Stage Fright - Afraid To Sing - How To Overcome Fear Of Singing - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

[@Username_Invalid]

One of the most helpful things I learned about anxiety and stage freight is to not try to calm yourself down. When you try to calm yourself down you become more anxious in reality. The best thing is to be excited, happy, and looking forward to getting out and knocking it out of the park. If you miss a note or two keep rocking it and having fun. No body is perfect, besides when you have fun the audience does as well. Have fun with the crowd their there to have fun, their your friends.

[@ladymarmaladea.2463]

YOU COULDN'T HAVE SAID THAT BETTER. WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND?!🤗😆

[@rogermeadowstaylor3256]

@@ladymarmaladea.2463 yes

[@SugarxSweetx]

I'm so glad you made this video! I went on the X Factor, but was so nervous during the 3rd audition with the thought that I could go on a live stage in front of 'professional' judges and thousands of people that I panicked and screwed up my audition. The producers gave me a 'no' and it hurt my self confidence ever since. But this video has made me feel so much better that I've started singing again for the 1st time in years. Thank you so much.

[@Spacegoat92]

How have you gone since? Have you had another go at it?

[@juarezlino46]

I am so sorry you went through that ... I kinda understand as the same happened to me on live television. I feel like giving up 💔

[@rogermeadowstaylor3256]

What did Simon say to you

[@jaredblume1220]

You are brave to talk about your experience. You are obviously super talented if you auditioned for the X Factor. You are no doubt way more talented than most people out there so don’t pay any mind to the haters. Keep sharing your gift with people and show them that you are a singing powerhouse. They will love your confidence and will respond accordingly. Just have fun with it. -Beth Blume 🌺

[@monikazimovaart]

I'm an 18 year old girl and I love singing. I sing when nobody is home, or if there's just my younger sister. I have always wanted to sing in front of people, but when I stand in front of them, I just can't sing. My nerves levels are like 1250 out of 100. And it's super sad because I don't know if I can ever overcome this, I am just not that kind of confident bold personality. I want to sing in front of people so much, but I can't put myself out there. Maybe it's tied to the fact that when I was younger I lived in an environment that didn't support me and want me to succeed at all, instead they showed constant disapproval of me and it's hard to get over it, it's like it's written in me. I think those things can really be the result of early experiences.

[@kentamplin]

Monika, sounds like you could benefit from real vocal training. It will help you gain that confidence. kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@rosiejones6692]

I am exactly the same! I m lukcy that I have people who support me but until very recently I had never ‘properly’ sung in fornt of others before - maybe once at a sleepover. Even now the most people I have performed in front of with guitar was my mum, my friend and her mum. I would love to sing on stage but I just seem to freeze up and no sound comes out.

[@Aaa32244]

Same but i can only sing infront of my friend who is very close we have been friends since kindergarden

[@markwhittaker9346]

I am 66 years old and I have always struggled with stage fright since my teenage years. I also grew up in a family environment that was not supportive. I got some counseling and getting some more self-worth and that really helped me now I can sing in front of people and not be super anxious

[@patriciabaldwin3888]

That is fabulous advice! I'm a clinical psychologist (and amateur singer!) and you really hit the mark on this :) You are an amazing teacher Ken.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Patricia. I appreciate that.

[@akwamarsunzal]

I play guitar and sing in a covers band... Stage fright... Two things that helped me with this... 1) Most people in the audience 'envy' you for being on stage... They would love to be there in your place! 2) Hitting a bum note, well, yeah I do from time to time... Maybe we ALL do from time to time... As long as you are singing with feeling that bum note becomes unimportant... Of course we want to play/sing to the best of our abilities... Hey, it's only rock n roll BUT I LOVE IT! Great videos man!

[@BlackCulturalPreservation2023]

To at to 1) Many people are in deep admiration of you and want you to do well bcs 95% of the ppl there can’t sing, wish they could and want to see a good show.

[@kentamplin]

I sing in 4 octaves. My hightest note (and I can belt it as well as use head voice) is a B5 comfortably. Yes I can hit the C6 and sometimes the C#6 but not all the time.

[@Spacegoat92]

