I’m still on the boat in Cabo so this is going to be a quick one -
I met a new buddy on the boat. His name is Dave and he’s a music teacher in Mesa, AZ. We had a great time with terrible impersonations during a karaoke contest – he was the Elton John winner, while I attempted (and later withdrew) a bid to become the boat’s official Britney Spears. (pictures forthcoming)
Although I didn’t learn a whole lot about him, I respect the heck out of anyone who can ditch the self consciousness and hop on stage for a tune or two – particularly one that they haven’t practiced.
That made me think about this week’s tip: If you’re trying to make a career out of playing, being a great musician is really important. That said, being a great performer is just as important. If you’re new to performing, you will be nervous your first time…without a doubt.
The best way to get over those nerves is to practice, right? But how do you practice being on stage without actually being onstage at a paid gig? Simple. Karaoke. This might sound kinda goofy, but it will help you:
- Be on a stage in front of people.
- Learn to be ok with making mistakes during a performance.
- Get past your nerves and relax while performing.
- Deal with pre-performance jitters.
- Depending upon the venue, adjust to lighting, hecklers, bad sound systems, etc.
This one might not apply if you’re on stage regularly but should prove to be a simple (and free) practice technique for the newbies.
Anyways, thanks to Elton John from Mesa for this week’s tip!!!!
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