How can you get rid of stage fright?

Question:I get scared easily and I really want to become a singer because it's something I really love to do. And I am thinking about going in my school talent show. Also, I get REALLY nervous at gymnastics meets and I screw up.

A few things about me:
1) I'm shy. NOT OUTGOING!
2) I'll admit that sometimes i think what people think about me is more important than what I think about myself (a little less now than before because I'm older)

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I get scared easily and I really want to become a singer because it's something I really love to do. And I am thinking about going in my school talent show. Also, I get REALLY nervous at gymnastics meets and I screw up.

A few things about me:
1) I'm shy. NOT OUTGOING!
2) I'll admit that sometimes i think what people think about me is more important than what I think about myself (a little less now than before because I'm older)

I have spoken (not acting) in front of 5,000. Yes, nervous. Each time, better, each time, easier. I did have some help the first several times until I got more relaxed with going out alone in front of so many.

A friend told me about these drops you put under your tongue before going out on stage. It's called Rescue Remedy and I've only seen it in natural foods stores. But it worked. I have heard others use it from time to time for a stress inhibitor when they know they will be in a tight spot. But my friend was also a public speaker and also had good success and hence, the recommendation to me and now I to you. It's homeopathic in origin so not addictive or habit forming from my understanding and best of all, natural ingredients, no chemicals.

practice in front of people familiAR TO U and slowly put more people in the crowd

you lose weight.!

try to perform in front of total strangers. sometimes its easier than being in front of peers, especially the fact that you may never see these people again.

get a coach who has been there too!

eat lots and lots of choclate

if you love it go and sing in the talen show but when you ssing dont get netrvous is ok.just think in somethinhg that you love and when you sing think about it!!!

practice your routine till you can do it backwards!, if you know it then you wont be as scared, and before you go on stage take numerous deep breath, take an acting or speaking class and that helps to, im president of the drama and thespian troupe at my school and i used to be extremely shy but drama helped me overcome it, and remember enjoy what you do b/c it isnt worth it if your not happy

join an acting class , school chorus,theatre etc.. eventually you'll get over your fears. The more practice/accustomed you get the more confidence you'll get.

Tell me what your thoughts are so I can help you further. (Eg. "Oh my God, I'm going to screw this up")

You can record yourself singing and listen to it, or you can tape yourself singing in a well-shot video. Watch it over, and see how you feel. Then, if you feel okay with it, show it to friends and so on. That should work as a start to getting rid of stagefright.

Training, training, training.
Get a good vocal coach. He/she will work with you and give you some breathing techniques to help with the nervousness.
Remember, it's normal and good to be a little nervousness - it means you care about your performance.

Well, I always used to try picturing people in there underwear...but it never worked, so I decided to make up my own thing, so now I always think 10 years from now are people going to remember I messed up on that one part of my speech..most likely they wont even remember the actual speech. Or if you are in a play people are not going to remember that one line you forgot. And while I am up there I juts think before I know it this whole thing is going to be over, and when I am 85 I am going to be wishing I was back in that moment instead of lying in my room to old to get up ahaha. So just be confident and live life:]

I know exactly what position you're in: I love singing and my parents always tried to out my talent in front of family but I was way too shy. But when I finally did sing in front of a crowd, it was in front of family. Just jump up there, grab the mic, and do what you have to do. The first time I did that, I didn't allow myself to think, and I did a great job. I usually either look down or I close my eyes when I'm singing (because honestly, we sing for ourselves), and let myself believe that nobody in the audience knows how to sing, so they can't critique me.

It's just that first case of stage fright that you have to overcome. Everything else just becomes easier and easier after that.

Hope that helped!

I'm not a gymnast, but can definitely relate to the nerves thing as a musician (flutist/vocalist). The best way to handle your nerves is learning how to stay focused when and if something goes wrong. This means knowing your material and routines really well. Perfection doesn't exist as what's "perfect" in one person's mind is not perfect in someone else's. So, strive to perform very well and learn to how recover from making a mistake.

It's also okay to be shy or introverted. Some people are just like that. I know that I can be very quiet around others that I'm not comfortable with or don't know well...it sometimes just takes a bit for me to "warm up" to others. Unfortunately, being extroverted is often seen as the "positive" way to be, while introverted is seen as the opposite. I don't think either case is totally true.

That being said, I have found it very helpful to perform in front of others before the main event. Often times, it was in front of my peers as that is what I was limited to. In college, we would have a studio recital each semester, and once a month, there would be a school-wide student recital. Yes, I would sometimes be shaking, but my main goal was to make it through the recitals in one piece. Then, once I got to the main event, it was easier as I have played the piece in front of an audience more than once.

The other idea to consider with your singing is to perform at area coffeeshops or your local church before a performance. Usually, the crowds are pretty forgiving, and smaller, which may work better for you.

When practising, I also find visualizing performing the piece being VERY helpfull. I will even visualize the judges writing stuff down, the stage I'm on (if I know the performance venue), where I'm standing on the stage, etc. I also find it very helpful to have spots marked in my music where I can regroup if a section goes wrong. I also find it REALLY helpful to play through the piece several times without ANY stops. Again this helps with establishing (and restablishing) focus, as well as building endurance for the actual performance of the piece.

The thing to remember is that audiences (and judges) WANT you to do well and to see that you are enjoying what you are doing. So, in your practice, picture yourself doing very well in your performances. Have the story that you want to tell the audience ready to go...and do that story. Be positive with yourself and use your performing experiences as lessons in life. Most of all, enjoy your performances as not everyone even has the guts to consider even putting a toe on stage!

I'm thinking of preforming my schools talent show too in 2 months.
I'm not known to be shy but I still get a bit of stage fright. Try finding a pal you can do a duet with or something and not all the attention will be on you.
Thats what I would do but I need to learn how to play the guitar first, lol.

Second option would be to picture everyone in the audience wearing just underwear.
lmao

just picture yourself in a room alone when you perform

Pretend everyone in the audience is wearing there undies