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I wasn't sure where to post this, so here I go. what do you do when you have stage frite? some advice and stories would be aprishated.
Good question, and I'll be glad to see what others have to say about this. When I play, I spend a few minutes visualizing what I'm doing before I even sit down at the synthesizer or piano or whatever the instrument happens to be. I picture the feel of the instrument under my hands, my breathing, my reaching to switch sounds, etc. In my mind, I'm doing all these things correctly. I try and deep breathe a few seconds before I play. With fast or complicated selections, I count a couple of measures in my head at the tempo of the most difficult part of the song prior to playing the song. If I'm not working with a drum machine or rhythm track, I probably do more than two or three measures, because I need that internal metronome.
Good luck, and let's see what others have to say.
Lou
thank you modifated. I hope more people post.
Hello, I wasn't sure about what this question refered to at first. I'm glad that it's a clean topic. Well, I stop getting nervous as I just think about what I do. I enjoy an audience so no pressure. Just relax your mind, and don't over think what you are doing on stage.
Wow, I just sit down, pull my mic in close, put my fingers on the keys, and sing! I can't say I get stage fright. I really don't care who's out there and if they like my stuff or not.
just breathe. breathe deeply and clear your mind.
thanks all. I'll keep all of these sugjustions to mind the next time I perform.
I have been singing out for 31 years, and I sometimes still get nervous especially singing at a ball park or for friends. I just would think about what you are going to perform and just go out and give it your best. I actually would rather play for people that don't know me than family. I also suggest just get out there as often and do it, you will find after each show its easier. give em heck!!!
Agreed with the last post. When I was in college, I used to hate playing for my peers. Musicians (forgetting the jokes about singers) can be somewhat catty and backstabbing people. People who don't know you really have no expectations, thereby relieving some of the pressure. Try having a god time when you're playing.
Lou