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How to be a Rock Star

Learn tips for stage performance and how to be a rock star in these free online video lessons, including tips for building confidence, handling equipment and preparing for a show.

Series Summary

So you wanna be a rock-n-roll star? Sure, you’ve got the leather pants, a great haircut and some clever lyrics, but what about all of those little details that can make or break your vocal performance? How do you overcome stage fright? Are there tricks to staying in key under the avalanche of sound that deafens your ears on stage? How far away from the microphone should you stand? Should you make eye contact with the audience? And does promoting your band on stage show poor taste? In this free video series Expert Village answers the questions you’re too cool to ask. Getting past those first few awkward gigs can be tough, but after following the advice in these videos, performing on a stage will seem like second nature.

In this series of free lessons on stage performance you’ll learn tips from a professional that will help your act get the recognition it deserves. Singer, guitarist and performer David Jackel offers advice on preparing yourself and your voice for a show, including some pre-gig stretching exercises, and tips on how to beat stage fright and glow with confidence. He continues with guidelines on using microphones and other equipment, including where to stand to get the best sound when singing into a mic, how to properly handle the microphone to avoid any miscues, how to stay in key while on stage and the best stance for playing guitar while singing.

Listing 1-14 of 14 eHow Videos
  •  Guitar Stance for Stage Performances

    Bad posture can affect your vocals. Learn the proper guitar stance for stage performances, plus how your stance can affect your vocals, in this free music performance video lesson.

  •  Developing Confidence for Stage Performance

    Being confident, smiling, and moving around on stage will make the audience enjoy your show more. Learn how to develop confidence on stage in this free music performance video lesson.

  •  Alcohol Consumption & Stage Performance

    Drinking alcohol before a show helps some people with stage fright, but drinking too much can harm your voice. Learn more about how drinking alcohol can affect vocals and stage performance in this free music performance video lesson.

  •  Using Visual Cues During a Stage Performance

    Fashion is important during a live performance; it can help you connect with your audience or vice versa. Learn how to use your clothes and other visual cues to connect with your fans in this free music performance video lesson.

About the Presenter

David Jackel