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6. The material you pick has everything to do with how you score. This rule is the same for any audition you would have. If you choose to sing something from a rock musical, you should have an awesome rock voice and the rock star vibe to go along with it. You have to pick out a song that shows you off well. A bunch of performers came in with new works by Joe Iconis or Scott Alan. Be mindful of choosing something that doesn't got anywhere melodically. A good competition song is one that has a beginning, middle, and end with a clear build. A lot of new composers lack this style, and even though they write funny or beautiful songs, often times it's not best for a competition.
7. Plant Your feet. This seemed to be a very common problem. There is nothing wrong with standing and singing. When you sing a lyric that calls for you to move, then move. However, do not feel the need to shuffle your feet, move "just because", or walk backwards. Also, don't start your songs upstage unless it's for a specific reason.
8. Do not over-rehearse. Your voice is a muscle. It gets tired. You cannot sing your song ten times through at full voice the day you compete. Drink water. Try to get a good night's rest. Be careful not to scream the night before at a show! Do not rehearse your song at full voice more than once or twice the day of your performance.
9.Relax your Throat/Neck. This is a technique that needs to be worked on with a voice teacher, but practice the sensation of yawning. This is the set-up and relaxation tool you need to open up to support proper, healthy singing. If you practice your song in front of a mirror, you will be able to see if your neck/throat appears tight or tense when you perform your song. You don't want to strain your voice and cause vocal damage, so make sure you are singing a song within your range where every single note is comfortable for you. If you are "iffy" on a certain note, you will most likely crack due to nerves. Pick something in your range, or change the key so it fits your voice.
10. The acting is more important than the singing...always. Tell the story of every single lyric and don't just play one emotion throughout. A strong actor is able to go through a range of emotions to give color and build to a character's story. Your eyes have got to be in it the whole time. Keep a clear focus of who you are singing to, and put that focus just over the judges' heads. If you look away from the focus to think about something, remember to always go back to the same focal point to help establish that you are always singing to the same person.
Questions? Feel free to ask away!
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