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Giving a good performance, giving it all is what it’s all about. I love to perform.
It’s pretty much assumed that you are a capable singer if you get to the point where you are taking the stage, but I am often a little surprised at how intimidated some singers can be when it comes to their performance. Personally, I think performing live is one of the greatest joys of being a singer. When you are nailing the notes, singing great tunes, playing with amazing musicians and feeling the energy exchange between the stage and the audience, for me, it is akin to the feeling of falling in love. In order to help create that kind of stellar experience, I’d like to share one of my favourite “dos and don’ts” to give you some ideas on how to make your overall performance look and feel more professional. Remember, while these are guidelines and personal preferences, I think you’ll find they represent “common performance sense.”
Microphone Stands
I have a major pet peeve when it comes to the use of microphone stands. Let me tell you about it…
If you are not using your microphone stand, put it behind you. Put it far enough away that you won’t trip on it. Resist the urge to take the mic off the stand and then play with the stand, unless it’s part of your act. Wiggling your mic stand around while singing is so distracting for the audience. You want them to remember you for your amazing vocal performance not be completely distracted by your playing with a mic stand you are not using. Removing it from the front line will create a clear visual path for photo opportunities and give the audience an unobstructed view of your performance. Sometimes, something as subtle as leaving an unused microphone stand in front of you creates a psychological barrier between you and your audience. You want to project the feeling of including your audience in your performance and leaving an unused stand in front of you doesn’t extend that invitation. It may even seem that you are hiding behind it. Be aware of not putting it in front of anyone else on stage as well (that’s how divas are born). On the other side of the coin, there are some high-energy singers that use a mic stand as a prop to enhance their stage show very effectively, which adds to the entertainment value of the performance. I guess what I am trying to say is that if you aren’t going to use it, lose it. Make sure that it’s out of the way enough so your guitar player, (who is rocking out on a solo with his eyes closed), won’t trip on the the stand and go hurtling towards the audience mid-riff. OUCH! Could get you on youtube though. LOL!
Until next time… Happy Singing!
Angela
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