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I just auditioned for my school talent show and I think I did really bad. I sang (Un Moto di Gioia) because my friends said I should. I have a terrible case of stage fright, and I thought this audition might help me get over it. I mean, some of the girls on the audition panel were laughing (which is very rude, but that's not the point). I am so embarassed, I don't think I'll ever show my face again. I dropped out of the show, of course. I'm questioning my talents as a singer right now. I have been singing for 6 years. I am very trained as a singer, was admitted into an Advanced Choir at an early age, but still...I think people think I'm a bad singer and don't want to tell me. Does anyone know what I mean?
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Hey. I'm probably about to tell you a bunch of stuff you don't wanna hear, but I think it needs to be said.
People your age in general don't seem to be able to appreciate classical music. I'm guessing they were laughing because they thought it was stupid. I've been laughed at and taunted, and I'm a voice performance major in college.
With music, particularly performance, you've just gotta know you're good. Think about all this stuff:
You were admitted into an advanced choir at an early age. Do you really think you'd be in that choir if you sucked?
You've been singing for six years. I think that's longer than I have been actively singing. I mean I was in choirs my whole life, but only started lessons when I was 13 and a half. Yeah, you've been singing longer than me.
You KNOW you're very trained as a singer. Technique will get you very far.
Maybe this just isn't your time. I mean, I did all these competitions and I won a bunch of them, so I thought "cool, I'm good!" but then I started competing with different age groups (college-age) and can't seem to win anything. However, I know for a fact that the people I've been competing with have much more developed and trained voices than I do. An eighteen-year-old can't musically or physically compete with a thirty-year-old. It just doesn't work. She has had twelve more years of training than me.
In a way, it's good that you aren't overconfident. On the other hand, to be a singer you kind of need to have an ego. You've just gotta know you're good and not care what anyone else thinks (This is where that comes in).
Doing auditions and the like to get over your stage fright is a good idea, but not if you continue to have bad experiences. Choose your auditions and competitions wisely - know when you really do have a chance to win (in competitions).
As far as talent show things, that's just what it is. A talent SHOW. You would have had the opportunity to show people what you can do when you perform.
A really good classical singer is a rare thing, especially young(ish). Everyone can sing rock, but it takes real talent to be able to sing classical music.
I hope this brings your spirit up a little. Don't doubt yourself.
-Siren =)
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wow..i know exactly what you mean..the exact same thing is happening with me..i just have one thing t ask..do you love to sing??..if you do that's all that matters..who cares what other people think..if you made it into an advanced chior than your probably have an amazing voice..those girls were probably only laughing cause they were jealous and thye wanted to make themselves seem cooler..if you love to sing then sing..hope i helped
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are you the one who sent a message saying you didnt know what to do for your talent show? about singing an operatic piece? well.. anyway, i know what you mean. and i dont really see your question here. i wouldnt let it bother you about what other people think. just ignore it.. and if you got into advanced quior, you must be good. just keep re-assuring yourself.
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hey there jsut jealous. obiously if you got admiteed to a high choir class your good. dont let the haters bring you down. keep trying. cait ♥
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I know what you mean hunn. Maybe the people that were laughing were just jelous because from what I'm readind you can sing good. DO NOT give up , i mean you faced your fear of stage fright & image all the other things u can do with your talent!
xo Erikanne & hearts;
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I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN... BUT YOU SHOULD TRii iT BECAUSE I ALWAYZ USED TO GET STAGE FRIGHT.. BUT NOW THE MORE I DO IT.. THE EASIER IT GETS. SO YOU JUST GO AHEAD N TRi TO GET BACK iNTO THAT SHOW.. BECAUSE iF YOU DONT THAT YOU ALWAYZ GOiNG TO BE WONDERiNG HOW iT COULD'VE WENT..
&& hEARTz
**-NEsMiiRA
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Hey,
I know what it feels like. Have you ever hated a band because you think their singing sucks and your buddy might think they sing good? Well thats the idea that I got when I read your question. So what if a few people think you suck as long as you don't think you suck and you know what you want to do in life and singing is it then I suggest keep it up. You'll get better and people will mature and if you do become famous then all you have to do is look at them and say,
"Who's laughing now?". Don't give up on it just be proud that you did accaully had the nerve to get up there in front of people and sing.
-GD
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I know what you mean. You mean like those poor fools on American Idol try outs. You wonder how any true friend or relative could have let them embarrass themselves before the entire world!
I don't think that is the case with you. I think the laughers probably were some who may have thought they were superior. Which they aren't.
It sounds to me like you have every reason to believe you are a good singer. You had a bad day...it happens now and then. Especially if you are prone to stage fright!
Don't give up. Try again and again. If you don't make it, at least you have gone one step further in overcoming your stage fright.
If there is any way to get back into the show, do it.
Good luck! :)
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