Build Confidence through Singing

Anybody can sing - alone, in the shower, while taking a jog.  However, singing in front of another human being puts you in a totally different situation.  Do not let lack of confidence be a hindrance in achieving you or your children's aspirations.  Once a passion for something develops, a parent should foster that carefully, not force but nurture their talents.

That being singing or music lessons, dance or theatre, sports and recreation, it can all pave the road to confidence. BUT how can we do just that? 

A majority would agree that freaking out on stage stems from the notion that we are being judged - on something that is very personal and important to us which makes matters even worse. The mind is such a fascinating thing because our perception or way of thinking can actually be changed. However, despite having choice with mindset, it may not be easy to change. 

Explain to children that it is ok to make mistakes - everybody commits them. Whenever there is an opportunity to perform or present, it is always a risk. There is no guarantee that everything will go 100% well and making a mistake is part of becoming better since you learn something from it. It might be a simple lesson like learning you need to practice more or that drinking milk before you sing is a bad idea. 

The most difficult part is getting up to sing in front of an audience for the first time and once that has been achieved, it will become easier and easier the succeeding times. 

As soon as you get on stage, relax your shoulders and clear your mind of everything except the song you are going to sing. Remember to take a deep breath, exhale, look ahead and smile as you take the stage - even if you feel terrified.  Doing so will help you feel and look more confident. 

If you are really nervous, concentrate on a point just above the audiences head.  In the event of shaking, moving around and swinging your hips can help forget those nerves. 

Most importantly, rather than thinking too much about what others would think or say - enjoy yourself and have fun performing!  People that are more confident have a stronger belief that they are going to accomplish the task ahead and have higher chances of getting it done successfully.