Whether you’re still a budding singer or a seasoned professional, you might want to know how you can improve your stage performance. From engaging with the crowd to expressing your unique voice, there are so many ways to turn your live shows into genuinely memorable experiences. Below, you’ll find a handful of helpful tips on how to take your stage performance to the next level. 

3 Ways to Improve Your Stage Performance

1. Get the Right Look

Whether you’re a flamboyant rocker or a more down-to-earth folk singer, you’ll want to put some effort into your look. Select an outfit that matches your artistic aesthetic. If you have an evening of love ballads planned, wear an elegant evening gown or a sophisticated suit. Your hair should also match your musical genre. For instance, if you have a more throwback sound, try wearing your hair in a beehive or bouffant. 

2. Don’t Worry About Mistakes

Typically, live performers encounter mistakes—everyone is human—you don’t have the benefit of studio retouching onstage. The good news is that the audience isn’t likely to notice when you play an incorrect note or sing the wrong lyrics. If you make a mistake, don’t stop or draw attention to it. Continue the song to the end. 

3. Engage the Audience

Make sure you move to show your passion onstage. This is essential for the singer since most attention is on them at mid-stage. You can explain your inspiration behind a couple of your songs. When you’re done, throw a comment at a person or two in the audience to get them involved. Since excellent, passionate performances have audiences that connect with artists, make eye contact with people and use facial expressions during your music, and give them a fist-bump or high-five. 

 

The next time you’re looking to book a singer-songwriter, get in touch with Elizabeth Barnes Music. This Minneapolis-based musician specializes in original country songs like “Your Name,” which you can find on her new album “IV-Ever Adorer.” It’s a tune that’s received more than 500,000 streams and has been enjoyed by countless fans on the radio. Call (952) 484-9371 for scheduling inquiries, and visit the website to learn more about this singer-songwriter’s musical style.