when im by myself I sing so well...when im with my singing with my voice coach flawless...in front of family right on....the minute I step on stage its like I never learned the song....sometimes i actually forget the works....or other times my whole body just starts shaking...I CAN ACTUALLY HEAR the shaking in my voice....then other times its just complete body shut down this is the worst one of all :(...I really love 2 sing, but I don't know how to get over this stupid stage fight of mine....any suggestion
oh yea and imaging the crowd in their underware doesn't work!
2007-05-12 17:55:52 · 13 answers · asked by soulfullilangel 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
first you can learn how to spell fright
2007-05-12 17:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by kaze_is_certified 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dear Soulfullilangel,
I am a professional musician and a teacher.
My suggestion to you would be; learn a short program (not too challenging) perform as often as you possibly can. Start slow! Perform for your family, friends, church, parties, retirement homes.
I am not sure how old you are but these sorts of things are always easier to get used to when you are younger.
Performing is a really hard thing to do. You have to feel confident about what you do so than you can be comfortable on stage for others. Everyone sound great when they are all by themselves. The hard thing is to overcome the fear and enjoy what you are doing in front of others.
Best of luck with your studies and performing.
2007-05-16 13:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Volkos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stage frieght is caused because you don''t have enough confidence yet to sing in front of a large group of strangers.
What you might want to do is when you get out on the stage instead of noticing the strange group out there just look over their heads to the back of the room. Just look right over their heads so you don't notice them. As you have more confidence then you will be able to look each and every one of them in the eyes. That part will come later.
2007-05-12 18:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by delvic56 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is to make yourself do it, as often as possible. Sing everywhere, in front of your peers, you parents, at open mic nights. Simply put, get used to that environment with people watching you. I try to get myself in a "performing for me" mindset where I am doing it to satisfy myself. In addition, I recommend reading The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green. The author, a former bassist with the CSO, gives some great insight into overcoming performance anxiety.
2007-05-13 05:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wasnt a singer, but I tried my hand at acting for a while. I always liked to run. I would get to the theatre early and before they let the audience in, I would run a few laps around the theatre. It always pumped me up and took away the nerves. Pax - C
2007-05-12 17:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a book called "Stage Fright". You need to read it!
Are you taking acting lessons? They usually teach relaxation techniques and how to warm up. This might help also.
2007-05-12 19:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by Txlonestargal's Page 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to prepare yourself ahead of time with a rehearsal by yourself
see if you can go sing on the stage by youreself (and maybe imagine there being ppl there)
youll get uesd to the room
haha also take a small shot of liquor before your performance
good luck!
2007-05-12 18:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice in front of your friends, parents, dog, and gradually increase the number of people watching you. Then invite people you don't know too well to watch, until you are used to singing in front of strangers.
2007-05-13 05:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get in a cycle--you notice that you're nervous, and that makes you more nervous.
One thing that helps me: Notice what happens when you are nervous--your hands shake, you get sweaty, your breath gets short, your concentration is effected.
Now, notice what happens when you're excited--your hands shake, you get sweaty, your breath gets short, your concentration is effected.
So instead of telling myself "I'm so nervous," I say (out loud) "I'm so excited!"
It seems like a small thing, but it changes my state of mind.
Oh, and don't forget to breathe long, slow breaths.
2007-05-12 18:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perform to one person in the audience, a friend, parents, a favorite aunt,someone very frienly towars you , just that person. That worked for me.
2007-05-12 20:18:12 · answer #10 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a fight, you can control it.
If it is fright, talk to yourself to be brave and that you can do it. If no, stay away from the stage.
2007-05-12 18:06:20 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