How do you control your nerves when singing?

Question

When i start to sing i start shaking and then laughin when i get nervous do you guys have any ideas of how to stop that?

Answer 1

It is really hard to get rid of it totally and it takes awhile but it can happen. Get someone to stand outside of the room where you can not see them. Do this a couple of times and then get them to come into the room but be behind you or in your blind spot. Then have them come infront of youand sit. Give them somthing to do so that they are not just staring at you. Read a mag or watch the tv. Even when you are in public places like Kareokee night you will be calm once you are half way throught the song. You just need to practice at blocking everyone out and what is going on around you. Hope this helps. You are not the only one who gets nervous and giggly. Good luck and Good health to you

Answer 2

Try soothing or relaxing things. Herbal tea, praying, relaxing music, etc. WATER! Singers need to stay hydrated and water is essential for soothing your vocal chords ;). Take sips from a bottled water before your about to perform on stage! Don't drink too much; you'll cause a tummy ache. Take deep breaths in between sipping your water & relax :). Before you go onstage, stretch. This has always helped me. The thing that helps most is stretching out your belly, so this means reaching your arms all the way up and leaning back. It feels really good, and when you get out of the stretch, you'll feel a lot better. I'm sure you already do this, but VOCAL EXERCISES are key! They warm up your voice and make it a lot better sounding. I bet you already know this, but seriously, it also helps you gain confidence in your upcoming performance. Finally, when you have to go on any minute, take huge breaths in through your nose, hold it for two counts, and release it through your mouth. Do this several times. It really helps you calm down and relax your senses. Lastly, smile and have fun! The crowd are fans of yours! They love you no matter what you do! If you fall, they'll support you. If you miss a note, what do they care? They came to your concert for a reason so show 'en what you got ;))). I have faith in you--- you'll do EXCELLENT! Have a blessed day ღ, xxx ღ

Answer 3

Do a mental rehearsal with your eyes closed and imagine exactly how you would like to appear and sound to others. If your nervousness has a long history, you may need to do this a number of times but eventually you will succeed.

Answer 4

experience is the only way really, the more you perform the less nervous you will get. try performing for close friends and family, small groups of people first, get used to people hearing you sing. its a hard thing to get over, i used to be really nervous about singing, but i started taking music practice at college, i sing everyday, and as time has gone on, I've gotten used to it, i don't feel nervous at all.

Answer 5

I just take a deep breath, and concentrate on hitting my first note. As long as I can get that first note out strong and clear, I know I'm good for the rest of the performance. Also, I never look directly at the audience. I always look at the back wall, just above their heads. This keeps the head up, the throat clear, and the jitters at bay.

Answer 6

It takes time, eventually you'll have practiced your songs enough times to have them so memorized that you kinda just go on auto pilot. Start working your abs more it will give you better control of your diaphram. Also Zanax helps but only if you have the words written down in front of you.

Answer 7

It's a mind-over-matter thing. Try to push through to that voice that you really want out of you. It'll work based on your determination.