How can I gain confidence to sing in front of other people?

Question: How can I gain confidence to sing in front of other people!?

I'm going to be taking lessons, and I'm considering a teacher who requires recitals!. I'm extremely shy and the only person I can sing in front of is my brother and even then it's a bit weird!. I think it's because I want to know if I have a good voice before I perform, but how can I gain confidence to sing in front of other people!? Thanks!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

all you need to do is this!.!.!. just know that what you are doing is great and that you are doing the best that you can do!. and know that if you mess up, then its just a learning experience!. and know that the people who are watching you arent going to judge you that much because they are most likey no better than you are!. so good luck/ break a leg :]
im sure u will do great :]Www@QuestionHome@Com

It took me a long time to get over my stage fright!.
One day I decided that from now on I was going to just think about the music and what I wanted to do with each sound!. Not only did I get over my stage fright I immediately started getting better!.Www@QuestionHome@Com