[musictaco] Re: Performance tips (revised)
- From: Daniel Simms <dsasbu@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: musictaco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:57:26 -0700 (PDT)
Lea,
It's no problem at all I'm glad I could help. The article already looks better!
To keep up with the best and most efficient ways to write for an audience,
consider reading articles published on sites like Yahoo! Music or other music
blogs. Every learning opportunity can help! Great job though :)
Dan
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From: Lea Juarez <l.juarez11@xxxxxxxxx>
To: musictaco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 1:36:01 AM
Subject: [musictaco] Performance tips (revised)
Here is the revised version of my stage presence articles.
Dan,
Thanks for the critique. It is most definitely appreciated. =)
Performance Tips
One of the greatest strengths a musician needs to have is stage presence. It’s
different playing in a studio or in your parent’s garage. When you step out
onto
that stage, you’re not just a musician, you’re a performer and ultimately it
comes down to one thing—putting on a great show.
Starting out musicians make most of their money with their live performances.
If you don’t have music on the internet or demos being sent out, your publicity
is all received from live gigs. So it is of great importance that your
performances are memorable ones (in a good way). If the fans like what they
see,
there is more of a chance they will come back to see another show.
Can stage presence be learned? Some may argue that it can’t, but really it is
more about becoming comfortable with yourself as well as your surroundings than
an actual teaching process. Some tips to try on for a size:
· First and foremost, RELAX. People are more enjoyable when they are
relaxed. Get comfortable and enjoy the moment.
· Next, SMILE. We tend to flock more to people that smile and seem
approachable, which also ties into the whole relaxation bit.
· ATTITUDE and PERSONALITY. There is nothing more boring than seeing a
bunch of people standing around on stage. Let your personality shine through.
· INTERACT with the crowd. Talk to them as if they’re friends. Don’t
carry on long and in depth conversations with them, but give them attention.
That way, you seem more approachable. (Do you see the pattern?)
· USE THE WHOLE STAGE. While you’re up there, own it. It’s yours.
· HAVE FUN!! This is the most important factor. If you’re having fun,
we’re having fun.
Being comfortable on stage doesn’t always come naturally. It’s going to take
practice, but in time things will improve. Maybe try performing for friends and
family and having them give you an honest opinion of your performance or
videotape a performance and watch yourself to see what ways you think you can
improve. But when the time comes for that next performance, just give ‘em hell
kid.
--Lea Juarez
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