| If you are a singer, or someone who is learning to | | | | over the top, but the crazier it is the more entertaining |
| become a singer, it can be pretty easy to overlook the | | | | it can be, like stage diving for example. If you're a pop |
| importance of your stage presence, especially if you | | | | star you'll still be moving around but it won't be as |
| are new to performing in front of many people. Being | | | | frantic as in a band, and might even involve more |
| able to sing is great, but if you just stand there looking | | | | dancing (depends on the music you're playing). |
| nervous or uncomfortable, it can affect an otherwise | | | | However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind |
| amazing performance. Stage presence is a very | | | | regardless of what kind of singer you are. Those |
| important aspect of becoming a singer because of the | | | | things are eye contact, and body language. In terms of |
| visual aspect of a live performance. Having good | | | | eye contact, it means singing with your eyes open |
| stage presence shows you're comfortable doing your | | | | (many new singers sing with their eyes closed which is |
| thing, not to mention it's just a lot more entertaining. The | | | | a huge mistake) and focused on the crowd. In terms |
| importance of stage presence will also vary depending | | | | of body language, it simply means moving around and |
| on the type of singer you are. | | | | looking comfortable because when you're feeling |
| The first thing to keep in mind is what kind of singer | | | | nervous it tends to show. The idea is to have fun with |
| you are, and the type of music you sing. For example, | | | | it, and over time you will feel a lot more comfortable. |
| if you're in a rock band, it's a good idea to move | | | | The more in the moment you are, the better you will |
| around a lot. It doesn't necessarily have to be anything | | | | do. |