Helen Bolton - vocal and performance coach

Performance

Samantha Carter - photo by James QuintonWithout studying a video recording of you on stage, it is extremely hard to get an objective view of your performance, and with so many variables in play, it can be hard to distinguish which bits are good and what needs improving. 

Friends and family who see you perform are likely to be kind and tell you how great you are, but an honest appraisal of your performance can point out what you do that matches your desired act and which bit may appear unnatural or frankly naff! Simple things like eye contact with the audience can have a big impact, but do you do it too often or not enough? Or do you do it in such a way that intimidates them?

Ideally I would attend a gig that you are due to give and provide detailed feedback on all aspects of your performance. Following this we can work on the specific areas that need to be improved. For most, this will be a formidable thought and only the brave will be up for it, but if you can handle it, it will be one of the most nerve-wracking but enlightening experiences of your life! Don’t worry, criticism will be constructive and gently directed – and the best bit is hearing about the things you do brilliantly already!

Coaching covers:

- positive stage image
- the audience-singer-band triangle
- projecting personality
- posture
- the mic and mic stand
- techniques specific to a backing vocalist 
- working with the venue

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