For anyone who has stage fright, read this and heed Kens words. Ken has helped me out with my public singing, particularly with overcoming stage fright, i've posted a couple of previous experiences in the comments section on some of kens videos detailing my struggle. But this time, i kicked a goal! My stage fright was a killer. I would have a few glasses of wine which took the edge off the nerves, but they were always there and unpredictable. My first public performance on a cruise was just embarrassing. I was fine at karaoke, just not singing on a big stage. My voice would be shaky and would lose power. It was horrible. Anyway, after a few more depressing performances i wasn't keen on my skills, nor the fact that i was relying too much on alcohol. But now here's where it really went crazy. I was invited to a party that was a month away, and the guy who organised it said "If anyone has any acts to do let us know". So without thinking i volunteered myself and a friend to do a duet. It was Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli. The thing was, it was a song i had never sang before. AND, my lines were in Italian..........I don't speak Italian....and it was opera!!! So i started to freak out, i considered cancelling, changing the song, chucking a sicky and using beta blockers to help out. Then i did a heap of reading and watched a few videos on stage fright including this one. I thought to myself, "alright, i'll give this a try" And here's what happened: As Ken said to do, i over prepared. Like you wouldn't believe! I downloaded a karaoke track and every day i practiced it over and over. When i was driving i would have the song on repeat and listen to how the artist was performing. The song was constantly in my head!! I memorized the lyrics IN ITALIAN!!! It was even in a couple of dreams!!! LoL. On the day of the party i met up with my co performer and we ran through it a couple of times. He was happy with it, and was keen to do it. However Not only had i NEVER sung in another language before, but i never sung with another person on stage before! First time for everything, but now i was starting to worry about letting my friend down if i sucked!! Then I remembered something Ken said to me on another comment, about replaying the movie in my head of when i had the crowd cheering me at karaoke. To visualize myself doing well, not stuffing up. So i started doing that, i wouldn't let myself think of any stuff ups, i kept visualizing myself singing well and the audience enjoying my singing. That i was there to entertain them, not save their lives. As per usual i had a little bit of wine to help out as well. I also remembered another thing i read, and that was to tell myself, "I'm not nervous, i'm excited!!", and i kept doing that! And the third thing i did, was, when i walked out on the stage, i looked straight at the audience, and gave them all a huge smile! I don't know how that exactly worked, but it just dissolved any excess nerves i had. I was still a bit nervous, but it was more of an energizing nervousness this time, instead of a crippling one. I had my galaxy tablet with the lyrics in front of me, and i could not have prepared any more than i had! While my friend was singing his part i had a few sips of a warm honey, lemon, ginger drink Andy Serkis calls Gollum juice, went up to the mic, and let fly. The moment i started singing, the audience started cheering, i tell ya, that just boosted my confidence like you wouldn't believe! I was supercharged! We ended up singing it without any problems! I'd have to say it was the first performance i was happy with!! I got some great feedback from the audience as well which was super encouraging!! Including from one person who asked if i had classical training!!!! This is coming from someone who needed to consume large amounts of wine to get up on stage in order do make me as numb as possible whilst still remaining coherent. Someone whose hands would shake so bad the audience would be thinking im using the microphone as a Maraca!! Stage fright sucks!! It's potentially crippling to a performer, and while you may never completely lose the butterflies in your stomach, if you follow Kens advice, and apply what helps other performers, you can train those butterflies to fly in formation!!! Thanks again Ken!

[@kentamplin]

Spacegoat92 Glad you overcoming stage fright!! Really proud of you! Rock on!!

[@ronlamb3204]

Thanks for sharing your story. Inspiring!

[@BoogyWoogyCreep]

I played for 30 years in road bands and never had stage fright...until I removed my guitar. I couldn't believe my guitar was my "woobie".

[@BarbieDoll2006T1]

BoogyWoogyCreep I can definitely understand! I get so nervous by myself on stage, but give me a shawl to wear, or others there with me (a band or duet singer) and I become quite the confident singer/entertainer!

[@johnanello3352]

First time I ever performed singing and playing acoustic was for friends and family, and turned my back to them, I was so nervous! Playing in a band a few years later, I realized that one gig is the most nervous and most comfortable event in my life at the same time. Nothing scarier than the start of a show, and nothing more relaxing and gratifying than nailing a song that the audience feeds off of.

[@kentamplin]

Well said!

[@kentamplin]

Is There Really Such Thing As "Stress Free Singing"? I see many vocal coaches (and their students) promoting the idea that "there should be no stress while singing" and therefore frustrating the heck out of singers who think there is "something wrong with themselves" because they can't, over night, achieved this "stress free" singing. (this also gives a vocal coach "tribal knowledge" to keep you coming back to them as the only one who has the answer to this elusive concept) This is nonsense and here's why: Singing is like a sport. And with any sport, it's not the absence of stress, it's the management of stress that makes a great athlete. Think of it like this: When Lionel Messi is going to goal, do you think his body is "stressed?" (Anyone who says it isn't has never played a sport before). But Lionel has learned the art of training his body and mind for that moment when it's time for him to step on the gas, take on 3 players and score what "looks" like an "effortless goal." But you can be assured, it was not done "without effort" or without "stress." Lionel achieved this through training his technical abilities as well as building stamina and muscle memory to achieve this consistency. Now it is true that some styles of singing require less stamina than others and therefore can be accomplished with less strength training. In other words, singing a light pop song requires very little "strength" in the sound whereas singing a heavy rock song often requires incredible strength and stamina. This is also true for those (like myself) that want to push their "limits" and abilities to be all they can be. This of course requires more "effort" and technical training. With that said, there are many stages to building this "stamina" and it's ok to "find yourself" as one first starts with "damaging street singing" (with total stress) and going through the different stages of learning how to manage this stress away form the voice through correct training. If I didn't show the different stages of this process, and only showed "perfection", people would never learn that these people are all human, having to work on their craft just like yourself.

[@andrewhillhousekelly3583]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy 🙏 Thank you for sharing ✌🏼

[@thesoren]

I subbed and liked just cuz of this awesome comment. Thank you for finally lifting that weight off my shoulders of wondering endlessly how to sing without stressing or straining any muscle like WTF!?!

