Benita Charles Music at Jackie Robinson Park (Harlem, NYC)
Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #11: Sing in front of an audience.
* Performing in front of an audience will take your talent to the next level.
* Performing in front of an audience will help you get paid gigs.
* Performing in front of people who don't know will test your abilities.
7 ways to gain live performance experience:
1) Family functions
- Sing at family gatherings such as BBQs, family reunions, weddings and special occasions)
- Sing as often as you can in front of your family/friends to get experience
- This is usually your first experience singing in front of a live audience and your family can be a kinder audience than most.
2) Church
- The church choir is an excellent way you can learn how to sing with a group and in front of an audience.
- The church choir will help you develop your ear because you have to listen to others when ou sing.
- The church audience is usually a kind and encouraging audience which can really put singers at ease during performances.
3) Open Mics
*An open mic is a show that anyone can sign up and perform with a live band.
- Open Mics are an excellent way to get live performance experience without a huge investment on your part.
- Open Mics will help you gain experience singing with a live band
- Be sure to sign up early because there's usually a huge wait time to sing at the most popular open mics.
4) Talent Shows
- Competing in talent shows is an excellent way to gain experience singing in front of an audience.
- Preparing for a talent show and performing will take your talent to another level.
- Watching other talent performers is a great way to learning winning techniques.
5) Artist Showcases
*An artist showcase is a show an independant producer promotes with a select number of featured artists.
-Performing in an artist showcase is great exposure for the artist performing on the roster.
-Performing in an artist showcase will allow the singers to perform at high-end venues.
-The performance time is longer for an artist showcase than an open mic.
6) Self-Produced Shows
*A self-produced show is a show the artist produces, invests and star in.
-This show will help the artist develop leadership skills as a producer.
-The artist has complete artistic control with a self-produced show.
-The artist will often keep a large portion of the profits for this type of show, depending on the agreement with the venue.
7) Live streaming on the internet
*The internet has opened a whole new way artist can perform and connect with their audience in real time.
-Performing live on the internet will allow you to engage with your audience like no other way before.
-It will also help you build an audience world-wide.
-If you're videos or live stream go viral, you will go mainstream for greater exposure for your artist brand.
-Current live stream sites: Facebook Live, Periscope, Ustream, Concert Window, Busker (new) and more.
Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!
-- Benita Charles Music
"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"
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