7 Tips for Performing Well on Stage

1. Study the Space in Rehearsals as you Improve Singing - Before you actually get
on the stage, you should have time to review the space and
get to know it. The last thing you want is to trip over a
wire or collapse on stairs because you're not certain what it
looks like.

2. Practice Incessantly - This goes without saying, but
you should be very organized with the material that you
could sing it in your sleep. There is no such thing as
over preparing when it bears on a live show.

3. Arrive Early and Map out Any Changes - If you were
on stage three days ago but haven't witnessed the space since
then, get in there and review what to assume at show time.
Sometimes, chair placements, stage setups, or curtain
arrangements can change at the last minute.

4. Relax in Peace before the Performance - Locate the
green room and relax. If there is no green room, hide in
your car for a handful of minutes. Complete silence and time to
evaluate your space is highly recommended if you want to be
ready for what comes next.

5. Communicate with the Audience - When you get on stage,
the audience should be the central focus of everything you
do. Don't go over their heads unless it's the only thing
keeping you upright. Make eye contact, smile at them, and
feed off that energy.

6. Get along with Positive Energy in the Room - There will
always be a vibe during your performance. It's tricky to
explain, but when you get on stage, you'll feel it. When
things not work out, look for one person having a good time.
Give attention on that one positive point and feed off that energy.

7. Be Yourself - Finally, be yourself. This is the
end result of everything you've worked for. Don't feel
like you should adjust your mannerisms or style to fit the
audience. Demonstrate them who you are and be certainty in your
abilities. Actual inner sureness will have a profound
impact on everyone listening.