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Practice as much as possible -

If you want to put on a great performance, practice is paramount. Not only will you improve technically, but you will gain the confidence necessary to deliver a captivating show.

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In addition to practicing at home, either for yourself or for friends and family members, try to play or perform in as many small venues as you can to gain experience.

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Be confident -

It may sound easier said than done, but the best way to ensure you have great stage presence is to exude confidence. Your confidence will put the audience at ease and ensure they enjoy the show.

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Be confident -

Even if you're a folk musician or a ballet dancer, for instance, search deep within and find your inner rock star. Make sure that your stage persona is passionate and energetic.

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Study the greats -

A good way to learn what works and what doesn't work is to study the performances of your favorite artists. Look out for their onstage behavior and see what resonates most.

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Study the greats -

If you can't make it to a gig in person, why not watch a gig recording on YouTube? Sure, the atmosphere won't be the same, but you will still learn a lot.

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Record yourself -

A great way to see what is working and what's not working in your own performance is to film yourself and watch it back. This will help you identify any problem areas.

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Mirrors are your friends -

If you find it tricky to film yourself, why not practice in front of a mirror? Once you have an idea of how your performance looks, be sure to work on those areas that really need it.

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Choose your outfit carefully -

Talent and passion go a long way, but it's also important to look the part. The way you dress is all part of the act that the audience comes to see and enjoy.

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Choose your outfit carefully -

Indeed, many of the greats are remembered for their iconic costumes. Think of Michael Jackson and his infamous red jacket, for example.

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Don't be afraid to leave your comfort zone -

We human beings tend towards those things we know we're good at, but part of being a great performer is being able to excel at all elements of the performance.

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Don't be afraid to leave your comfort zone -

Identify your weaknesses and throw yourself into improving on them. If you're a musician and find it difficult to get into the music physically, for example, take a dance class.

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Exaggerate -

When it comes to performing, it is virtually impossible to do too much. Make sure that everything you do is exaggerated, from your movements to your vocals.

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Exaggerate -

Just when you think you are too exaggerated, give a bit more and that will be the level the audience responds to best.

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Fill the stage -

One of the biggest challenges performers are required to overcome is learning to maneuver a large stage. Whatever you do, be sure to make the most of the space.

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Fill the stage -

Don't stay in one spot, as this will make your performance seem too rigid. Move around the stage and engage fully with all the space available.

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Be in control of your body -

This one will come naturally to the dancers among us, but the musicians and actors may find it more tricky. Having complete physical control is paramount.

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Be in control of your body -

Train yourself not to fidget, as this will only let the audience know you are nervous. Breathe properly, use natural posture, and try to keep your body movements relaxed.

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Be natural -

Again, perhaps easier said than done, but try to make your performance as natural as possible. The audience will get the most out of it if you're relaxed and natural.

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Be natural -

This one holds particularly true for actors, whose performance will be most believable if the body movements and speech are natural.

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Include the crowd -

It is important to include the crowd in everything you do. When it comes to concerts, people don't go along just to watch; they want to sing along, dance, and be involved.

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Include the crowd -

The same goes for actors, for whom the best way to engage with the audience is to make eye contact when possible and called for. Don't focus on a single person, but rather scan naturally.

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Be active -

It is impossible to overstate the importance of energy to your performance. Make sure you always give 110% and go the extra mile to give an energetic performance.

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Be active -

If you have some dramatic tricks up your sleeve, why not try them out? You will take your co-performers as well as the audience along with you.

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Vary your vocals -

If you are a singer, try to build varied vocals into your repertoire. The audience will tire quickly of a set that includes monotone vocals with minimal range.

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Vary your vocals -

Use all your vocal registers and be sure to vary both pitch and volume. Don't be afraid to go to those places that make you a little uncomfortable, but be sure to practice first.

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Eliminate silence -

Silence between songs is one of the biggest mood killers at a concert. Nothing really takes the audience out of the moment more than that.

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Eliminate silence -

Plan your set meticulously to ensure that all gaps between songs are filled. Use cues in your front man or woman's banter to indicate when it's time to start the next song.

Sources: (WikiHow) (Musician Port)

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