Singing Performance Tips

Knowing the proper behavior on stage is critical to giving your best live performance. With that in mind, try to follow these tips:

Rehearsing

Make sure you've rehearsed with the band. A minimum of one dress rehearsal should be carried out prior to taking the stage. For the last rehearsal and dress rehearsal you should sing the music from memory.

Choosing your outfit

Make sure you choose a good outfit, because this can determine the outcome of your show. When you choose an outfit, make sure that you wear it during rehearsals so that you get used to it. It is important to ensure that you are able to move comfortably in your outfit.

Walking out onto the stage

After you know where to stand it's a good idea to practice walking into place. Knowing how to walk across a stage and land in place isn't as easy as it sounds. You want to stop in place but also find your posture as you stop. Walk to the spot and keep your posture.

Make sure the speaker faces away

Singing with a band can be confusing, at least the first time. The speakers will probably be turned away, in which case you will have trouble hearing yourself. Ask if it's possible to have a speaker turned toward you. The sound from the speaker can be a distraction, especially if you consider how loudly the band can play. If a specific instrument plays the melody line, you may have to get used to picking out that sound from the other instruments.

Smile to your audience

Make sure you smile as you go on stage. You appear far more confident if you look straight at your audience as you walk across the stage. Your smile needs to look genuine even if you're nervous and don't want to be on the stage.

Acknowledgment of the audience

It can be difficult to know when to acknowledge the audience. Singers can't always sing intimate songs in an intimate locale, but you can imagine yourself in a cozy locale if this helps you with your performance. Take cues from professionals to get a better idea of how you should perform.

Be prepared for distractions

A concert can yield many different distractions for a performer. People can do many things in an audience, such as coughing or even leaving early. Most people are ignorant as to  how this can distract a performer, and because you are the performer you are expected to be professional about it. That being said, it would be wise to stage a few distractions as you practice at home. Get a friend to try and distract you while you practice ignoring them and concentrating on your performance.

Keep an eye on your hands

Make sure you don't do anything strange with your hands while you are performing; keep them at your sides if you can. It may not be the most interesting place for them but you're probably better off erring on the side of calm and still. If you choose to gesture, make it a complete gesture and make sure your elbows move out away from your body. If you need another option, then you can clasp your hands to the front of you.

Okay so now you know some live performance basics. Of course before you present yourself to the crowds, you'll need to do some work on your singing voice. I highly recommend the Singing Success vocal training program. Also if you're struggling to promote you and your band, you'll definitely want to check out Social Bandmaker. It'll teach you everything you need to know about succeeding as a performer and making your mark on the music industry.