How can i not be so nervous when i sing in front of people?

Question

How can i not be so nevous when i sing in front of people? Because every time I try to I get so scared.

Answer 1

Helen Hayes once was asked how she got over stage fright, She replied that she never had and that the day she was no longer nervous before going on was the day she would retire because it meant that she no longer cared how her performance went.

Stage fright is normal, everyone, even Madonna or Pavarotti get it. Just be sure you don't go onstage with something you're not ready for. Perform the things you know you can do, and leave the rest for another time.

No one is judging you (unless you're in Auditions Class at BOCES Cultural Arts High School, and then no one EVER stops judging you!), but I digress . . . the audience wants you to do well because they want to be entertained, and goofing up isn't entertaining. They've come into the theater with the expectation that you are good at what you do, and 9 times out of 10 you meet those expectations, or even exceed them!

Good luck, sing out, believe in yourself!

Answer 2

I use to be in your shoes,But not any more what I did was every chance I got I would start singing in front of my friends and family and they would invite over a few outside people every week and I then joined a choir at my school,I prayed alot and I would close my eyes and I would sing as if I was alone and before I knew any thing I was entering talent shows and winning them now I can sing in front of the entire world and it would not bother me at all I'm so thankful to God that he gave me a talent and now that I can sing with out being nervous I sure my voice everyone that want's to here it you must find your way.(good luck)

Answer 3

I've been performing music and drama my whole life and I Can tell you that stage fright NEVER completely goes away. You will ALWAYS have butterflies in your stomach. You will almost always experience things like forgetting the words until you open your mouth and the magically are there! lol! The key is to simply practice practice practice! Do your best! And above all, HAVE FUN!!! (If you enjoy it, so will your audience!)

Answer 4

There will always be "stage fright"! Love the music, not the people sing for your perfection, sing to yourself, in front of people. It really works.

Answer 5

pretend you're in your room singing to your wall or your bed... don't look at the audience! Stare into the spotlight that's being shone on you and think about how bright it is...

i too got stage fright when i was faced with an audience!!!

Answer 6

The thing that helped me is to stare over the people's heads and think of the song,script,etc, and not focus too much on the audience

Answer 7

You have to believe in your voice and yourself. Close your eyes and just sing for you, not just for the audience. Many artists use their talent to make money and not what their voices gifts were intended to bring this world.

Answer 8

Stage fright, mike fright, butterflys...everyone has them...just put it in its proper place. It is a warning to be well prepared, rehearse beforehand, avoid coffee and other stimulants that enhance the worries, and envision yourself bringing the house down.

Answer 9

well, what I do is I dont focus on the people,I pretend I'm in my room singing into my hairbrush! if you are trying out for something, you definately want to focus on the people, but I recomend focusing on thier hair line, giving the illusion your looking into thier eyes, and making the whole experience more enjoyalbe... but hey, ther's my 2 cants...

Answer 10

What helped me was realizing that the audience is not judging you. They're on your side. They want you to succeed, and feel bad when you don't. Even if there are judges for a contest or something, they want you to do well, too.