This presentation, made by Katarina from http://tips.how2improvesinging.com, reveals nine tips to overcome your fear of singing. If you have stage fright, you are not alone. Every singer can relate to this topic. The amount of fear differs based on age, experience, personality, perceived talent and other factors. It does not matter if you are a new singer or a professional - we all experience some level of fear of singing. There are two main reasons why we are afraid to sing. Judgement and misperception. How to Overcome Stage Fright? Figure out why you are afraid. When you know the whys, you can work on the hows. Over-preparation! Self-exploration. Join a group of singers. Get exposure. Record yourself on a regular basis. Choose easy songs to start your performance. Let go! Don't take yourself too seriously. See yourself succeeding. So be fearless and sing!

1. The Fear of Singing
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2. You Are Not Alone

3. I truly believe that every
singer (and I mean 100% of
singers)

4. can relate
to this topic.

5. Of course, the amount of
fear differs based on

6. age, experience, personality,
perceived talent
and other factors.

7. Some singers look fearless
when stepping up on the
stage..

8. Some aspiring singers
dare to sing
only in the shower.

9. However, even famous
singers and artists
experience some level of

10. uneasy feelings about
their performance.

11. For example, John Bon Jovi
said in an interview that

12. he experienced stage fright
before every performance.

13. You are not alone.

14. It does not matter if
you are a new singer or
a professional.

15. We all experience some level
of fear of singing.

16. Why Are We Afraid to Sing?

17. These are some of the
thoughts that may go through
your head before singing or
while you sing:

18. “I am not confident
in my singing."

19. “I am not a good singer."

20. “I don’t know how to sing."

21. “What if everyone hates me?"

22. “What if I cannot
hit the high note?"

23. “What if my voice cracks?"

24. “What if I make a
fool of myself?"

25. What if ...?

26. Are any of these familiar?

27. They sound awfully
familiar to me!

28. All throughout my life,
singing was not something
I would get praised for.

29. My parents are kind
people and they never
criticized my singing.

30. But they also did not get
too excited about it

31. so I never felt proud of
my vocal abilities.

32. My (very talented) son,
being an honest 11 year
old child, also gives me

33. lukewarm appraisals
of my singing.

34. But then, he gives
the thumbs up only
to his vocal teacher.

35. I have also heard many
stories about mean teachers
and parents who loudly

36. belittled their students
or children for singing.

37. I cannot imagine the
thoughts rushing
through their heads.

38. And I also met people
who were told by
others not to sing.

39. Imagine …

40. I believe there are
two main reasons why
we are afraid to sing.

41. Judgement and misperception.

42. Just look at some
reality shows in which
entertainment relies on

43. harshly criticizing
or even humiliating
one’s vocal abilities.

44. Then, there are studio
recordings of great singers
and performers that seem

45. out of this world – and
they are because they are

46. altered and enhanced
by today’s technology.

47. Nothing wrong with that.

48. Just comparing your own
voice to these great

49. sounding performances
can be intimidating.

50. How to Overcome
Stage Fright?

51. Figure out why
you are afraid to sing.

52. When you know the whys,
you can work on the hows.

53. If you are afraid of not
hitting the high notes,
practice them or

54. or choose a song that is
within your range.

55. If you are afraid of
being judged, find a
friendly audience.

56. If you feel you are not a
good singer, practice more.

57. Some tips to overcome
the fear of singing:

58. Tip 1:
Over-prepare!
Yes, practice makes perfect.

59. It’s an old saying but
it works beautifully.

60. It worked for me.

61. Prepare and prepare
and prepare.

62. By the time you stand on
the stage, your
performance will become a

63. well-practiced routine that
you can do in your sleep.

64. But don’t forget that
little imperfections make

65. your performance
believable and human.

66. No one wants to listen
to singing robots.

67. Tip 2:
Self-exploration.
Every time you practice your
song again and again, you may

68. discover more about
yourself, your
voice and body.

69. If you know your body well,
then there is a lesser

70. chance of unexpected
surprises.

71. Tip 3:
Join a group of singers.

72. With the increasing trend
of singing, there are many
choirs –

73. at school, at church or
at a local
community centre.

74. Join like-minded people
who love to sing.

75. You are not in the
spotlight when you sing
with others

76. which is a good way
to get used
to singing in front
of other people.

77. Tip 4:
Get exposure.

78. Sing for people.

79. Start with friends
and family.

80. They are your biggest fans.

81. They want you to succeed.

82. Once you feel comfortable
in front of familiar people,

83. sing for strangers
or bigger audiences.

84. Sing at church.

85. Sing at a karaoke bar.

86. Organize a street
performance.

87. On the other hand, there
are people (like my son)
who is less stressed about

88. singing in front of
unfamiliar people than in
front of family members.

89. We are all different.

90. The key is to know
what works for you.

91. Tip 5:
Record yourself on
a regular basis.

92. Learn from listening to
your own singing or ask for
feedback to see where

93. you are at and what you
need to work on.

94. Most of us hate listening
to our own voices.

95. Yes, we sound differently
when recorded.

96. Accept the feedback as a
way to grow and improve.

97. Use the feedback
constructively
not destructively.

98. Tip 6:
Choose easy songs to
start your performance.

99. Choose songs that are
within your range and

100. showcase your
vocal abilities.

101. Win some fans with a
solid initial performance.

102. Once the audience loves
you, they will be more
forgiving if you make a few

103. mistakes in more
challenging songs.

104. Tip 7:
Let go!

105. Forget about your “what
ifs” and go for it!

106. This one is easy to
write and harder to do.

107. But it definitely
worked for me.

108. I believe that letting go
is what made it for me.

109. I realized that nothing
(absolutely nothing!) will

110. happen if I do not
sing perfectly.

111. Go for it!

112. Experiment! The feeling
is absolutely amazing!

113. Try improvisation
in singing.

114. It is elevating and it is a
good way to learn to let go.

115. Tip 8:
Don't take yourself
too seriously.

116. If you see your singing
performance as a matter of
life and death, then you

117. naturally create
tension and pressure.

118. Have fun with your songs.

119. Entertain your audience
and enjoy the process.

120. If you are worried about
being judged, don’t look
at your singing as

121. a performance but
more as a message.

122. What are you trying
to communicate to
your audience?

123. What do you want
to tell them?

124. Tip 9:
See yourself succeeding.

125. I practice this one every
day and not only in singing.

126. I believe and teach
self-fulfilling prophecy
at home and at work.

127. If you believe that you
can succeed, you will.

128. Yes, it sounds
funny but it works.

129. Tell yourself something
positive over and over even

130. if you don’t believe
it initially.

131. It creates an atmosphere in
which it can become reality.

132. Figure out what you want
to change and become.

133. Make your affirmations very
specific and incorporate
your fears into them.

134. For example, if you are
afraid of being judged by
others, think of this:

135. “I will allow people to have
their opinions because they

136. are trying to help me.”
or,

137. “I will accept other people’s
judgements about my singing
and I will
learn from them.”

138. So be fearless and sing!

139. If you want more tips and
advice about singing, go to

140. www.tips.how2improvesinging.com

141. See you there!