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SINGING LESSONS - VOICE LESSONS
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GETTING
PAST THE FIRST 30 SECONDS
in an audition or interview.
By Coach Yvonne DeBandi
During
an audition or performance situation it is some times necessary
to introduce yourself. Be sure to get started on the right foot
because sometimes you only have thirty seconds to make an impression.
Practice introducing yourself in front of the mirror and analyze
your first impression-no matter how silly you feel. Learn from opinions,
but do what feels right.
TIP
#1 - State your name, don't ask it. Have you ever heard those introductions
that make you wonder - is that their name or are they asking me?
Practice your delivery tone and make sure your inflection does not
rise at the end of the sentence making it sound like an inquiry.
TIP
#2 - Slow down. Nerves can often cause you to speed up your speech
pattern without you even knowing it. Before you begin speaking,
take a deep breath and then speak slowly and clearly with good articulation.
TIP
#3 - Mind your body language. Don't fidget. Stand comfortably with
one foot slightly in front of the other, with the weight on the
balls of your feet. Your arms and hands should remain relaxed by
your side unless effective hand motions are being done.
TIP
#4 - Eye contact. Look confident, even if you don't feel quite that
way underneath. Make good eye contact with your audience. If you
are not comfortable with making eye contact, try looking just over
the audience's head. When using this technique they will often think
you are talking/singing directly to them.
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