So I have an audition this afternoon and wanted to share some of the tips that I teach my students in my Diva Vox studio. Full Sail is hosting a National Anthem Competition for the opportunity to sing for the Orlando Magic at the new Amway Center. It's a great opportunity for many reasons:
(1) The promotion alone is amazing
(2) The experience of singing inside one of the best arenas in the country
(3) The endless possibilities of what could happen if I win
So, over a hundred people auditioned and they narrowed down the competition to 12 finalists... I'm on the list.. WOO-HOO! The finals are today at 4:30PM at Full Sail's fancy new venue. =)
I prepare for auditions by:
1- Drinking lots of water -- Keeping your vocal chords hydrated is extremely important. Singing with dry chords can irritate your instrument so it is important to keep them lubricated.
2- Making Throat Coat Tea-- I highly recommend this tea for anyone who uses their voice a lot. For an extra boost, add a teaspoon of organic honey and a squirt of lime/lemon. The combination of the citrus and smooth honey literally coat your vocal chords. Your voice will love you afterwards.
3- Warming-up -- Dedicate at least 30 minutes to truly warm-up your voice. Your voice is a muscle--just like how you would stretch before you play sports, you need to "stretch" and get your voice ready. If you skip warming up, you won't sound nearly as good as can possibly sound. Practice lip trills and arpeggios (tutorials coming soon) up and down your entire range. Practice singing all five vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and isolate certain phrases of the song.
4- Record yourself - You never truly know how you sound like unless you listen to a recording of your performance. Record and listen to several takes of your performance and reflect on what you liked and what you did not like.
5- Dress-up like a Diva - I know it sounds silly, but when I was growing up, my mom used to buy me a new dress every time I had a performance. To this day, I take this into consideration and make sure that whatever I am wearing is going to make me feel confident and beautiful. If you feel great about the way you look, you will exude confidence and your performance will actually be a lot better. Try it!
6- Psych yourself - Its perfectly normal to be nervous! No matter how many years of experience you may have, you still get nervous! Its because nerves and excitement are chemically the same. Mentally shift those nerves into excitement. Know that you are prepared, you are a Diva, and you will shine.
Hope this helps! Time to follow my own advice and gear up for this afternoon!
*Katrina*
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