[@lindathetford3776]

While I do understand what they mean as in singing should be fun not stressful or stress inducing it is normal I agree also to have a bit of stress but using it for fun helps and while I do not think something is wrong with me because I can't lose my stage fright overnight I do think your way of thinking helps too

[@LR0287]

This is very helpful .. thank u very much .. I got 6 days to go I’ll be back singing on stage again .. I’ve been a band vocalist since I was 14 then I stoped for 10 years 😬 now I’m back & I felt nervous … this is very helpful!! Thank uuuuuuuuu

[@mache3984]

As I've grown, I've learned that the calmer you are and the less focused you are on hitting ever note, run, etc perfectly the more organic and natural sounding the performance will be. Meditation is extremely important as well. Creative people tend to have all types of things going through their minds right before they record, sing on stage, etc and the clearer the mind is, the more comfortable and less distracted you will be.

[@sacredgeometry2344]

Thank you for the excellent advice Ken. You are so practical at breaking things down, analyzing and articulating ideas .

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, SG!

[@ErwinBrady]

As a Christian, I offer my take on stage fright. First, thank you for your video. It points toward specific issues for me to work on. Second, many Christians need something from the Bible to actually execute their plans to get over things like stage fright. One Bible scripture many Christians use, me included, is one portion that talks about spiritual warfare, and I imagine myself putting on Bible times Roman army-type armor before fear hits. This is a quickie post to this KZbin post, not a Bible study, so I will only touch on a few things of many. One is to imagine putting on combat shoes of peace. It is God's Will for me to be at peace. Looking at that right the opposite way, it is not God's Will for me to have dysfunctional fear. I imagine myself picking up and using another piece of armor: the sword. Imagine using a combat dagger, striking quickly and decisively when fear hits, using a specific scripture that helps me to combat that fear at that time. I hope this helps someone.

[@kentamplin]

Fear not. Go forth and sing... boldly!

[@704GOD]

@@kentamplin Hallelujah

[@charlenerenee9053]

I needed to read this! I’m a great singer-within myself and everyone else, but I just started singing in this new church. I love God and know my gift is from Him, but my first time singing a solo in this church was horrible-to me. So many thoughts were running through my mind and I failed-according to my expectations. Many members came to me afterwards saying how blessed they were-I was shocked. Moral of the story, God got the Glory even through my internal issues. Thanks for your Biblical response.💜

[@Pneumanon]

I don't have 'stage' fright but I find it very difficult to sing in front of people even though I love to sing when I'm alone. At one point in my life I had developed the confidence to sing in front of other people, but then I overheard someone in another room saying something about my singing. The stupid thing is, I don't know what they said, whether it was positive, negative or indifferent but my *brain* assumed that it was negative and I lost the confidence I had. Between then and now I have occasionally had compliments about my singing if people heard it- my girlfriend always tells me how much she *loves* my singing and wishes I would do it more but I still wouldn't do it- I'd already formed a fear of singing and my brain wouldn't attribute any weight to the positive comments I *know* I have received because of the one possibly negative comment I *think* I got. It's ridiculous! Anyway, thanks to you Ken I am starting to break out of that fear- I feel more confident that I know what I am doing after I watch your videos and apply what you talk about. Your clear love of singing is infectious and shows me how much fun I could be having. And I am gradually re-building my confidence through exposure by practicing my singing with my girlfriend in the room, so I am getting more comfortable with my voice again and she is happy too!

[@comicalcupcake]

Thank you so much for this! I especially appreciate the reassurance that the audience isn't out to judge you but just to have a good time, and the tip to put more difficult material later in the set.

[@SherylJohnson0102]

I am so glad you suggested going to karaoke to get used to singing in front of other people. So many 'professional' singers look down on karaoke as playing at singing. My own level of confidence has greatly improved because of recording myself singing (I never heard my own voice until I was 50) and doing karaoke.

[@SvenJanssens]

As you said, repetition is key and knowing the people that come to watch you are there because they support you... (alright, sometimes they have choice and they just have to sit through the thing) I love to sing (k.. notice I wrote I LIKE, not that I'm a great singer) and I can just give myself to singing fully when all alone. It's a place where I would feel free. My stage fright was so bad that when I would sing somewhere in closed quarters and someone would stand outside at the door, I would feel it and I would right then stop singing. Imagine a person like that singing for an audience. :-) Well, now I do. Still I will not say that I'm a great singer, but when people hear me sing they will really encourage me to sing or do something with that gift. So, sometimes I will sing in church. First time I really messed up but people encourage me to keep going, so I figured they kinda liked it or at least they don't mind, so I started to sing a little more often. I know for sure I've improved, but I still get nervous when singing and I can't hit the high notes all the time when in front of people, but I keep practicing. I'ld say, don't give up. Don't just do it for the people, don't try to show how good you are, but rather enjoy your God given gift and try to share. :-)

[@KaraEstes]

when I was in 7th grade I had a solo at school. I forgot all the words and ran off and threw up back stage. true story. I've never recovered from the shame. your perspective reasons just showed me no one probably remembers anymore. they just laughed for a while. my horror was comedic relief. in highschool I was in an ensemble group of me and 4 other people and halfway thru the song I fainted. my knees were locked. I went pale and knocked everyone over. I'm a hot mess lol thanks for the video man you're so cool and chill. your videos really help!

