Are you one of the 75% of singers who underestimate themselves?
By this point I’ve had lessons with several hundred students. And I have noticed something odd: hardly anyone has an accurate self-image when it comes to their singing abilities.
At least 3/4 of my students underestimate themselves. A…
Three new quick tips to calm nerves before a big gig
This past weekend was a big gig for a lot of singers: it was a reunion gig of Guitar Villians Live Band Karaoke, with 31 singers vying for $800 in cash prizes. Each singer got to sing only one song. Can you imagine the pressure?  …
Read moreHow to "Detach" to Reduce Stage Fright and Perform Better
Have you ever gone to an audition or job interview for a position you didn’t really care to get? And you aced it because you didn’t care about the outcome and you were totally relaxed? That’s because you were detached.
And when you go to an…
Facing The Fear of Big Dreams for your Music Career
In high school, my best friend and I planned the most exciting trip we could imagine: we were going to drive the six hours from Phoenix, where we lived, to Los Angeles to see our favorite artist play a concert. We had recentl…
Read moreWhat to Do on a Low-Energy Night
This is the second of several articles dealing with what to do on a bad gig night. The first article, Gb-Db-Ab-SQUIRREL!, gave some ideas for what to do when you just can’t focus, and your mind is like a dog that gets distracted by a squirrel…
Read moreWhat to Do on a Low-Energy Night
This is the second of several articles dealing with what to do on a bad gig night. The first article, Gb-Db-Ab-SQUIRREL!, gave some ideas for what to do when you just can’t focus, and your mind is like a dog that gets distracted by a squirrel…
Read moreGb, Db, Ab… SQUIRREL!!!
I know at least one of you watches the Daily Show because of the squirrel reference. Kevin asked what to do if you are having a bad night. One of the types of bad nights he describes feels like this:
“You’re feeling disconnected — like you…
Gb, Db, Ab… SQUIRREL!!!
I know at least one of you watches the Daily Show because of the squirrel reference. Kevin asked what to do if you are having a bad night. One of the types of bad nights he describes feels like this:
“You’re feeling disconnected — like you…
How to Calm Down After Pre-Gig Panic
On the way to Saturday’s gig, my car suddenly stalled on the freeway. In the second-to-left lane. In what was already bumper-to-bumper downtown traffic, before my stall caused several miles of stopped traffic behind me.
And… I had t…
How to Calm Down After Pre-Gig Panic
On the way to Saturday’s gig, my car suddenly stalled on the freeway. In the second-to-left lane. In what was already bumper-to-bumper downtown traffic, before my stall caused several miles of stopped traffic behind me.
And… I had t…
