Stage Fright Strategies for Musicians
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When stage fright hits musicians, often, the effects can be fairly bad since musicians often need to have full control of their voice, hands, and body for a performance. However, not all is lost, because there are some simple strategies that can have you performing well and overcoming your stage fright in no time.
Create a practice tape.
Grab a tape recorder and record yourself performing the song. Then, make sure you listen to it every day. Sing along with it like you would a song on the radio. For people who are auditory learners, this technique can be very beneficial.
Drink Water
Staying well hydrated will improve your overall health, keep your vocal cords lubricated, and help you maintain a calmer, stress-free environment prior to the show. This health and calmness will reduce the effects of stage fright – not to mention your voice will sound great!
Wear Gloves
If your hands get so sweaty when you have stage fright that you might risk the microphone slipping out of your hands or be tempted to always rub your hands on your clothes, then gloves might be the answer. Find some thin, flexible gloves that match your performance costume (the trick is to have them blend it). Then, when your hands get slippery, the gloves will prevent it from coming through and impacting your performance. Just remember to practice with the gloves on too, so that there are no surprises on performance night.
Learn the rhythm of the song without the words
You should be able to clap, hum, or otherwise feel the song without using any of the words. This will help you internalize the song rhythm so that it will be one less thing that you need to concentrate on during your performance.
Breath Control
Being able to control your breathing, regardless of the circumstance, will help you control your stage fright. Practice controlling your breathing before performance night – take long slow breaths and really think about the act of breathing. Also, remember to sit up straight or stand up since that will allow you to take deeper breaths. When you start to get nervous on performance night, find a quiet spot and practice your breathing. This will help calm your nerves and slow down your heartbeat enough so that you can perform.
Practice speaking or singing the words while doing other tasks
If you can sing the song while concentrating on something else, like doing the dishes or washing the car, then you will be better able to perform with all the distractions of the stage and audience.
Write it down
You should be able to write down the lyrics, word for word, before you can begin to think that you know them. Start by just writing them down. Then, once you can do that, try timing yourself and see if you can write them down within a certain time limit or by writing continuously (no stopping to think about the words).
Use a Voice or Music Coach
Using a professional coach can help you focus on your largest opportunity areas. Coaches can provide a great sounding board for ideas, material, and worries. And best of all, they have the knowledge to help you prepare well enough to succeed.
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