[@TheBladepolisher]

Great point Ken!! Everybody in the audience wants you to sing and play the best performance you've ever done. They are ready to applaud you on to greater heights!!

[@EvelienMaes]

Hi Ken, thanks for this video! I take singing lessons, but for no reason, my fear of singing has doubled during the past month, and I got completely frustrated because of it. The joy of singing is/was completely gone, and I desperately needed some guidance to get out of this horrible vibe. I appreciate the time you took to make this video, it has given me some ideas to work on how to start dealing with this problem. So again: thank you!

[@kentamplin]

Evelien, thanks for letting me know that the video has helped you. That's what it's for, and it makes me happy to know that you found it helpful. Never give up singing. Don't let negative self-talk or fearful thoughts steal from you the joy that you can get from singing. Singing is about feeling good. You deserve to enjoy it. 😊

[@rogermeadowstaylor3256]

@@kentamplin wish I could 😭😢wish I could enjoy singing

[@Ralphandroll]

perfect explanation! I used to be afraid on stage, but with the passage of time and trust, this can be repaired. The public wants to see someone singing, not to see someone afraid, very good lesson ken!

[@Michellemcd543]

I really enjoyed this Ken!! I have EXTREME stage fright all the symptoms you said I get and more. Nasea, instant headache, throat closing, i want to faint, which is weird because I do fitness competitions and love being center stage all by myself. I sing in a little friend group and do well but the moment i'm at karaoke with only a microphone I crack...I sound nothing like I normally do and it just sounds like..i honetly dont know...it's so frustrating it really makes me sad. But I go every week to try and shake this thing, I'm hoping it will get better. So tired of making a fool out of myself. I thought I over prepared for this week, but it looks like I need more, I'm a personal trainer so all of my clients volunteer to let me sing in front of them that's singing the same song about 12 times a day to new people..lets soo if this works by Friday karaoke night! :D Thanks for the video

[@kentamplin]

More Than Muscle .With Michelle McDaniel Michelle, I want you to try something. I want you to focus on silly songs that are non threatening.(like happy birthday, Disney's "Let It Go" or maybe other "fun" silly non threatening non serious singing songs. Do this with regularity and then migrate to other songs like Take It Easy by the eagles. Again. silly cam fire-ish songs that were not meant to be taken seriously. Fat bottom girls or whatever you have done in the past you didm;t take seriously. Do this for a while and then in the midst of it, add in a song in the middle of the pack that is a bit more serious. You will find that once you are "in the groove" of doing this, and the more you do it, the nerves will start to disappear. In fact they would probably go away if you did Karaoke every day, but that is not practical. This is one things that will help you (as silly as it may sound ha ha).

[@kentamplin]

Because you tense up. Repetition will help you over come this. Start like I said in the video with family and friends then expand from there

[@TheRobbieWalker1]

Ken is the best coach you can have, I've seen his ability and it's amazing, he's extremely smart and an all round nice guy !

[@mareb4190]

I've NO WORDS to thank u.You made it look much more HUMAN.this is just perfect. REALLY.this video here + reading your responses REALLY opened my eyes to something i was not seeing. I have really been working hard on my vocal quality.I am not pretending,im being HONEST with my work and voice.What i am sharing is REALLY quality.So I never thought before about it,i ws actually BUYING peoples beautiful make up.THANK U.Also changing our THOUGHTS about high notes is KEY.AMAZING !THANK UUUU FOREVER!

[@philmoufarrege]

great vid! also another thing about building confidence is to look at it like a skill. We aren't confident about playing tennis against a pro, but we'd be confident about hitting a ball against a wall. if you're unconfident, step it down a level to a level you're comfortable with. when that becomes easy we step it up to the next level. perform in front of a few friends who you're comfortable with first before taking it to the clubs if you aren't feeling good. thanks for the vid Ken!

[@mareb4190]

I have NO WORDS to thank you. REALLY. this video here, and reading your responses here REALLY openned my eyes to something i was not seeing. I have really been working hard on my vocal quality. I am not pretending, im being HONEST with my work and voice.What i am sharing is REALLY quality. So I never thought before about it, i ws actually BUYING peoples beautiful make up. THANK YOU.Also about changing our THOUGHTS about high notes is KEY. AMAZINGGGGG THANK YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUU FOREVER!

[@kentamplin]

That's very cool! Slow songs usually enjoy energy (fun) through the passion of the performance. To make it "fun" sometimes can make it "not serious" which may diminish the authority of the song and performance. I find it "fun" when I have nailed it and make people cry (ha ha)

[@kentamplin]

Yes, check out my stage fright video on my channel

[@BassoCantante19]

As an opera singer, I appreciated this advice thery much. Every time I think I have finally overcome stage fright forever, it suddenly comes back. 50% of the work is overpreparation and stage experience.

