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1 Making Music With Heart Rock The House! 2 Making Music With Heart First Edition September 2013 3 Stagecraft Notes 1. Our goal at gigs is to create a safe and comfortable environment so that people, strangers sometimes, will feel at ease to participate in group singing and dancing. 2. When you arrive at the gig, make an effort to shake the hand of every audience member. Ask people where are they from, what’s their favorite music, do you like to sing? Create connection. Mingle with everybody. 3. As a singer, you are performing. You are seen, admired, listened to, and believed in. You transmit an essence to the audience. Whatever you express, it will be read by the observer/listener. They will read and echo your energy. Give off positive vibes, smile, move and have fun. You will touch many with your vibe. 4. Memorize vs. reading the book. Your eyes are the window to your heart. Use your eyes to connect with people. 5. Maintain good posture, erect with head up. Slouching, arms folded, hands in pockets – no good. Talking with others during a song transmits a bad signal to the audience. 6. Breath is fundamental. Breathe deep into your abdomen and exhale by sending your stomach muscles into your spine. Tank up every chance you have. 7. Drop the jaw, widen the sides of your mouth and let the sound out. Aim the sound from your throat to the back of your top front teeth. Sing forward in the mouth. All voices sing to this place.
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