For those of you who sing or want to learn to sing, being prepared is key. Here are a few great pointers to help build your confidence when you get on stage:

• Have a good balance in your selection of songs.
• Visualize your audience in advance and see them as having the best time ever.
• Enjoy yourself. The audience will respond better to you if you are having a good time. They want you to do well!!
• Sing a song that has meaning for you. It will show in your performance.
• Visit the place where you will perform beforehand. Walk through the motions, starting from the dressing room to the stage. Look for any obstacles that you may meet along the way and create a plan for them.
• Make sure you will have enough space for performing and run through the motions as if the audience was already there.
• Check the surrounding colors, especially the curtains. You will want to dress accordingly. You do not want to distract the audience with a bright orange dress and pink curtains!!