[@kimsusnik1775]

Thank you. I've suffered from stage fright for a long time. I loved all your all your advice and the encouraging way you've explained it.☺️👍🙏💕

[@kentamplin]

You are so welcome!

[@cathyc5108]

Im the opposite. No stage fright but thats probs cause I've played instruments in more than one band I focus sooo much on setting up right, SMH its like lets go go go go got another gig to go to. Still I appreciate you for how dedicated and considerate you've been. Im so grateful I found you.

[@kentamplin]

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[@Kwiss007]

This was really helpful to me as I was suffering with the anxiety and sickyness especially when going for gigs. I think it's partly due to also knowing you're not the best, but if it's a passion from the heart you do it not to get boo'd off but to express and create. It's good to know it genuinely is anxiety. I have got over it quite well now, not pushing beyond a foundation and following the laws of singing.

[@musicwithpurpose]

preparation is everything to finding that sometimes elusive "comfort zone" in pretty much anything, greta advice Ken!!!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks Robbie

[@flavy1000]

How right you are on this video Ken..!

[@flavy1000]

Jjajaj Love the story on 14:10 aprox!

[@flavy1000]

=) Thanks for the hearts note° jajja I was just trying to watch your new video, when I saw the notification!Thanks a lot...I had been with an influenza this last weeks so I nearly didn't sing much..But I'm missing it, though I played the bass instead...Hope not to suck when trying again jaajaj it always happens..!

[@LiquidL0ve]

I used to love singing in highschool. I'm 42 now and don't sing anymore because in my 20's I was just randomly singing a song with the radio and someone said I was tone deaf. So I quit singing and practicing after that. Now I feel like whenever I try singing again there's a hesitancy in my notes where they break apart. I think it's because I'm scared. I would love to be able to just belt out a song one day even if it's just by myself.

[@kentamplin]

thanks!

[@kentamplin]

My course covers raising range for low voices.

[@raylene3418]

Thank you Ken this was exactly what I needed...you literally all the answers to my number 1 problem I was seeking for ages, here!! Sometimes because of my fear of singing with people around or being judged on my voice, I constantly struggle to find ways to improve, but your video has really given me more in depth insight...Ken I must say your wisdom is seriously gold...just awesome, mind blowing stuff to listen to

[@kentamplin]

Stage Fright is something that we do to ourselves. We are our own worst enemy when we psyche ourselves out with fear of singing in front of others. I'm glad this video helped you, Channel!

[@kentamplin]

because it's much more personal. It's like someone is willing to make a mean comment on the internet they would never make in person. Or like someone that is willing to cut someone off on the free way but they would never try to cut in front of them in line at the grocery store. It's up close and personal... :-)

[@SimoPepi11]

If we understand that we are called to sing not because we must show how great we are,but how great Christ is, we'll never be afraid to sing :-) Just start to fear God and feel His love to you and you will never fear people :-) He made us to worship Him,not only with singing ,but with all things we do in our life:-)

[@sashunkjs]

Pepi BG I like this.

[@jetttangel]

Yes! Praise God!!!

[@aaronproffitt3339]

I just got my first microphone for Christmas and singing in front of family terrified me to death, but I did it anyway and the experience was great and I don’t have near as much stage fright anymore, I’m so glad I did it

[@kentamplin]

Awesome, Aaron! Congrats!

[@mixaemiu6824]

need to overcome singing loud when by myself first T_T

[@fleshybits]

...I only get nervous when I perform infront of very close loved ones... it's very, very counter productive as I am aware it is more meaningful to feel freer around loved ones than strangers or 'a crowd'

[@kentamplin]

Pretty normal, I'd say. Keep at it.

[@roxgrlz2010]

@kentamplin your youtube videos are so helpful!!! i have improved on my singing sooo much since I started watching them. My singing was like, just copying my favorite singer's voice and i was trying to find my own and these videos made it so helpful now I'm practicing for my first time singing in public this video is helpful. I would've got on the stage, looked at everyone, then start crying without this. thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@azraelastrum221]

You are a very knowledgable Guy..I could listen and learn from you all day! Thank for the Info!

[@cn2746]

Good lesson! Re: forgetting lyrics, I saw Steven Tyler interviewed, who said yes he forgets but has monitor s on stage with the words if needed. He also said that it made him really nervous when women took off their shirts and he couldn't remember his own name! Maybe joking?

[@kentamplin]

:-) I forget lyrics to ha ha. I just make them up or mumble; through the sections I can't remember :-) I am about to post so,more cool stuff :-)

[@VLHulcy95]

Awesome tips. These are very helpful. Another good point would be that if someone actually does "boo" a performer, they are either: a) closely associated with that performer, or b) don't have as good of taste as they think they do. In the second case, the "boo-er" is unimportant. If they don't like your music, they can go listen to someone else, and will not be any more than a blip in the overall scheme of things.

[@laxxrrchick11]

thank u so much my little sister was seeing this and now u helped her so much thanks she was doing her talent she next week and u helped her so much!!

[@kentamplin]

That's awesome Kim! :-)

[@kentamplin]

Remember I am not here to judge you but here to help you...

[@ARealDisneyPrincess]

singing infront of people is scary. mustering up the courage to let even my friends hear has been more than difficult.

