As a singer, working on your vocal technique is just one part of delivering a memorable performance. The next part is practising performance technique and microphone skills which elevate your stage presence, enhance vocal delivery and give you more confidence on stage! Whether you’re performing an intimate set or on a grand stage, understanding how to use your body, engage with your audience, and handle a microphone can make a big difference in a singers performance. Here’s why these skills are essential for every singer.
1. Engaging Your Audience
Great performances go beyond just singing well, they tell a story and connect with their audience. Mastering stage presence allows singers to engage effectively with their audience, this can include:
Movement & Gestures: Some movement is choreographed and some movement is more spontaneous, using gestures and movements enhance the songs message.
Utilising the space: Learn how to use your performance space to your advantage.
Eye line / contact: Exploring how to use your eyes to make your audience feel connected and engaged.
2. Enhancing Vocal Delivery
Performance techniques can directly impact how your voice is projected. The way you position your body, move on stage, and use your breath, contribute to efficient vocal control, power & stamina. Learning how to sing with
Correct alignment / posture
Efficient breath control
Controlled Movement
Using the body
Expressive gestures
Facial expressions
Will help you enhance your vocal delivery, whilst remaining engaging and delivering a memorable performance!
3. Mastering Microphone Techniques
It is important as singers to learn how to input, hold and use a microphone. Some key microphone skills include:
Mic placement: Holding the microphone at the right distance to avoid distortion or loss of volume.
Dynamic control: Pulling the mic away slightly or pulling in closer to control vocal dynamics.
Aural skills: By listening through foldback speakers, singers can gain more vocal control, adjust placement and control dynamics.
Want to learn more...
Practising and understanding performance techniques and microphone skills are essential for every singers development to provide a more well-rounded and memorable performance, but also to boost singers confidence and add energy to your performance.
If you are wanting to amplify your Performance and Mic Skills, register for our upcoming Performance Power & Mic Mastery Event, held in studio with Principal Voice Teacher Brodie Baldwin.
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