between. Move around the stage "own the stage" Good luck! It sounds like a good time to me:)

Answer 2

Don't ever use the picture the audience in their underclothes. Tried it once and laughed when I was about to sing. The audience of over a thousand people thought I had lost it. Also, do not believe the don't be nervous clause. Nerves are good, Just remember to breathe and keep doing it. The more you get out there the more you learn how to not let your nerves control you. Don't think about what people think until after you sing and sing as if no one was there..even though you know someone is there. Get practice outside by singing to a bunch of people you don't know. Think about the songs you are singing. You don't have to be all over the stage in many songs. A few gestures and facial features show to your audience what you are singing as well as tone of voice. Good Luck

Answer 3

Some tips:

1) Don't turn your back to the audience for more than a second!
2) Keep a smile on, and look like you're enjoying yourself.
3) If you make a mistake, ignore it and just keep doin' your thing - if you ignore it, so will the audience.
4) Don't keep your hands to yourself - make some gestures, such as toying with your hair (but don't do this too much). Unless it's a serious song, in which case, don't act outgoing or move around the stage too much.
5) Be in character - it helps a lot of people to choose a character, made-up or real (like Madonna or Beyonce), and pretend you're them.
6) Don't know what to do? Copy some moves of your favorite performers, things they do on stage or in music videos. And before your performance, observe the music videos like you would if it was for a class project.

And of course - Have fun and enjoy the day! :D

Answer 4

Keep relaxed. (I know, easy to say.) Let your gestures come naturally.

Rather than looking at individuals, look at sections of the audience. Each person in that section will feel like you're looking at them.

Sing for the deaf old lady in the back row.

Smile if it's a happy song. Try to avoid singing with your eyes closed; it makes singing easier but it really separates you from the audience.

Think of your song as a service--here's something wonderful that you're giving the audience.

Answer 5

Sing as if you're performing for a group of friends. Imagine them in the audience. Gesture to emphasize the flow of your song, but don't overdo it. How much movement you do depends on the style of the music and the lyrics of the song. Try to imagine that you are the character who might sing the song in a musical and what that character might do as he or she sings. There's a lot of acting that goes with good singing. Break a leg! (that's theatre for good luck, of course.)

Answer 6

MAke sure you just don't stand in one place. Use something that theater calls stage business. Meaning use jestures and body language that kind of helps the audience feel what you are doing.

Answer 7

Have fun