[@Gajlee333]

That was awesome, Ken! Awesome!!

[@pastorgaylalprice9688]

ken I am starting to feel so wonderful I use to do low solo for backing up with music groups I can sing songs like I love you lord without music sing like Jesus name of above all names and song called father I adore you.

[@waketheworld8193]

Ken, you are a hero; incredible inspiration showing public how to reach goals, thank you!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@johnangel4241]

Ive been doing your course for a year and I'm at volume two doing great! I'm currently practicing around eight hours the week but I kick my family out of the house. I'm not saying they don't support me but they criticize heavily. My sibling tells me I'm not good (although I am) and my mum makes fun of the singing exercises. I mean... I have practiced a lot of quality hours but that's just because I kick them out of the house. But again I wish I has the courage to do the scales (chest and bridging) while others listening to me but I feel I can't. My point is that many times our loved ones can be toxic and discourage us and I desperately need the strength to overcome this fear because I can't always be alone while practicing

[@kentamplin]

I'm sorry your people aren't supportive. This requires that YOU, not THEM, take control of the situation mentally and emotionally. You need the thick skin, grit and determination to make the right choices for you. If family and friends don't get it there's nothing you can do about it. History is made by the ones that follow the beat of their own drum. Be yourself. Ignore the critics, I do.

[@slambodianjones]

Thanks for referring me here Mr. Tamplin! You're a stand up fella!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, AJ, for your kind comment!

[@laranorris7252]

Absolutely brilliant thank you, so helpful.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks man

[@martinjoehooker5524]

I heard that Elvis would do 30 takes on one song before he would feel if he got it right. That's EP Awesome video Ken

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@metalmaniac1900]

Hello from Germany (I'm not Heinz ). I don't want to show up here, but after i was reviewed on Metal Hammer, Rock Hard and the most of our main Metal magazines as one of the best vocalist in the country, i still be afraid to go on stage without drinking. So i wanna Thank you for this Video that makes me feel much more comfortable to do my job. Andy

[@kentamplin]

That's cool Andy. I have some other things that can really help you as well. If you need to reach me you can at [e-mail]

[@kentamplin]

More people should tell themselves the same thing :-)

[@JoshReubenking]

Great video. I had some major stage fright. Haha. I remember being afraid to even do skits in classes. I wanted to become a musician later on in life and my first live performance was in front of my entire high school in our gym. Before going on I was nervous to the point of shivering. Haha. I wasn't singing like I do now, but I was the lead guitarist. When we went on, all that fear kinda just went away, and I thought "Hey, this is awesome!"

[@sixthretwo]

Hey Ken, im currently on your program, just cruising on your youtube videos. Thankyou for your words of wisdom!

[@rosanafebresrobinson5394]

WOW you do make people trust themselves. Amazing. Thank you.

[@kentamplin]

That's so great to hear!

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

WOW - very excellent advice here...thanks so much, Ken!!! 💗 💗 💗

[@kentamplin]

This is a subject that cripples so many. And it's all in our head. Most people want us to succeed. The few that boo are just the kind of people who are mean-spirited anyway, and you can't make your life-decisions based on fear of a few bad people.

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

So true...and you are helping many out there with your wisdom...thank you so much!!! 💗 💗 💗

[@kentamplin]

Thanks Jan Keep Deaming! I Am! :-)

[@robertt351]

Excellent Video! Thanks for sharing This Video! I was a scared crow and all my friends used to tease me like anything. I was feeling low confident and low self-esteem. My brother introduced me to this "no fear" mobile app by lokesh , which made me manage my fears in a very methodical way and now because of this my fears are reducing one by one. I am much more confident and people are amazed at me!

[@ONESNZER0S]

Ken, awesome vid, and a big thank you for boosting about a billion people's confidence. Kevin

[@violette80]

Thank you Ken! You have amazing energy and your tips were helpful ❤️

[@kentamplin]

So glad!

[@libra9726]

I agree idol!! 100 prcent.of wht you r explaining about ds topic.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, ming ming!

[@joanneandrade5032]

Thanks, Ken!!!!

[@VictoriaNakaraKizer]

If I have practiced, and have learned all the lyrics, and adlibs, then I am not nervous. It is only when I have not been given ample time to study the song, or get put on the spot; that I feel saliva welling up in my throat. Also I feel like I do better on the songs that I can relate too verses the songs that I am just not feeling.

[@kentamplin]

Excellent!

[@sabitapanday6135]

I am very introvert person and yes i also afraid of singing in front of people.Everytime i pray to Jesus before i sing.many people say,prayer is a meditation. But honestly i am not so good in prayer.i feel so afraid even when i pray because i have to sing in front of people right now.i am telling the truth,God never leave me that time.i still pray to God i want oneday that fear will go away.i am not perfect but i am really tired of it.i hate fear.i don’t want it totally in my life.also i want to pray with joy every time before i sing.

[@kentamplin]

Keep at it, Sabita!

