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To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Fear of Singing!
Date sent: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:25:14 -0700
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Yes - Beverly Sills, the great opera star and such a neat lady, said she
ALWAYS had stage fright before every performance - even on The Johnny Carson
Show. My experience has been - the more I sing in front of audiences, any
audience, the more I am able to control the fear. I think some fright is a
good adrenaline boost. So, my advice, just jump in, get out there and sing
to anyone, anyplace (well, almost anyone, place, etc.) and start getting
back into this great joy. Soon, the compliments will come which will buoy
you even more. Actually, I never really can "hear" myself and I am always
surprised when I get compliments but I just say "Thank You". Also, do not
compare yourself with anyone else - we are all so different and unique - AND
feel at ease with giving compliments to other performers - it just always
comes back to you in a good way. Good luck - SING! Nora
-----Original Message-----
From: Minervino, Stephanie
To: 'VOCALIST' <vocalist>
Date: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 10:38 AM
Subject: Fear of Singing!


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