I have stage fright?

Question

I love to sing but I have stage fright and next year I want to audition for select chorus. What should I do? Help!

Answer 1

is this your first time performing in front of an audience? if so, choose a song which is not too dificult for you to sing, as you will find that when nervous, your voice changes completely.
i am a singer as well, and therefore do a lot of performing. i also suffer from stage fright, so i understand completely where you are coming from.
the best way to keep a relaxed voice is to be relaxed by doing anything you can to dispel the nerves.
the best way to sing well when nervous is to connect to what you are doing. when you begin your song focus in on what you are doing and enjoy it. forget the audience. forget the nerves. listen to what YOU are singing, and HAVE FUN. When a person is having fun whilst performing, even if it is a depressing song they are singing, the audience will see and repond to this. Real passion is a milllion times more compelling than "going though the motions". Enjoying yourself works a treat, as you soon forget about the nerves.
looking above the heads of audience/ assessors while performing, the presence of a loved one, or doing a ridiculous drama warm-up exercise that makes you laugh before you perform will also help out.
and try not to think about it too much. the more lead- up you give this audition, the more frightened you will be when it comes to the day. when the thought comes into your head, distract yourself by thinking of something positive and exciting.
good luck, and enjoy it!

Answer 2

Stage fear is normal. I am a pianist and I perform often, but if I don't play in public for 2 months or more, it gets harder next time. I must say the frightening feeling never goes away, but you have to learn to cope with it and, even, to take advantage of it. As I get nervous for every single concert, I discover that when you get use to your nerves in a good way, the excitement of the event may help you and make your performance more expressive. But, answering your question, I think you should try to sing in public as much is possible, and always when you feel ready to do it. My teacher told me never to give a concert in bad conditions...so it will only create a bad feeling and make you more insecure. So when you feel ready, you could organize a "try-out" before your audition, call some friends and make the event as real is possible, even if is not a real concert, so this will give you some experience on the pieces and on your nerves. And don't worry if something goes wrong...we all learn from that, so next time we improve. Good luck with your audition!

Answer 3

That's easy. Just remember that all those people watching you go to the bathroom every morning just like you do. And then picture them all naked. It might make you laugh but it will get rid of your stage fright....

Answer 4

Dont worry about it, focus on a stationary object (clock, exit sign)and sing away.

Answer 5

Go to your doctor and have him/her perscribe a beta blocker. 5-10 mg of Enderol.

Answer 6

when you are getting ready to sing hold something small in your hand focus all your energy on the thing in your hand

Answer 7

Practice, study, and practice with one idea....."I want to give to the world and make them happy."

Answer 8

PRACTICE! try doing small things and gradually build up.

Answer 9

When i play live i just pretend like I'm in my room all by myself, i pretend like I'm just preforming for myself , every one just disappears and your alone. that's how i overcame.