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We want to talk about stage presence again this month and we want to start with things not to do on stage. The first thing we want to bring to your attention is drinking while on stage. If you must drink something it should be water at room temperature and in a bottle with a cap so that it will not spill. Drink sparingly. It can be very distracting to your performance if you’re drinking between each song. There are times when an auditorium can be very warm and you have to drink something to keep from being dehydrated. But if you can wait until the concert is over to drink it is best. And never drink a soft drink while on stage. Not only does it leave a bad image in the minds of the audience but it is also bad for your voice. The sugar leaves you breathless and the caffeine dehydrates you and makes you want more liquid. The only choice for singers is water and it should be drunk during the day before the concert to prepare your body for the work ahead.

Next, we want to try to avoid turning our backs on the audience. Place your equipment so that you do not have to turn your back to adjust it. When you turn your back to your audience it makes them feel cut off. Always try to keep yourself facing forward as mush as possible during the concert. Talking to other group members while someone else is speaking or doing a solo part is never a good thing. Having a conversation with other group members distracts your audience’s attention away from the main speaker. Our purpose is to let the attention be placed on the person doing the ministering at that moment. Turn and look at the speaker or singer to help pull the attention in their direction. If you must say something to another member to instruct them for the next song do it quickly and then get back to the focal point as quickly as possible.

Eye contact with your audience is extremely important. Try to avoid closing your eyes while you sing. I have seen many singers sing a complete song with their eyes closed. It made me feel closed off from the singer and the message. If it is a very moving song and you close your eyes let it be for a few seconds and then get back to your audience. The song is for them and when you shut them out it can’t reach their hearts. Don’t look at the back wall, or down at the floor. And avoid looking at your mic, you will appear cross-eyed. And that’s not very pretty! Remember to look at the eyes of your audience and reach out to them in love. They will get the message and always remember the eyes have it!

Next month we will talk about nervous habits and handling bad situations.

I hope I will get to see you at National Quartet Convention in a couple of weeks. When you see me stop and say hello, I would love to meet you face to face and talk to you. You can email me at if you are interested in private vocal training or Entertainer’s Secret Throat Spray. Also let me know if you would be interested in attending a vocal seminar here in the Nashville area. This would help me greatly. Until next month, keep singing his praises!

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