4 Fun Ways For Musicians To Calm Their Nerves Before A Concert
August 23, 2019
Rachelle Wilber in Advice, Concert, DIY, Live, Live Music, emotion, mental health

Touring as a musician can be fun. It can be thrilling to be on the road performing in front of fans on a nightly basis. It can sometimes be pretty nerve-racking, too, however. Performing in front of sizable audiences of people can seem pretty scary at times. If you’re a musician who wants to feel relaxed before going onstage, these tips can work out nicely for you.

 

Take a Brisk Walk

Exercise can give musicians mental clarity. It can be fun to soak up sights and sounds of new cities and towns, too. If you want to soothe yourself prior to going onstage, you should enjoy a stroll around your venue. You can even think about heading to an E-cig shop that’s in the area.

 

Listen to Soothing Music

Listening to soothing tunes can be wonderful for musicians who want to feel calm prior to their shows. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of easy listening, classical music, or anything else. Putting on music can help you take it easy. Try to prioritize music that’s on the quiet and soft side for maximum relaxation. You may want to avoid anything too chaotic or upbeat.

 

Talk to Other Musicians Near You

Chatting with fellow musicians in your band may be soothing. That’s because it may help you realize that you’re not in this alone. You’re not the only one who is going to be putting yourself out there on a stage in front of all sorts of unfamiliar faces. If you’re a musician who is solo, you may want to chat to other acts that are going to be sharing the stage with you for the evening.

 

Do Some Meditation

Meditation can be amazing for people who want to connect with their bodies and minds. It can be amazing for people who want to relax prior to performing as well. If you want to feel tranquil before your show, you should find a quiet and isolated space for all of your meditation activities. If you want to change things up, you can even try some yoga poses. Yoga moves can do a lot for people who want to feel balanced and serene.

 

Stage fright isn’t fun. It’s also pretty common. If you’re a musician who wants to light up the world with your charisma and energy, then you need to do everything you can to soothe your nerves before all performances. Nervousness and great performances don’t go hand in hand.

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