[@SirChubbyBunny]

I know for me, I've always been super self-conscious of my voice since I was a kid. Despite taking chorus classes for two years when I was in high school, I pushed myself in the background a lot because I was afraid of finding out I have a terrible voice and pretty much making a fool of myself in front of my peers. I think another thing that drove me to stopping was hearing a recording of myself jamming to something on one of my playlists, and just how...bad it was. To me, it's sort of like learning why you shouldn't touch a hot stove, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to overcome those feelings.

[@Spacegoat92]

Hey man i know how you feel hey, have a read of an experience i shared with Ken about a cruise i went on . Its a comment i posted describing my angst LoL kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5bRmKmNjJyfndk&lc=UgxChdDb5uObtYQAZU14AaABAg

[@kentamplin]

Believe in yourself and do what you love and remember you probably won;t even know these people in just a few short years :-)

[@TheBladepolisher]

When I experience stage fright, it's because of what I tell myself. I literally sabotage my own performance. I become hyper vigilant to any percieved goofs which only serves to make that goof actually happen because it breaks my concentration. Makes sense....... try telling everyone in your audience that you love them and that you what you are about to do, you are doing for each and everyone of them. Greats the show off to a nice friendly start and lets everyone know we're here to enjoy life.

[@PossessWithin]

awesome video. I've been studying singing with a vocal coach since 2010 and drums since 2009, and I have 4 live shows coming up on december, I'm really anxious :P this actually helped me. I will push myself to the limit and give my very best.

[@cheriecarpenter3529]

I'm so glad you made this video ♥️😀

[@kentamplin]

Cherie Carpenter Yay! I'm glad now, too! :)

[@thecozyconstellation]

one time i read that it's actually not stage "fright" but adrenaline, so we should use it to our advantage. it worked once for me. i hit a really hit note. :)

[@kristenleighhuneke]

GREAT advice Ken! Thank you

[@kentamplin]

I will try to get to that soon, it's about singing in the pocket...

[@innerintelmarylroberts7432]

Ken thank you so much for this video and for your uplifting spirit.🌹

[@kentamplin]

InnerIntel /Mary L Roberts- Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@setapartforHim]

Thank you for sharing! I resonate with this. And Love that Heinz story 😂

[@kentamplin]

Thanks Veronica :)

[@ShyAnn291]

Thank you for this!

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure!

[@kentamplin]

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[@mariasaulevich]

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[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Мария Саулевич!

[@rosiejones6692]

I write original songs and I love singing, but every time it comes to singing on demand in front of someone, I can’t do it. I know it’s possible to overcome stage fright because I used to be super shy and couldn’t speak in front of anyone publicly which I can now do pretty easily, and that was just by doing it a lot. Singing has always felt like a much more important and terrifying thing though - the next step up. The most people I have ever performed in front of is my mum, my friend and her mum which I did actually enjoy but I messed up a lot. I wanted (and also didn’t because stage fright) to get singing lessons but they are so expensive and I think in some ways I’d be better off just going to karaoke and open mic nights. I’m gong to uni next year and was hoping to join a music society to build my confidence but I will have to force myself!! I’m thinking of just making a KZbin account under an anonymous name and doing covers. It’s nice to know other people are the same with singing and stage fright though

[@kentamplin]

My course can help. Even the Weekend Warrior would be very helpful. Check it out. kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@lyricelkins4062]

I always forget the lyrics, which sucks since my name is lyric.... I definitely have stage fright but only with another musician. I do fine when I'm singing Karaoke. I can even sing songs I've never tried and nail them if I am looking at the screen doing karaoke. I love your style and would love to take this course... I'm gonna start saving up to do skype lessons....

[@MONZIEMONZILLA]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@MONZIEMONZILLA]

+MONZIE MONZILLA FOR VIDEO

[@JenVanVeelo]

I am ( I think so) a singer for many years now but when it comes to performing I get nervous even the day before :-(And I have done several booked performances in public with several bands..I am not able to stay cool inside because I am so afraid to look stupid on stage or that I forgot lyrics(even if I now songs for 20 years).So many people always tell me--you dont have to be afraid because your good...etc..but when I get some notes not perfect(only for me because no one else says there is something wrong)I shame myself for that :-(..I have 4 videos up on my youtube to look at -and everytime I watch them I analyse myself and think-why the hell can I be more relaxed -and I really wanna be cool and funny..But I am so concentrated to make everything right because I think the people came to get some good music to listen to...:-( I dont have a solution for that:-(((

[@WhtRabbitBlckSheep]

I'm terrified of singing in front of people. I occasionally have heart palpitations it's so bad. A few people have told me I can sing, (there are a couple of times I've actually been able to sing in front of others) but I'm still unsure of my abilities. I have experience playing the flute (if that helps at all) but have never had a singing lesson.

