Health & Fitness
TOP TEN TIPS FOR YOUR BEST PERFORMANCE, http://musicinchappaqua.com/2013/02/28/1879/
Music in Chappaqua's March calendar is filled with many upcoming shows. While performing is exciting, it can also be nerve-wracking, and this can wreak havoc on a performance. What can you do?
March is a busy time here at Music in Chappaqua…our calendar is filled with exciting shows, starting with our first ever Open Mic next Wednesday, March 6 at the Quaker Hill Tavern, followed by the Singer-Songwriter Brunch at Caffe Vivaldi in NYC on Saturday, March 9, the Rock Workshops Live at the Bitter End, NYC on Saturday, March 16 and ending with our Private Lessons recital on March 17 at the Wainwright House in Rye. While performing is exciting, it can also be nerve-wracking, and this can wreak havoc on a performance. What can you do to lessen the anxiety and stay cool, calm and confident?
- Practice and know your material inside and out. Confidence comes more easily if you are comfortable with your material.
- Have your warm-up routine organized and scheduled into your pre-performance time.
- Make a checklist of all the things you need to bring, down to the last detail, and make sure everything is in working order. Be sure to bring back-up batteries, strings, cables, if your instruments require these accessories. Always bring a copy of your music, even if you and your accompanist have it memorized.
- Arrive early — if necessary, account for drive time, including traffic and finding a parking space. There is nothing worse than rushing when you are trying to stay calm.
- If nerves are an issue, stay away from caffeine. Singers should avoid dairy products. Drink water and stay hydrated.
- Take some time alone before the show to get yourself centered and focused.
- Remember that nobody can read your mind. You are the only one who knows how you are feeling inside. For all anyone else knows you’re a professional who has been doing this for a long time.
- You may think that everybody knows something you don’t. But it’s simply not true. Don’t sweat it. You probably know your piece as well or better than your listeners will. Be confident!
- Remember that every opportunity to perform is a chance to grow, learn and improve. Take some pressure off yourself and focus on some of the other things you can learn and achieve.
- Have fun! The hard work is done. Try to make the performance the icing on the cake.
SOURCE: http://www.exploretalent.com : www.davidrothmusic.com
