Being a performer is not an easy task. Regardless the specification of the arts, all performers must be able to entertain the audience. And the word, “to entertain,” is not as simple as it appears.
A good performer knows the context of his arts and the expectation of the audience. Being too self-centered will make the performance unenjoyable. Many skillful artists fail to gather fans because they are bad at melting the ice and blending with the crowd. And you may think that jokes are the best instrument to create a bond with the audience. There is some truth in that statement, but it is also prone to make the audience cringe at you if the joke is too inappropriate.
Mastering Public Speaking
Whether you are a singer, a clown, a musician, or a circus performer, you must learn how to speak in public. Confidence and empathy should come in balance. Too much faith in yourself will make you focus on how you steal the spotlight without creating a conversation that can relate to your audience.
And when it deals with empathy, the sharper it gets, the better you know how other people think. And if you know what is inside of their minds, you can avoid making grave mistakes such as using racial slurs or misogynist language.
Public speaking also conditions you to be in control when delivering a speech. Most of the time, anxiety beats our rational thought. As a result, our sentences and the way we conduct our show does not make sense at all to the audience.
Training the Vocal Chord
If you think everyone is born to speak in public, you are wrong. Without the right training, you won’t even properly talk when you hold the microphone. The volume of an untrained person is often too low to hear. The clarity of his/her speech is distorted because they mumble.
All of those problems can be resolved with training the vocal chord. And although you are not a fan of singing, teaching yourself to sing correctly can boost your ability to talk in public. You will know how to control your diaphragm to produce a particular voice. You will also manage to control your vocal chord to the desired pitch.
Charisma is not magic. And it strongly depends on the volume, pitch, and clarity of your speech. Therefore, sign yourself for a vocal training program or you can autodidactically learn it on the Internet.
Fashion is everything. Your audience will not judge how your personality is because no one has the time for that. What your audience will evaluate from you is how you dress. After all, it is the style of a person that leaves the first impression.
To improve your dressing skills, update yourself with the latest fashion. But following the trend is not enough. You must put a fashion signature that represents your originality. For instance, you can use your favorite color or accessory as your signature fashion statement.