i can't sing in front of my own best friend?

Question

I don't want to sound cocky but I Know I have a good voice...but when me and my friend were singing this song she told me to sing one part and she would sing the other well when we were singing i got scared and my voice cracked I can only sing when I'm on the phone with her and i don't even sing that loud how can I get over this? (I do it to my parents too) I'll be singning in my room or the shower and I know that they can hear me but when they want to do karaoke or if they want me to sing for them I'm too shy what can I do? plzzzzzzz help!!

Answer 1

well, something similiar happened to me ... but with dancing
i had a thing where id always dance in my room alone and then when i had to do it in front of ppl i COULDNT MOVE
at all
so one day i told one of my girlfriends and some relatives to get the keys to my room and just pop in one day (not on the same week)
so 2 months went by and they never came in and one day I was dancing and they were in there and I didnt know
next thing you know I was done dancing and they were applauding
it was really cool and the fact that they liked me gave me more confidence and I tried out for some stuff after that it was cool
so just find a way to perform in front of ppl you trust and tell urself that theirs no one there
when ur all happy that ppl liked youll feel much better and when u know youve already performed you wont feel nervous
you have nothing to lose
sing girl

Answer 2

Don't worry! It's the same with me. Singing, to me, is a very private thing. I usually do it to perform for myself. When the spotlight is on me, I tend to fade out. However, there are some things you can do to pick up some confidence!

First of all, realize that your voice IS good and that you have talent! Close your eyes, take a deep breath and just sing like you would when you're alone. Recognize and acknowledge your talents. Not everyone can sing, you know. You're a lucky person to have a great voice!

Chances are, you'll need to develop your own tips and tricks for helping you sing. Start off singing for anyone - even your pets. Once you have some sort of audience, you may be a little less nervous. Then try singing in front of a friend or two, and then move on to your best friend and family. Remember, they are your best friend and your family - they're there to be supportive, not negative towards you.

You can also take singing lessons. Not only will they help to improve your voice, but they may give you some confidence as well for performing in front of an audience. You could also join a choir. Although your voice will be blended in with the voices of others, at least you will have some time in the spotlight and be a little more comfortable performing in front of an audience.

All I can say is don't let your talents go to waste. I'm sure your voice is beautiful - share it with the world! *hugs*
XOXO,
Laurie

Answer 3

I am the EXACT same way. I will sing my heart out when I'm alone, especially in the car or something....but if anyone else is around, I can't. I just freeze.

I'll even want to sing SO bad but I honestly cant make myself, my voice cracks and I get nervous.

I think it's just being insecure...worrying about what other people might think of your voice. It's easier said than done, but I bet if you just let loose and didn't care what your friends thought, you would be much more confident and the singing would come more naturally to you. So when you're with your friends and everyone's singing, try to focus and pretend like your alone in the shower while your singing. I'm sure you'll sound great.

Answer 4

it is probably stage fright. there are so many ways to handle this and it is such a common worry-but it is not a problem. in my opinion, the best way is just to handle i one day at a time and sing in front of one person, even if you don't do a good joba nd if it was the same person every day, each day. try singing a variety of songs. i am in band, and at the start of middle school, i was so scared before my first performance, but it was really just thrilling. if people want to hear you sing, then they are there to support you. another method is to record yourself, but try to forget the recorder is there. for example, leave a voice recorder (not a camera, that would be creepy) in the bathroom and when you shower you won't remember it is there. then you can play it and see for yourself how great you are.

and it is not cocky to admit you are good at something. especially if you are passionate about it.

Answer 5

Mmmmm, I refuse to sing infront of people, even though I too know I have a nice voice. The one time I did sing for my friends, the said that I had the most beautiful voice, but I hate attention.... so.....

Answer 6

Practice, practice, practice. Practice in front of a mirror. Practice for your stuffed animals or with music. If you know you have a good voice, then take pride in that, not everyone has a good singing voice. If they want you to sing for them, that should make you feel more confident knowing that they want you to sing for them. Become comftorable with your singing voice first, and then you should feel more willing to share it with them. Also, maybe if you start with them outside your door or something, and you got that down, you would feel more comftorable singing right in front of them. Try it sometime. It might work. Good luck!

Answer 7

its wierd but most people would rather sing in front of people we dont know because they arent judging us. i was in a huge competition and i couldnt sing well for my friend to practice but on stage my voice was magic. just try and sing your part in the mirror. when you 2 practice together get over your fear and sing.

Answer 8

it's sometimes easier to reveal ourselves to strangers than to those closest to us. this is because we won't care what they think most of the time. :) i suggest singing in front of less familiar people. join a choir so, at least, your voice will be lost amidst theirs while you build confidence. people you meet there can also assess your singing and help you improve. hopefully, you'll be more confident in your abilities and have had lots of practice. so you can sing in front of almost anyone. i learned to sing in a choir. :) good luck! :)

Answer 9

I dunno the specific explanation, but I believe it may be because you value your friends' opinions more than you value the strangers' opinions. That sounds most likely, though people tend to trust their friends to be supportive thus the calm of usual... It could also depend on the friends. How they react to things. Are they supportive when needed. If not, it could be like playing before strangers who you greatly value the opinions of... but that's all me assuming. Depends.

Answer 10

i think u hav a really nice voice but ure jus scared that ure best friend will judge u differently than ure parents or other people. simply, its jus stage fright, ull get over it! with lots of encouragement and practice, ull do great! and good luck!