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SINGING LESSONS - ARTICLE
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GETTING PAST THE FIRST THIRTY SECONDS
Copyright © 2003 Coach Yvonne
DeBandi
During an audition or performance situation
it is some times necessary to introduce yourself. Be sure
to get started on the right foot because sometimes you only
have thirty seconds to make an impression. Practice introducing
yourself in front of the mirror and analyze your first impression-no
matter how silly you feel. Learn from opinions, but do what
feels right.
TIP #1 - State your name, don't ask it. Have
you ever heard those introductions that make you wonder -
is that their name or are they asking me? Practice your delivery
tone and make sure your inflection does not rise at the end
of the sentence making it sound like an inquiry.
TIP #2 - Slow down. Nerves can often cause you
to speed up your speech pattern without you even knowing it.
Before you begin speaking, take a deep breath and then speak
slow and clearly with good articulation.
TIP #3 - Mind your body language. Don't fidget.
Stand comfortably with one foot slightly in front of the other,
with the weight on the balls of your feet. Your arms and hands
should remain relaxed by your side unless effective hand motions
are being done.
TIP #4 - Eye contact. Look confident, even if
you don't feel quite that way underneath. Make good eye contact
with your audience. If you are not comfortable with making
eye contact, try looking just over the audience's head. When
using this technique they will often think you are talking/singing
directly to them.
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