Monday, January 22, 2018

Fundamental Tips To Consider For Vocal Competitions

By Diane Burns


One of the greatest gifts or rather talents available on this planet is the ability to sing. Many young people have dedicated their time, energy and resources into music with an aim of creating a promising lifetime career for themselves. However, every journey must have a starting point. Vocal competitions is just but one of the few stages of music. Therefore, a singer should always plan ahead of auditions and prepare to perform their best. Throughout this article, you shall acknowledge indispensable tips to consider while participating in a competition.

What are you to present on the stage? Which song are you going to sing? Do you have other musical elements? Endeavor to have a methodical understanding of all the materials you are organizing on performing while on the podium. Lack of prior preparations will ensure failure on your path. Therefore, you should always be ahead of the performance you are about to facilitate. Singing competitions are packaged with some rules where for instance, a singer might be allocated three or four songs and while on the stage, the judges will choose which song the artist presents.

What is your dress code? Ensure that you know what to wear and that you have other backup clothes in case there is a change of plan. While choosing what to wear, avoid revealing clothes and clothes that will keep distracting either the audience or the judges. Deem being simple but decent, attractive and presentable.

Before going to the stage, check your vocals, clear your throat, blow your nose, drink a glass of water and above all dismiss any mental toxins. These activities will help you stand confidently before the audience ready to rock. When called upon, make a quick entrance with zero fusses whatsoever. Consider being motivated in a positive manner. Any negative thought especially thoughts of failing should be dispensed.

Did you know that first impressions are always correct? How the judges perceive you at first determines the overall performance. Therefore, embrace confidence and manage to retain contact with both the adjudicators and the judges. Always consider standing still and keep your head up. Smiling must be the way to go. In case you receive greetings from the judges present, respond softly and in a courteous manner. Professionalism must be acknowledged in you from the word go.

While on that stage, ensure to rock. The stage is yours and it is under your dominion; therefore, dominate over it. Endeavor to follow instructions especially if there is a predetermined space where you stand. Where possible, be closer to the judges as well as the audience. Introduce yourself slowly but loudly so that everyone gets to know you. Where you are introduced wrongly, correct the person introducing you in a polite and clear manner.

The last but not the least, perform your song diligently. Many singers mess up in auditions simply because they were distracted by the simple things judges do. An adjudicator may decide not to pay attention or may even cut you short in the middle of a song. Their actions should remain their actions and not vague misconceptions on your side.

For you to sharpen your vocals to greater heights, you need an exercise of due diligence. Generating self discipline is paramount to regular practicing and leading a healthy life. Nurture your gift and always make sure to follow the above steps.




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