Improving your stage craft is easier than you think

Originally, Millicent wasn't going to perform at the Time For My Music evening showcase. However, due to a suggestion by a member of the audience, and with the enthusiastic approval of the women who starred the night, she went on stage towards the end and played some fan favourites like "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters".

After the show was over, one of the women told Millicent that she was glad to have counted with her performance that night, because she could see first hand how Millicent applied everything she has taught them through the years. Seeing the theory put into practise motivated her, and she could project herself owning the stage with more confidence and ease in the future.

Performing music live is much more than just making up your mind and doing it. Everybody starts somewhere, and Millicent is no exception. She remembers that, when she first started, she stood on a single spot in front of the mic, fixed her gaze somewhere on the floor, and played until it was time to come off. Nowadays, she moves with so much confidence that she can play while walking through the audience and posing for selfies! She meets the eyes of her public, she engages them, and has fun.

You can do the same, step by step, and the key is to practise. Find a space in your rehearsal studio or house, in front of a mirror or a camera, and try things. Move, dance, turn, strike a pose. If you can't spontaneously think of things to say between songs, script them, say them out loud, and see if they work. It's all about finding what you're comfortable with, and what can support your act and the expression of your art.

Does it sound daunting? It doesn't have to be! Millicent designed an e-learning course that breaks down everything you must have in mind to improve your stage craft. Study at your own pace and identify the areas in which you can work to create unforgettable experiences for your audience.

Click here to get the course.