Advice for amateur performing bands.

[Shaunewbiez]

Hey all! Thought I'd start this thread to ask for advice for stage performances, how to get rid of stage fright etc. As my band would be signing up for baybeats, stardust etc and it's our first time going up on stage, so would like some advice? Feel free to comment!

~ShauN~

[LadyInTears]

always sound check.

i gigged once without knowing my monitor was down, so i actually completed the set not knowing how i sounded like, pulled it off though, amazingly.

[RolandLim]

Just a little heads up,


I've been invited by *Scape to give a talk on the 27 or 28 March'10 (weekend trip) regarding the Music industry and I'll be touching on some of the topics you've asked about . If you guys have the time you should check it out , details will be out soon



Regards

Roland Lim

Music Producer & Artiste Manager
www.rolandlimproductions.com

[MadWerewolfBoy]

i think filming ur band perform might be the easiest way to fix ur problems, it's hard for others to tell u what ur band lacks. maybe try videoing urself jamming in a studio?

[EugeneSmasher]

It always pays to have experienced performers to tell your band what can be improved.

- Don't think about the crowd's eyes being on you. Just do your thing.
- Be confident in yourself and your gear.
- Enjoy the performance.

*I know it doesn't seem helpful but that's what I did.

[gothviruz]

There's always a start to everything.. I believe all bands had this fear when they first appeared on stage.
Just remain calm.. that's the most important. Treat it like a normal jamming session.
The first time i played in front of audience, i admit I was nervous and i looked down at my guitar all the way.. it kinda helped.

[wyldeboon]

- pretend u are a pro
- must have GOOD sound balance on stage (no point playing wen u cant hear urself or the vox or wateva)
- dun play n stand like lamp post
- dun be afraid or kanchiong wen u do mistakes
- learn how to cvr ur mistakes
- enjoy the music u r playing (the whole band must enjoy,if not u will look like a fool jumping2 and the rest of the band become lamp post)

most importantly,have fun.

i perform almost every nite n i still do mistakes. but i enjoyed myself like how i want the crowd to enjoy it.


ps: if none of the above works for u... drag dwn 4 bottles of stout. settle the kettler

[kimura]

Originally Posted by wyldeboon

- pretend u are a pro
- must have GOOD sound balance on stage (no point playing wen u cant hear urself or the vox or wateva)
- dun play n stand like lamp post
- dun be afraid or kanchiong wen u do mistakes
- learn how to cvr ur mistakes
- enjoy the music u r playing (the whole band must enjoy,if not u will look like a fool jumping2 and the rest of the band become lamp post)

most importantly,have fun.

i perform almost every nite n i still do mistakes. but i enjoyed myself like how i want the crowd to enjoy it.


ps: if none of the above works for u... drag dwn 4 bottles of stout. settle the kettler

Excellent advice....

esp the stout bit

Could even try breaking an egg in your stout. You'll be a six-stringed viagra machine.

[EugeneSmasher]

Originally Posted by gothviruz

There's always a start to everything.. I believe all bands had this fear when they first appeared on stage.
Just remain calm.. that's the most important. Treat it like a normal jamming session.
The first time i played in front of audience, i admit I was nervous and i looked down at my guitar all the way.. it kinda helped.

I had a little solo (not exactly shred, but it was a fast bluesy solo) once and I just kept staring at my guitar. I kept missing notes. But it did help me pull the solo off, it could have been worse!

[Dime]

You should never be afraid of looking like a fool.Just remember there are worse fools out there than yourself.

Said many a times.Make sure you can hear the other instruments in your band via the monitor or earpiece etc.

Remember to be ecentric and not overly ecentric cause that will seperate you from the rest who are guitar-playing-zombies.