| I suggest you read these seven tips carefully and | | | | and steady when you get there. Learning some |
| thoroughly, referring to them again and again until | | | | kind of meditation technique to help you stay |
| you know them by memory and feel you have | | | | centred is invaluable and there are many |
| completely mastered them. | | | | wonderful teachers of meditation world wide. |
| 1. Proper use of the breath for singing will help | | | | 5. Prepare well in advance. Make sure you know |
| you be able to hit the high notes with confidence | | | | your material inside out and also that you know |
| and also help you to feel more confident. The tail | | | | what you are going to wear and are comfortable |
| bone is very slightly tucked under the waist and | | | | in your costume or clothes well in advance of the |
| the rib cage is extended and slightly lifted to allow | | | | gig. |
| free and easy breathing, filling up the lungs with air | | | | 6. Work on your material until it is second nature. |
| from the bottom of the lungs first. | | | | Knowing where the climax of each song is and |
| 2. Warming up the body as well as the voice | | | | the message of the song will help you convey a |
| before you perform is a powerful way to prepare | | | | convincing performance to your audience. |
| for performance. By merging the traditional | | | | 7. Make sure you have a guide to help develop |
| performing arts with energy work borrowed | | | | your star quality. Friends or other singing |
| from Chi Gong and other ancient healing art | | | | professionals are not always objective so I would |
| forms like Yoga, Tai Chi into your warm up you | | | | suggest working with a professional vocal coach |
| will move your singing and your life to a new and | | | | or voice teacher that you know you can trust |
| better level. | | | | and who you like. Sometimes a singing course or |
| 3. Go into training like a boxer or an athlete as | | | | singing workshop with other people can be helpful |
| you get ready for performances. Performing is | | | | when you are just starting out but further on |
| incredibly exhausting and you will need endless | | | | down the line I think it is better to have private |
| stamina especially if you are in a situation where | | | | singing tuition with a teacher or mentor that you |
| you are on tour or performing every night. | | | | deeply respect. Most of the big stars have had |
| 4. Find that still quiet place inside you everyday | | | | such a person work with them at some point in |
| before you go to the gig so that you stay calm | | | | their careers. |