how do u get over a fear like stage fright?Specifically a fear of singing in front of other people?
462971
The more you do it the easier it gets. Start with small audiences, and work your way up. Family and friends are your best starting audiences because you are already comfortable with them. It also helps if you find focal points to look at instead of the whole crowd at one time. Some people say to imagine the audience is naked, or that you are singing to a room full of circus clowns. Anything to put you at eases. Just do whatever works for you, but it really does get easier the more you do it, so sing, sing, sing. Church is a great place to start practicing. Good luck  and best wishes to you.
1114681
FIrst off, make sure the speech is something you could say off the cuff so you are comfrortable speaking on the subject.  It's hard to talk about something if you're familiar with it and could wing it if necessary. \nPractice in front of a mirror, make sure you aren't fidgeting ro making unnecessary hand gestures.  \nPractice in front of family or friends.  If  you can laugh with them while giving the speech, it'll help break up the jitters.\nTHe more you speak it out loud, the better.  In the end remember, you may think you'[re there to impress people, but in the end they're just people who were just as bervous as you at one time.\nBREATH!!!  You can do some deep breathing exercises before you go up to speak.  Try not to focus on one person, but don't sweep the room either. I've never had a problem speaking in front of people, not because i'm oujtgoing as it is, but because I jsut remember that it's just people and I'm up there doing my best.\nTHis is my experience, but the link below could help as well.
69790
Give it to God. Remember that you are not there for you. You are there to help the community worship. Your song is sung prayer, for them and for you. \n\nForget about you, yourself, or any involvement you have in it. Become "they" - the congregation. Once you have taken yourself out of the equation, and simply become part of the worship itself, there is nothing to be nervous about.\n\nTo do this, start meditating when you practice, St. Ignatius style - picture a scene from the bible... look around, observe where you are. What do the people surrounding Jesus want, as they look?\n\nThen, after you have mastered this in practice, bring it into church with you. Remember it as you sing.
805889
I'm like that too. Just the thought of speaking in front of people is frightening. When the time comes. Somehow I just do it. It's like I'm not really there. It's like someone else is doing the talking for me. That's how I deal with it. Just imagine you're someplace else.\n.
478381
Truly what worked for me was to sing along with girls singing (on cd of course) and please do it when nobody is around.  i used to do it in my car, would sing with whatever I could and expanded my range about 4 notes in about 2 months.  (also remember to take zinc... helps the vocal chords repair)
455814
i had this fear myself.  i took a public speaking class from a university.  speaking in front of small groups, then building up to larger groups really helped build my confidence.  speaking about something i was truly passionate about helped as well.  i constantly had to force myself to speak at some sort of public function to overcome this fear.  now i emcee large events with ease, because i have done it over and over.   if that doesn't help him, he actually may need to seek help from a professional for possible social anxity disorder.
274595
Absolutely i have been singign for 10 yrs and i still struggle with wantnig to soudn liek me and not liek someone else, im a singer not an impersonator. The best advice i can give you is to not think just feel sometimes we are not far enough removed frmo our own stuff that we fail to see how individual our creativness is, gte some other ppls opinions u mith be surprised.and lastly play from your heart and soul u can never go wrong find yrou strong points muscially and develope yoru style around them and dont forget to add yor own little quirks like a breaknig in yrou voice if u sing these little things may seem liek imperfections but they can somtemis be detrimental to yrou style. Cheers and good luck with it.
750001
Hi,\n\nJust to let you know a lot of people feel the same way, but try and relax and take a few deep breaths and tell yourself that you can do it.\nI was shy when i was a child but working in a hospital has made me more out going.\nA great book to read is Feel the fear and do it any way:- By Susan Jeffers. \nYou can get it in any good book shop or library.\nT.
384414
Get a friend (or just do it yourself) to lead a sing-along on a train, subway car, or bus and see what happens. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time, but never have as I don't want to get beaten up by people who think I'm annoying. Several reasons why this might/might not be worthwile:\n-It definately breaks the social norm. Not many people like to be heard loud and clear when they're using public transportation.\n-Very few people actually will sing in public. Most people will only mutter or completely ignore you when you ask them to sing.\n\nGood luck :)
39942
Burn a cd of your favorite songs to sing, put it on full blast in your car and belt your heart out! It also helps you to wake up in the morning (I always do it on my way to class)and instantly cheers you up no matter what just happened. You might have a better voice than you think, it just needs some training. Save up for voice lessons to boost your self-esteem and to do something fun.
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Nervousness results in you breathing shallow. That makes if feel like you're choking and that will make you more nervous. Focus on taking big, slow breaths, both in and out. This will keep you from getting breathless, which may affect your dancing, and it will keep you from getting really, really, nervous.\n\nPreparation and knowing in advance what is expected of you, where the practice will be etc, will also make you less nervous.\n\nPrior to the audition, if you can, check out the place where the audition will be held, so you know how long it takes to get there and you can plan accordingly. Being late/lost will make you even more nervous. You don't have to know the place inside out, but I find if I know where the bathrooms are and the stage is and where people are sitting, I do much better.\nI like to arrive early, so I set up and warm up without being rushed.\n\nAlso, before the audition, practice a couple of routines so you know them inside out. Everyone gets stage fright. Even the pros. But if you really practice your routine or routines, even if your brain freezes in stage fright, your body will know what to do. \n\nBe on time (preferably a little early) for your audition. Be prepared. Be dressed in our outfit, with your hair and make up already done. Be polished.  Be professional.  Yes, you're only 15 or so, but showing that you've practiced and prepared on an adult level will give you an advantage.\n\nThen,do your thang!Knock 'em out! Show them how much you've been practicing and preparing. Show them your energy and your skills! Show 'em what you can bring to the team. When you are done, as you leave, it's not a bad idea to thank the people you've auditioned for. Tell them "Thank you for the audition, I hope we can be teammates." and SMILE!\n\nAnd if you don't get a spot on the team, take some time to go talk to the coach and ask him/her what you can do to improve your routine so you can get on the team next year. I'm sure they'll offer some pointers. An added bonus is that if you show you are serious, they'll remember you.\n\nGood luck!
272341
Honestly there is no easy fix for this. You just have to put yourself in a situation where you have to talk. If you are really that uncomfortable with it and you are in school consider taking the dreaded speech class. It will force you to get up and talk in front of people. The best way to get over a fear like this is to tackle it. Hope that this helps and I wish you luck!
617908
practice first singing to people you don't mind singing around. eventually start singing around a few more people.
281012
4get that u r nervous !!! U need 2 build up confidence in urself and hold ur self at a high position !! Y the hell should v b nervous ...it should b the opp.person who should b affected by our persona not ourselves...Cheer up !!
1102029
I was scared too, but there is really nothing 2 fear, it's like before you perform on stage, you get butterflies in your tummy, but after you're out there all the fear is gone! Go for it!
371177
Let me rephrase that for you: How do I ease my nervousness?\nNow that that's settled, just drink some milk, watch some tv, think about pleasant things, imagine the audience in their underwear, breathe deeply, empty your mind of all thoughts...\nthat should tide you over, right?
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Be confident everytime you sing..... show them off your "talent"..... let them realize that even you dont have voice like celine dion or mariah carrey... you can still belt in!!! hola girl!!!! the show must go on!!!!