How to overcome stage fright is a big concern for many performers, they have to deal with stage fright and are afraid to sing whenever they go on. So you MUST understand; you are NOT alone. Often people have performance anxiety an are terrified to get up and perform in front of others.
How to get over stage fright
1Preparation
The first thing we can do to overcome stage fright is start with something easy. And to be prepared to the point where you are so “ready” you don’t have to “think about it” with an easy song. OVER prepare for what you are actually doing, so when it comes time, it will be UNDER your capabilities. For example; if your goal is to sing Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” in front of the American Idol judges, start by practicing nursery rhymes or party songs. Sing those with all the range that you have and stretch yourself so sing them BEYOND the range necessary to sing “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Then move on to mid level material. After a while, you WILL get to a point where you are over prepared and will be able to sing with confidence.2Repetition
Repeat your song over and over, embedding it so deep in your mind that it becomes second nature. Repeat your song while multi-tasking other things, like shopping or doing math.3Exposure
Increasing your exposure is vital to overcoming stage fright. Ask friends and family if you can sing for them, even if it drives them crazy. Let them know that practicing in front of them will help you.Then take it to the next level, go to a Karaoke Bar or Open Mic Night, or sing a solo at your church, a campfire or street promenade. Performing as much as possible in a relatively safe environment where it doesn’t matter that much is an excellent way to build confidence.
I want you to remember something very important. The audience, your friends and family etc., are not standing there with their arms crossed waiting for you to make a mistake so they can humiliate you. They are in your corner. They are on your team. They are rooting for you. They want you to get over your anxiety. I want you to look at your audience as your friends who WANT to see you succeed. In fact the reason they are there at all is because they are excited to see you succeed. This is an excellent place to start. It may seem almost too simple, but it is the truth. This mental exercise will help you begin overcoming stage fright so you will no longer be afraid to sing. Your fear of performing will start to diminish.
4Fun
Be light hearted and don’t take it too seriously. Be loose. Don’t care too much. remember: EVERYONE makes mistakes. Even the most seasoned performers.The “fun part” of performing will kick in automatically once you start to master your technique and your brain is no longer nervous about whether you can or cannot technically sing. You will just do it… and then you’ll have fun because you’ve learned to conquer stage fright!
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