Okay, well since I've been very young, I've loved singing, but probably a few years ago, I've become completely terrified of the thought of singing in public or on stage or anything. Apparently I can sing very well, but..I don't know, I just get so freaked out I can't sing properly in front of anyone. Even when I record my voice I get freaked out. Any ideas how to get over this? I don't really want responses like "Just do it," because it isn't that easy. It's like telling an arachnophobe to pick up a tarantula.
I had that same problem when I first started singing. Singing in front of people just takes practice I think, so you should get better with repetition. Maybe the first thing you should do is sing something when no one else is home, if possible, and record it. Then you can be subjective about your voice, and you'll know if what you're singing sounds good. So if it does sound really good, then you don't have much of a reason to be afraid when singing in front of others. Besides that I can't say much else, maybe work your way up by singing in front of a friend, then 2 friends, then your mom, etc...
I have the same problem... sort of. I've been writing and recording songs for a couple of years, but I've yet to perform them. I've recorded a ton a home and a decent amount in the studio, but I'm pretty afraid to do it live. My thing isn't so much singing but performing original stuff. It's just hard, even though I know that most people's songs are shit. I think I'll have to take it in stages... like, first perform for friends, then maybe like a small party, then open mic, etc. I don't know... I need people to push me. You know what's strange, is that I can perform for engineers in a studio a lot better than I could for my mom. () I really wouldn't want to perform in front of my parents, and I don't let them listen to my recordings. Ahaha.
I think many people have that problem. I also like singing very much. Few years ago I had a period in which I couldn't sing in front of anyone,just when i was alone at home. I couldn't let go, sing in full voice..Last year my will and wish to perform in front of people somehow solved that problem just by itself..somehow I just let go and performed in front of whole school..I sang and I didn't care what others think. If you know you can sing and that your voice is good,don't be afraid. I know exactly the feeling. The problem is, now I've got that fear again. And it is the hardest thing for me to sing in front of my mum or dad, or close friends. I could do it easier in front of unknown people. Strange, but true. I've got to mention that I don't like the way my voice sounds when recorded too. But it's just so subjective,and I'm very self-critical. So, for beggining, practice singing alone, you'll become more satisfied and self-comfident because practice really helps. I wish you good luck!
I think you need to just be yourself when you sing and relax. Love the song and it will come. Namaste
i used to have terrible stage fright. now i'm a professional singer. my key to success.... forcing myself to perform. first, i sang backup for a band... i could hide in the background if i needed to, but you get more confident in your ability. then, when youve got more experience, try taking the lead every now and then. find small groups of people and just perform for them solo. eventually, singing will come so naturally that you won't be so nervous, though i can't promise your stage fright will ever completely disappear... but as with everything, practice makes perfect, and you'll never be able to perform if you don't make yourself practice A LOT. singing well is one thing, and being able to perform is quite another. you must practice BOTH! good luck, i hope to see you in concert some day.
Drink a little bit of alcohol and ponder your blue throat chakra. Learn from your experiences and listen to nike "just do it" singing is fun. make sure you let your audience know that. love to sing. any uneasyness will be easily detected by a crowd. Confidence!
I started just singing & playing my acoustic for friends and anyone who would listen. After ya get used to it, going up in front of an audience is no big deal. they want to hear something good, so give it to 'em
