It has always been my dream to sing professionally, but I have a case of stage fright. I am willing to do what ever it takes to over come this, but I'm not sure where to start. Can someone please help me?
2007-02-06 22:24:51 · 27 answers · asked by bossdiva_34 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i had been in a workshop last october because i had the same problem
all i can say for you girl is to breathe in and then out before you step on the stage. then if you can't get the lights on your eyes, then look at the foreheads of the audience. this creates an optical illusion that shall keep the faces blurred so you won't worry about the people because you cant see them clearly. then before you start to sing, think that your performance will be your last so you have to give your best. with this in your mind, you will be forced to sing in your most enchanting way.
but most of all, before any of this, ask the help of God. utter a simple prayer and He will give you all the confidence you will need to rock the concert stage.
2007-02-06 23:47:52 · answer #1 · answered by ea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, try to really embody the character you are auditioning for. For me, I had horrible stage fright. And if I'm speaking in front of a crowd for a report or something, i still do. But when I am acting, it isn't ME in front of those people. It is my character. That helped me relax a lot once I began to become the character. Also, remember that being in front of a camera is not as nerve wracking as being in front of a crowd. You will never have to encounter the response of the audience face to face. And while casting directors can be terrifying, remember that the times that they seem rude or abrupt, it is just because they are busy. Being cut off in the middle of an audition is not always a bad thing. I have been cut off in the middle of every audition that I've gotten the part for. It was just that they saw all that they needed to. They seem like stone, but it's strictly professional. It doesn't mean they're sitting there thinking you're awful. Finally, get a good nights rest before the audition. You don't want to be tired. Dress professionally, and they'll take you more seriously. Breathe a lot, and keep a hold on reality. Break a leg!
2016-03-29 09:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's funny about the comments about imagining the audience being naked, doesn't work. Practice makes perfect is the best guide to follow, be confident that you know you're part first of all. Remember that the audience is on your side so be humble and grateful and gracious.
Emotionally you are naked on stage and the audience can see if you are arrogant or humble. Concentrate very hard on what you are doing and forget everything else. You are there for the benefit of the audience not the other way round. Give them your best performance and do your job the best you can, nobody can ask for any more. Break a leg!
2007-02-07 20:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start small sing for your friends and family, then move on to taking a singing class where you would have to sing in front of a class of other people you dont know. Also you can take any type of class that is big on participation and that you would need to get up in front of the class very often. Also someone mentioned singing at a churchthat would be a good idea too.
2007-02-06 22:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do a lot of live performance, as I am a guitarist. I found that the more live stuff you do, the less the nerves get. Believe in what you do and ignore what you think others may think. Always cast your eyes just above the heads of the audience, so as not to make individual eye contact. If you want more advice, e-mail me and I will help as much as possible. All the best TT
2007-02-06 22:32:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rarely get stage fright - i love being on stage. But it is not because of the people, it is because of the music. I love the music so much that i don't care what people think. I think this is the key - to get so into enjoying yourself that you don't have time to be scared.
2007-02-06 22:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider the audiences are lots of vegetables - Tomatoes, potatoes, egg plats- onions etc. and sing to them, talk to them.
My mum's tip is drink a half pint of beer before stage to "loosen her vocal code" that was actually after drinking raw egg hot sake first thing in the morning.
If you are staying at a hotel, put a wet towel on the radiator, that helps taking care of your throat.
2007-02-07 20:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by oyuzim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can. Robbie Williams suffers with stage fright so even saying 'practise makes perfect' isn't necessarily a solution.
2007-02-07 10:20:37 · answer #8 · answered by lellylurve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by volunteering to be in your church choir,volunteering to be the concert emcee,basically volunteering to go up on stage for all the public events that you can get your hands on.It just takes getting used to it.But start small.Don't be shy singing around other people,in the lift with other people,while walking in the park.Just go wild.And good luck aight;)
2007-02-06 22:29:35 · answer #9 · answered by diziz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try having a shot of something strong to calm your nerves or try meditation. All you can do is practise. I used to be shy like you and used to work in a bar where they did karaoke... the bar manager every week begged me to sing but was too shy and they one day i just thought 'what the hell' and did it, it was nerve racking but after that I felt like I could take one the world. Maybe try karaoke before anything serious happens? x
2007-02-07 11:43:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