SMART TARGET - Stage Presence

Stage Presence:

Stage presence is know as the energy and or charisma that a person is able to have when it comes to performing in front of others. Stage presence is key when it come to singing as it allows the meaning of the song that is being sung to come across to the audience effectively whilst also making the piece engaging and less standing and singing as this can get boring for an audience to watch. Stage presence will differ as it reflects the character and or person singing it along with the theme that the song carries. 

When it comes to stage presence it needs to be targeted in different ways depending on the song that has been chosen to be sung as every song style will have a different way of being performed to make it effectively bring across its emotions to the audience. However some basic tips that can be used to improve overall stage presence are; 

1. Embrace what makes you unique

2. Use the whole stage

3. Avoid lapses in energy

4. Record performances and reflect 

5. Know your audience

7. Practice is key 

[referenced/ found on https://www.musichouseschool.com/the-top-7-stage-presence-tips-perfect-for-any-musician ]

Websites used when it comes to researching stage presence:

https://www.musichouseschool.com/the-top-7-stage-presence-tips-perfect-for-any-musician

https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/5-huge-stage-presence-tips-singers/

https://www.connollymusic.com/stringovation/develop-stage-presence

https://www.dk-mba.com/blog/stage-presence-for-musicians

Videos used when it comes to researching stage presences:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siIxRx0wXAU

https://www.openmicuk.co.uk/advice/how-to-have-a-good-stage-presence-as-a-singer/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf3QII_Q8H8