[@joshuaital]

your an awesome friendly guy! thanks for posting

[@TyraElisabeth]

What about cases where you, each time you perform something, become more afraid? Every time I've done something on stage, the phobia has increased because I feel I fail and only validate my own fear. I've never gone on stage and come off with a sense of mastery, and the instruments I've performed on stage haven't been vocals. Singing I don't even dare to practice unless I know there are absolutely no one at home, all the windows in the house are shut and the door is locked and I'm practising in a room that's not facing the street. When I've lived in apartments I never practised, because I felt the neighbours would hear me. This turns into a really bad cycle, because with so little practise (it's not often I feel it's safe to practise at home, and else than that I only have one lesson with a teacher per week) I never build enough confidence to trust my own voice, ear or pitch, and I never really build those skills either. I really enjoy singing, and have written song lyrics that bands want me to sing and perform with them because they like the lyrics and want to do a project with me, but I don't feel as if I'm good enough (considering how little training I get my feelings are probably correct) and even the thought almost makes me panic. What happens when I try to perform something (I've performed with piano and flute solo on smaller concerts arranged by my teacher(s) and with school) is that I get so nervous because I know I'll lose focus and mess up at some point, and when I do I tear down and shake even more, causing me to mess up more, getting me more nervous, etc. I have panic attacks before going on stage and mental breakdowns afterwards. Going on stage for me consists of panicking, failing then finding somewhere to be alone so I can finish my breakdown and crying there. And it gets worse every time, and the fear gets stronger every time. I also have an issue with concentration, making the few times I do feel it's safe to practice singing kinda useless because I zone out and don't get much practice done. I even zone out during my lessons with my teacher, and I do it a lot. I probably lose focus 4-10 times while singing through a song, and I miss the notes when I lose focus. So I know that if I were to sing on stage I'd at least miss notes the same amount of times I do during lessons, but probably more because I'd be so nervous that all my focus would go into trying not to cry. I'm really lost, because I love singing, but my fear and concentration issues are making me plateau in development because practice is either not happening or is useless and the lessons aren't often enough to substitute, and the fear and lack of concentration makes performing impossible. There's a whole bunch of issues related, and my phobia of performing applies to all aspects of my life. I refuse to solve a math problem with someone watching in case I do it wrong, I don't draw while others are present, I don't let anyone see what I'm writing in case it's bad. And the concentration issue prevents me from actually ever feeling a sense of mastery, which obviously makes the fear worse. This is probably a lot more complex than just stage fright, but anyway... if you have any advice I'd be grateful.

[@kentamplin]

Tyra Elizabeth phobias of any kind can be quite real. By far and away the best way to beat them is to face them head-on. The more repetition you have when dealing with a phobia the more the phobia decreases. Sheer repetition alone will help with this. If you have long stints between performances this can increased anxiety. If you literally go bonsai and start booking performance after performance consecutively you will see a dramatic decrease in anxiety especially if you're repeating the same performance over and over without any changes. Once you master one thing with confidence (making sure it is simple enough to perform easily) then you can gradually move on to more complex pieces. I know some people are more extreme cases than others and I know that there are many things that can be done to help us look at fear in a different way. If you sang happy birthday with your family, I doubt you would have anxiety about that. But sing the national anthem in front of a football stadium of people you might have extreme anxiety. But I'll bet if your whole family were to sing the national anthem with you off key joking and having a good time you would not have anywhere near or possibly any anxiety. We need to first start with basic building blocks and work our way up, especially when dealing with extreme phobias.

[@TyraElisabeth]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy I do actually get anxiety singing happy birthday with people (I don't really have a family, I'm a foster kid and move around). I can't even practice with anyone in the house, going on stage is way too big step because, like I said, all it's done so far is getting me huge throwbacks. I feel like I can't jump from A to F, that'll only land me somewhere where I don't even know that A is the first letter of the alphabet.

[@jerrydietzeliii8634]

+Tyra Elizabeth same here..I have so many songs ready for vocals. I wait for everyone to leave the house....then I still feel self-conscious and just cant put my soul into it

[@BundsBun]

My goodness, it felt as if it all was written by me. I feel the same way. Each and every word. Except for that "zone out" moment, maybe. I personally wouldn't call it zone out - that's too much) but something familiar had taken place - for instance bored during warming ups.

[@TyraElisabeth]

Victoria D Glad to hear I'm not alone!! I have ADHD though, I guess the attention problem that follow with that might affect singing too. I was just recently diagnosed so I'm still trying to figure out how to make it a strength :P

[@kasitac.6938]

I agree that there is always stress in singing. I have loved singing since I was a kid but I seem to be afraid to do so in public or in front of people. (Pre-recorded singing like on Smule sing app is another thing so I don't have trouble there) I remember I tried to do on a university stage and I was so nervous that it didn't come out like how I had practiced, like, I lost control of the voice after a few lines 😵

[@mache3984]

What's your advice on the fear of how you look while singing?

[@kentamplin]

Your question is a great conversation for the forum, please consider posting there, you'll get great feedback! forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@mache3984]

@@kentamplin Out of all of my subscriptions, You're maybe one of 2 or three who have ever responded over the past 10 years. I just want to say thank you and I will join your forum!!! I love what you do and appreciate all of the time and energy you dedicate to making singers better!!!!

[@kentamplin]

@@mache3984 You're more than welcome, mach. I appreciate you, and thank you, as well! Rock on!

[@panikrull]

Why am i scared to sing to a few people in the room, and i feel myself comfortably on the stage?

[@reemlink3853]

Hi mr Ken i miss your lessons dear.

[@kentamplin]

There are lots to choose from on here, Reem!