I have always had a terrible case of stage fright how do I stop it?

Question

I'm a great singer but when I try to perform in front of other ppl I end up not being able to sing at all. I'm afraid of sining in front of big crowds of ppl how do I get around this?

Answer 1

Start small...like singing in front of trusted friends and family, once you get more confidence try working your way up to singing in front of your church or your kid's/niece's/nephew's lastest school function...you will be able to practice and feel more familiar with people who will enjoy your singing not critique you

Answer 2

Act! Just pretend there is no crowd in front of you.
Or, find the person most attractive to you, and sing every song to that person. In a big crowd, pretend that person is walking randomly row to row, and follow the person with your eyes. Occasionally look down and change your gaze to the opposite side of the room as if the object of your affections walked over there while you were looking away..That way it will look like you are connecting with the audience.

Answer 3

Take Inderal an hour before a performance. Its a betablocker and slows down your heart a bit, calming you and keeps you from getting you that flushing red face and shaking hands, etc. Ask your doctor. And as you get used to it, you won't need the medicine.

Answer 4

i have some stage fright but when i get up on the stage i just keep telling myself that it doesnt matter if they think im great or not, as long as i think i am

Answer 5

Barbara Streisand has it too. Just imagine the audience has no clothes on.

Answer 6

You keep facing your fear non stop until it goes away. Believe me it will work.

Answer 7

just close your eyes and then do your thing and when you r ready open your eyes