Primary Facts To Mull Over Before Vocal Competitions

By Diane Burns


One of the greatest gifts or rather talents available on this planet is the ability to sing. Many young people have dedicated their time, energy and resources into music with an aim of creating a promising lifetime career for themselves. However, every journey must have a starting point. Vocal competitions is just but one of the few stages of music. Therefore, a singer should always plan ahead of auditions and prepare to perform their best. Throughout this article, you shall acknowledge indispensable tips to consider while participating in a competition.

What are you to present on the stage? Which song are you going to sing? Do you have other musical elements? Endeavor to have a methodical understanding of all the materials you are organizing on performing while on the podium. Lack of prior preparations will ensure failure on your path. Therefore, you should always be ahead of the performance you are about to facilitate. Singing competitions are packaged with some rules where for instance, a singer might be allocated three or four songs and while on the stage, the judges will choose which song the artist presents.

Your dressing code matters a lot. It is fundamental for you to be decently dressed. Anything that keeps revealing your body should be deterred. Therefore, avoid over exaggerating your dressing but make sure that you complement the singing. It is paramount for you to have a couple of dresses available for you to choose from. Prepare the dresses in advance to avoid any complication whatsoever.

Always be prepared to sing. Therefore, consider having your throat cleared, vocal checkups and even nose blowing before getting to the stage. Being confident emanates from generating a positive motivation of winning the auditions. Any mental toxin you are experiencing must be dispensed.

The impression you create to both the audience and the adjudicators matters a lot. Therefore, stand straight and be calm all through. Ensure to keep contact with the judges and do not keep looking down. You should offer a chivalrous smile and once greeted, respond with protocol and in a dexterous way.

Did you know that the stage is yours to rock and to command? Therefore, you should always be confident and follow the given instructions. For instance if the management of the audition selects a specific standing point, make sure to flow; however, where you are allowed to choose your own position, move closer to the judges and the audience as well. Always announce your name loudly but politely for everyone to clearly note. Where your name is mispronounced, correct the person announcing with a lot of humility and professionalism.

The last but not the least, perform your song diligently. Many singers mess up in auditions simply because they were distracted by the simple things judges do. An adjudicator may decide not to pay attention or may even cut you short in the middle of a song. Their actions should remain their actions and not vague misconceptions on your side.

For you to sharpen your vocals to greater heights, you need an exercise of due diligence. Generating self discipline is paramount to regular practicing and leading a healthy life. Nurture your gift and always make sure to follow the above steps.




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