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So my band got a ギグ to play in less than a week, and it's going to be a big crowd. We've only ever played in front of a few people, so this is really important for us.
But I'm incredibly shy. I play guitar, and whenever we play I just stand there, and I can't look at the audience.
Anyone got any tips for having better stage presence? I'm so nervous :[
 para-scence posted 1年以上前
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DramaQueen1020 said:
Oh darling, don't worry. I'm in performing arts, (you know, 芝居 and music,) so I've picked up some tricks. Remember, あなた don't have to do all of these, but they help. If あなた want, try them out, see which ones work for you.

Before あなた go on:
1) Get something to eat about an 時 または so before あなた perform. It saps your energy if あなた perform on an empty stomach.
2) While standing, クロス your ankles like you're about to turn around. クロス your wrists. then turn them so your thumbs point to the ground. Interlock your fingers. Then twist your wrists inward so your knuckles rest against your chest. Close your eyes, and concentrate on nothing but keeping your balance. It may take a few tries at first, don't worry. Do this for 20 秒 to a minute. This exercise helps with calming nerves and concentration.
3) Before going on, shake your wrists out. This helps loosen your wrists up, which would be especially good for a guitarist.
4) While backstage, dance around like あなた don't have a care in the world. Smile while you're doing it, this is something あなた can really have fun with. This should help get nervous energy out and boost your confidence.
5) Before あなた go on stage, take a deep breath.

Onstage:
1) When あなた get onstage, start with a big smile. I don't know how, but this always helps.
2) While playing, don't think about the audience. Go through the performance just like another rehearsal. Take deep breaths if あなた start to feel anxious. Always remember to breathe.
3) Don't look down at the crowd. That'll just raise your nerves. Try to find a point to focus on in the back of the house (the part of the theatre the audience is in). That way あなた don't focus on the crowd, and あなた won't be blinded によって the stage lights. If あなた want, あなた can always focus on your guitar, but if あなた keep your head up, that says "I feel confident!"
4) I doubt あなた would be playing in a band if あなた didn't 愛 making music. This is something あなた love, enjoy it! Above all, have fun with this. It's your performance. If あなた have a solo, just rock out! Do not be afraid to dance. Again, smile. Laugh if あなた want. Focus on the music, あなた will feel great!

I hope this all helps, please tell me. As theatre people say, "Break a leg!" Have fun!
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