How do you get over stage fright?
2007-08-03 10:28:56 · 6 answers · asked by S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Whether you’re doing a violin solo, dancing with a partner, or making your theatrical debut, stage fright is a very real problem for many artists. No matter if you’re alone onstage or sharing it with dozens of others, stage fright can be reduced or even eliminated. First of all, you must want to get rid of your fear of performing.
Realize that you truly want to be onstage. So simple, but many people delude themselves, or are forced onstage by aggressive stage parents. The desire to get in front of a group of people and entertain them must be strong. Doing a performance just to please family and/or friends isn’t the way to go.
Like with public speaking, if you’ll be onstage singing or speaking, you must utilize your breathing in a sensible way. If possible, breathe only through your nose. It’s advisable to be trained by a professional, whether a voice coach or a yoga instructor. After all, your body is your instrument and must be treated with the utmost care and respect.
Visualization is also a common method of alleviating anxiety. There are many books on this subject, as there are videotapes you can rent and courses/seminars you can take. Investigate them, as positive visualization can make a good performance great. A simple exercise to do before getting onstage is to make a visual run through of yourself in whatever role you’re performing. Incorporating this with slow, deep breathing can be of benefit to you. You may want to do this once or several times, depending upon how much time you have.
2007-08-03 10:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by Cloud Hopper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like someone said previously - just do it. If you play an instrument - you really are better off than a singer. You don't interact as personally. But pick up that instrument and get yourself some friends and play for them first. Make a habit of looking up and out at the audience. Pick a face to smile at and use that person as your point of reference. People never know if you are not really looking at them - and you can pick something on the wall - just above someone's head.
Pray before you go on stage - take a deep breath and have fun - you know your music - just have fun with it - and the folks will join you....even when you mess up - people understand - it means you're not perfect.....
2007-08-03 10:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately the only way to cure stage fright is by facing it and performing. go to some open stages in your area. playing by yourself will really go a long way to. get an acoustic guitar at get at it!
2007-08-03 10:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anthony Pittarelli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I meditate before I go on. I visualize a place where I am comfortable and imagine myself there, then, if I am playing an insturment, I think of those people close to me in that spot listening to me.
And when it comes time, I block out the audience, take a deep breath and jump into it!
2007-08-05 21:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by pumbaaco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well theres no real way to get over it. sooner or later you'll just get used to it. i tell you this from personal experience. the first time i played the piano infront of a large audience, i was so nervous that i didnt think i was gonna do a good job. and if made a minor mistake, i would think "omg wut are the people gonna think" or "man that was so embarrasing" but the truth is they didnt even notice it. so after a few times of playing i got used to the feeling. now if i do mess up i wont even pay attention to it just move on. all you have to do is belive ur gonna do a good job. oh yea and check out my youtube account thanx
2007-08-03 10:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by Benito S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a drink
2007-08-03 10:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by sad in fresno calif. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