Your First Open Mic | Tips For Beginners | Stage Fright

How to survive your first open mic night without falling apart on stage. Your first open mic can feel bigger than it actually is. Your breathing changes, your hands tighten, and suddenly the song that worked perfectly at home feels different under pressure. In this video I break down what is really happening and how to prepare properly so nerves do not hijack your performance. We cover why you are not actually afraid of the audience, why anticipation is the real pressure, how lowering the key can stabilise your vocals, and the most important concept of all, the four stages of learning. That final point is the difference between a song that is playable at home and one that is performable in public. Visit my playlist for more advice on how to navigate the world of local gigs    • Advice   🎧 Want to get backing tracks for your own gig? I use Karaoke Version https://www.karaoke-version.com/?aff=172 🎵 Want an interactive app to rehearse, mix stems, or perform live? I use Jamzone https://www.jamzone.com/?aff=172 🎼 Need to separate vocals or instruments from songs for practice? I use Lalal.ai - super handy for learning parts. https://www.lalal.ai/?fp_ref=tod63 #OpenMic #GiggingMusician #StageFright #PerformanceAnxiety #ProMuso #LiveMusicTips #SoloMusician #musicianadvice 00:00 Intro to Video 01:44 Channel Intro 02:41 Fighting Your Own Brain 07:19 Don't Sing at the Edge of your Ability 08:50 Look at the Disinterested People 09:40 Stop Explaining Songs 10:54 Accept the Nerves and Train Them 12:13 The 4 Stages of Learning