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Hi I'm Dee. I'm 23 and married. I've worked in health care as well as office settings but am now a home-maker. I'm knowledgeable in a variety of subjects but don't mind doing a little research if asked about something I don't know about. Most of my friends come to me for advice. I read several advice columns and would like to help you also. I'm not judgemental. Your life is yours to live it as you choose. I believe asking for advice is good, but ultimately the choice is yours. You WILL NOT find a hurtful or smartass answer here.
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I've wanted to be a singer my WHOLE life. I know I can sing good because all my life I've been getting solos in chorus and everyone I know says I'm good. I can hit a bunch of notes and I can control my voice and everything.. but a few years ago I had a bad experience on stage... and ever since ive had major stage fear.
I dont even wanna TALK about what happened to me... but it was horrible and ever since I havent been able to get on stage by myself.. All of a sudden I'm constantly worrying that my voice is horrible and people are going to make fun of me.
I'm starting to get better but I want a record contract, and I think with what I'm doing now I can get a chance at one. Im just to afraid to sing by myself in front of anyone other than my closest friends... and I know record companyss wont take me for that.
Does anyone know how I can get over my stage fright... please its important!!
Since you're afraid to get on stage by yourself, you can start by taking small steps. Get on stage with a group in front of people you don't know. Once you get comfortable with that, try a smaller group. Keep reducing the size of the group as you get more confident. Before long, you should be able to be on stage by yourself.
Something that always helped me when singing in front of people I didn't know was not actually looking at their faces. Pick a focal point somewhere in the back of the room slightly over the crowd's head. For instance when I sang in church, I always focused on a stained glass window in the back of the church. It gives the appearance that you're looking at the crowd but keeps you from actually seeing anyone.
Another tip someone gave me was imagining the crowd as cartoon characters. The person told me it's hard to be nervous when you're imagining Tweety watching you sing. I tried it once but got cracked up. However, it might be something you can try.
Good luck with your singing career.
(Rating: 5) thank you soo much. im gonna try lol