In my experience, performing is least stressful when I am confident in my material. The more time I spend practicing, the less I worry about the gig. Confidence in my material leads to confidence in my performance. I also agree with the earlier answer that you need to realize that your audience NEEDS you there to have a good time. Play for them and play for you, and you will forget about being nervous in no time!
2007-02-28 01:10:26
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answered by concordmusicman 2
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This is a Great question!
I too grew up with a father who was a famous (at least in the Gulf states) musician. I thought I could play. "But, sometimes, for some reason, it was really hard to play in front of certain people!" Well I lived it, too! It was hard for a few years and especially when I had to perform without Dad.
The best thing about music, and especially jazz, is you can lose yourself in the music and forget about the audience. But... this can be difficult for the audience, and eventually for you. As a performing musician, you need the audience to feed off of. They need you to perform for them! If they didn't, they would be up there instead of you. Never forget that. If they could do it, they would! That is why they NEED YOU. You can do it!
Eventually the point will come, when you have been fed enough by audiences that you will be able to overcome the fright and not be scared. You can lose yourself from moment to moment in a performance, but use Elvis as a guide. He was so very popular as a performer because he gave his all at almost every performance and he did it in such a way that it was a personal "giving" to the audience. He projected that giving spirit which is a part of all good performers.
I believe it is better to "give" than to receive. I enjoy a good performance, but I'd rather be the one performing! Remember, you are giving a gift to the audience by performing for them. They should be grateful-- and they will be if you try hard enough.
Even if you miss a note here and there, the audience will sense that you are TRYING TO PLEASE them. They will go with that sense most of the time. The few nasty ones who don't appreciate what you do are in the minority. Keep on working and keep performing. It will get easier. Eventually, you will learn how to relax while you perform. It helps to have a good band play with you. You can perform solo easier in the future.
2007-02-26 10:57:06
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answered by David A 7
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just get a glass of water,and try to look like you're looking at them but don't really look at them. pratrace getting up on a stage and sing in the mic. to your self. When your up on stage try not to listen to your self and it should work! I have tryed this agin and agin and it worked! so try it and you"ll have good luck! I think you can do it.
2007-02-26 10:36:07
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answered by gamerisaac 2
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2016-09-29 23:03:24
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answered by ? 4
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When you go onstage, don't look at the people until your comfortable.... look towards the ppl, but don't look directly at them. Onstage should be just like in your shower or in your room, you should have fun..... don't tense up. Its also good to play a game or exercise your voice when you go on stage for fun and practice.
2007-02-26 10:30:13
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answered by indescribable_babe7 1
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try to relax and remember that the audience wants to hear you. if you know you are good, you have nothing to prove. Sing ! :) its usually worse in your head than it is in reality. Its okto be nervous but positive thinking will enable confidence. Good luck.
2007-02-26 10:22:28
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answered by ? 5
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The more you practice for people the less nervous you get so just keep practicing,
2007-02-26 10:27:35
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answered by Anonymous
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create an alter ego, and go on stage as someone else (in your mind).
2007-02-26 10:23:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Close your eyes and pretend you are alone.
2007-02-26 10:22:14
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answered by Anpadh 6
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Pretend you're up there all by yourself.
2007-02-26 10:22:39
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answered by Anonymous
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