Stage Presence, lead singer and guitarist |
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Stage Presence, lead singer and guitarist |
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Apr 7 2013, 10:21 PM |
The Professor give the best advice that you would receive ever. The best way to learn how to do this is learning from the masters. How? Watching dvds, live shows, videoclips, going to concerts. Front-man attitude is very important, and even more in Punk, Rock & Metal styles.
I saw The Hives live some days ago and I was blown away by their singer's attitude. The audience went crazy. -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 7 2013, 10:57 PM |
My advise would be to learn from the masters by watching and analyzing what you like to see on stage.
It is also a good idea to practice in front of the mirror. I know a lot of people who do this, especially singers. Having good stage presence and performance is something that needs to be practiced same as playing or any other skill. With experience and practice, you do get better. After some time you'll start to get a preference and feeling for it and also derive some rules. For example, here is a random check list from my observations over the years : * Don't turn your back to the audience Its cool to jam with the drummer and have fun with band mates, but always have in mind that you are performing for the audience so having your back turned to them for anything over 5-10 seconds is not really good idea * Make eye contact with the people in audience Its always good to make contact with the people in the audience, especially in the first raws. Way better then watching the reflector lights up in the ceiling If you are a singer, sing few phrases to the girls in the front raws while looking into their eyes, it will make them feel special and you will feel the special energy and connection with the audience. * Don't ignore people in the audience Some people will try to get your attention during the performance, cool solo etc... Acknowledge their presence by looking at them and nodding your head or something. If you see them, don't look to the other side. * Try to make the show interactive Singers like to sing:) ....but stepping back and letting the audience sing a cool chorus or part of the song instead will make the show so much better for the fans. * Make connection between the songs Tell interesting stories about the songs, make observations and short statements. Audience likes this! * You are in command When you are on stage, you are in charge! You can make things happen - its all in your hands. I have seen a lot of bands who walk up a bit depressed and uninspired on stage and then the audience behaves the same. If you are energetic and enjoying the show - the audience will as well. Important : what you do will dictate how audience reacts. Experiment with starting to jump on stage during some cool percussive song parts, try raising your hands and clapping - you will notice that the audience will copy what you do and follow it (and it will spread like fire)! Group psychology thing They are there to get entertained and expect from you to make the show fun. * Be relaxed and yourself If you don't feel the music - audience won't too. Don't be stiff on the stage, its not an audition. No need to play perfect (no one will notice the mistakes) or anything during the show except for the rule: have fun and enjoy yourself! If you are moving with the music and truly enjoying it - everyone else will feel it! EDIT: doing some of this stuff may feel a bit "weird" at start or even "corny" but with time and practice (mirror) - it will feel much more natural. Those performers we see on stage have been developing there stage presence and skills for years! Everyone has to start somewhere. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Apr 7 2013, 11:12 PM
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cheers guys i really appreciate the advice. thats loads of good points. got a gig friday so i'll put it to the test
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Apr 8 2013, 08:38 AM |
Video your rehearsals, so you can see what you look like.
Anything you do needs to look natural and not forced, this doesn't mean if you take a few moves from the dvds you watch and you don't look natural doing them you stop, you just rehearse it more until it does. Small subtle movements won't be seen, it's like tv acting vs stage acting, on stage every thing has to be bigger! -------------------- My SoundCloud
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