Fear of Singing in Public

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

I just go up and perform with the attitude that I'm probably never going to see the same people ever again, so it ends up not bothering me.

Yeah, and plus, people aren't usually paying that much attention, or, if they are, a bunch of people who weren't very good just went before you, and more of the same will come after you. I mean, it's not like you're all professionals, and you're trying to attract a label or anything..

[pianogirl04]

Originally Posted by David

I don't do any of that. I just take two Xanax. It is not necessary that I be in the conscious world when I gig.

I could handle half a Xanax for a gig. I still know what's going on around me and don't really give a damn at that point.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

What sparkelah said, and the self-talk, remember "I am awesome. I rock. I'm having a blast"

Don't let any negative self-talk come into your head cuz it's all ****e!

That's it. Basically, you play a character. Leave yourself somewwhere else.
Become your inner rock star.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by dissention

I just go up and perform with the attitude that I'm probably never going to see the same people ever again, so it ends up not bothering me.

Do you first wipe the germ laden mic. with rubbing alcohol

Give me a stage, a sidewalk, hotel lobby, essentially ANYWHERE and I will sing for ya

[amber]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Do you first wipe the germ laden mic. with rubbing alcohol

Give me a stage, a sidewalk, hotel lobby, essentially ANYWHERE and I will sing for ya

No! You're kidding!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by amber

No! You're kidding!

and you KNOW I don't need a mic.

[amber]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

and you KNOW I don't need a mic.

You actually need one of those mufflers, like they use for trumpets....
(never would I really dream of muffling that wonderful voice. )