stage fright? wine? I'm random I know...

singing_sea · November 2009

(Long story short: friend's band invited me to sing a song at their next gig on the 14th) Yes singing_sea has moderate stage fright :P (sung in public before but it's been a while) What are some ways you deal with stage fright/public speaking? Also the hubby and I are making spaghetti tonight...suggest a good brand of red wine to me?

Koopa17 · November 2009

Xanax from the doc.

Brie2010 · November 2009

No suggestions on the stage fright. Sorry.But red wine wise, I love a good cabernet. J. Lohr is a good one, and we also like Chateau Ste. Michelle, both of which are pretty cheap ($12-16) and can be found at Target.

danieliza1127 · November 2009

I usually hold onto to something when I sing in public. Like I'll have a small lighter in my hand, or a hematite stone. It just makes me feel better, or grounded I guess.

kikibaby · November 2009

Hard alcohol works for me.

vallyhoo · November 2009

Ditto Brie on Chateau St. Michelle, and I also like Our Daily RedCan't help with stage fright though

laurenclaire1386 · November 2009

I don't sing in public, but there's nothing like a lil liquid courage. And for the wine, I like red zinfandels a lot. 7 Deady Zins has a really good one for around 12 bucks. Yeah, I'm a cheapo.

singing_sea · November 2009

Ugh I would drink before I sing but it tightens my vocal chords and makes it difficult to hit certain notes. Maybe I'll Bob Dole it and hold a pen (I know that's terrible.)

ring_pop · November 2009

Probably sounds trivial, but a few deep breaths helps me a lot. It's like dani said, it helps to make me feel grounded.

missy68 · November 2009

When I taught, I would find a place to look just above heads (so it still looked like I was making eye contact) and look there. Or, if there was a friendly face in the audience (like your husband, or a friend), then I'd look there. I used to be WAYYY terrified of it. I also found that moving around, at least with speaking, helped a lot.

ac_in_dc · November 2009

Good luck! I think the audience should be supportive, particularly if your friends introduce you as a guest. Try to remember that they all want you to succeed!

brittjoy84 · November 2009

A drink might help with the nerves but I always find it is not good for my vocals. I like to do some deep breathing and never ever look at the audience. Look above them. I also second J Lohr cabernet for dinner.

baby green bird · November 2009

Random: I like your hair color.

jforeman5 · November 2009

Call me cheap, but I love Yellow Tail Shiraz. It's good and peppery and not too sweet.I have major stage fright as well, but I just avoid being in front of people, so I guess I don't have any good advice for that. I like PP's suggestion to focus on a familiar face in the crowd. Good luck!