Undertaking live, or efficiency apply, as I prefer to contact it, is frequently a misplaced art. Musicians appear to believe that as long as they're fantastic musicians/songwriters/singers then men and women will arrive to view them perform. Unfortunately, this is not the situation. Many of them basically do not know what to do in front of your microphone. Here are a couple of tips.
One. Practice like you play. Sports activities people know this. Actors know this. The military understands this. Classical musicians mostly know this. Comedians know this. Somehow it stops there. Indie and folk musicians do not appear to take this as literally. I recently attended a seminar with Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3. He suggested that musicians practice EVERYTHING for their performances - including inter-song patter, introductions, thank yous, set list order. This is so that everything you do on stage is second nature. If necessary, set up your mics and speakers. Apply singing into the microphone. Practice talking into the microphone.
2. Have strong stage presence. You could be the best band on earth, but if you're boring to watch, the audience will leave. Take up the stage. Be excited to be there, and impart that to the audience. Some of this is a confidence issue. Not used to it and wondering what to do to make it easier? See the first point: Apply.
3. Know when to acknowledge the audience. I've seen quite a few, a lot of bands who do this prematurely. You don't thank the audience the minute you finish playing and inside dead space between your last note and their applause. Wait for them to acknowledge you with their applause. It's a constant trade of thanks and acknowledgment. The audience has paid to find out you perform. In return, you play music that they like. In return, they applaud. You then, acknowledge their applause by thanking them. Saying "thank you" before the audience has applauded makes you look unprofessional, naive, and presumptuous. Err within the side of being humble.
4. Get to know your fans after the show. Stick around once you've finished playing. Talk to people today who purchase your CD, or who hang around while you're packing up gear. If they have a great experience talking to you, they'll probably tell all of their friends, which may mean your fan base grows by that numerous more people today. Otherwise, they're left feeling snubbed. Good luck, and happy performing!
One. Practice like you play. Sports activities people know this. Actors know this. The military understands this. Classical musicians mostly know this. Comedians know this. Somehow it stops there. Indie and folk musicians do not appear to take this as literally. I recently attended a seminar with Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3. He suggested that musicians practice EVERYTHING for their performances - including inter-song patter, introductions, thank yous, set list order. This is so that everything you do on stage is second nature. If necessary, set up your mics and speakers. Apply singing into the microphone. Practice talking into the microphone.
2. Have strong stage presence. You could be the best band on earth, but if you're boring to watch, the audience will leave. Take up the stage. Be excited to be there, and impart that to the audience. Some of this is a confidence issue. Not used to it and wondering what to do to make it easier? See the first point: Apply.
3. Know when to acknowledge the audience. I've seen quite a few, a lot of bands who do this prematurely. You don't thank the audience the minute you finish playing and inside dead space between your last note and their applause. Wait for them to acknowledge you with their applause. It's a constant trade of thanks and acknowledgment. The audience has paid to find out you perform. In return, you play music that they like. In return, they applaud. You then, acknowledge their applause by thanking them. Saying "thank you" before the audience has applauded makes you look unprofessional, naive, and presumptuous. Err within the side of being humble.
4. Get to know your fans after the show. Stick around once you've finished playing. Talk to people today who purchase your CD, or who hang around while you're packing up gear. If they have a great experience talking to you, they'll probably tell all of their friends, which may mean your fan base grows by that numerous more people today. Otherwise, they're left feeling snubbed. Good luck, and happy performing!
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