Smiling
A smile might be one of the most powerful things a musician, teacher, or public speaker can do while on stage.
Yesterday, I had a gig where I was a tired, irritable from traffic jams, and hungry because I missed lunch. (Playing a three or four hour gig can be difficult when your head isn’t in the right place.)
The best solution to this? Force yourself to smile.
And that’s what I did. By five songs into the set, I felt like I was back in a positive groove, mentally.
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My friend Alan Black, musician and radio engineer, shared a lesson he learned from his drama teacher in high school. He told me, “Singing sounds better when you smile!
I’ve analyzed that in my mind for years. Is that really true?
I finally realized yesterday that the smile’s positive effect isn’t about the sound of the singing, but the look of performer on stage for the audience. A smile is disarming. It also how helps the performer’s mood!
So today I remind you artists and performers, don’t forget about smiling. It can change your gig, which will magically increase your tips or sales.
Smiling Vials!
My mom and I joke with my father how he never smiles in photos. It’s a big deal when we catch him off guard!
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