Learn the guitar part and vocal part separately until everything is second nature. Then when putting together the vocal and guitar together, I start out by simplifying everything and practice at half speed. So for example I start with simple down strums on the chords and make sure I tie in the chord changes on a certain word in a lyric.
How do you suggest the performer handle things like... Requests from the crowd, any bad remarks from the crowd...? How to keep the crowd engaged and loving your show.?
Very informative video Dr. Dan. Rehearsing in front of a mirror is very helpful for me as I used to unnecessarily scrunch my face when I was singing. Now, I make sure to keep it relaxed and that has helped improve my pitch and tone. Also, in preparation for a gig I use your vocal warm-up routine from one of your other videos which really helps warm me up but never wears me out.
Hi Dr. Dan, I sing/play keyboard and guitar at regular gigs in Seniors Residences. Part of my preparation is to watch a video of my last live performance to see/hear what works, what can be tweaked etc. my recommendation is to set up a go pro camera or phone to record your live performances regularly in order to continuously monitor and improve ( be careful to train the camera on yourself, not the audience). I also record (audio only) my live performance on my phone and listen back a few times when driving or going for a walk etc. in order to critique myself, hear the audience reaction etc. this may sound like a bit much, but it has really helped me to progress in my voice, keyboard, guitar and performance skills much quicker than would have happened without this continuous feedback.
Hi Dan! I am a singer living in SF and I found this video tutorial really helpful. I'm preparing for an audition on Monday with my music duo at a hotel restaurant in Napa, so I will definitely make use of these tips! Thanks again!
All great tips! If possible, I like to spend a few minutes in a quiet space alone or with the band, before a gig. That way, when I come on and there are all these people looking at me, it's a bit like a surprise party - all these people are here for me! Works for me anyway :)
Here i was looking up some ideas for my performance tomorrow only to realize I have been doing my best to actually do all those things. I’ve been drinking as often as I can and been taking vitamins in different ways. I’ve worked in front of the mirror which helped me work on those voice details. I’ve done it at a quiet time without kids but also with kids because distractions can happen real time. I only haven’t done the practicing with track only but instead I record myself so I can hear what I actually sound like and where I can work on stuff. So now I feel 90% ready for tomorrow. Still gotta warm up and drink water but first go to bed earlier tonight haha.
I do the visualization also. But I never thought about using a mirror. I usually sing the voice harmony accompaniment for another singer. I am also the one adapting the song to a guitar and then performing the guitar accompaniment. That is a lot to prepare. So I break it all down in pieces and stages. Get the guitar part worked out, the harmonies, the lyrics, the meaning of the lyrics and then fitting it all in together to help the main singer and I deliver a performance that will be the most meaningful to the audience.
Wow..you really have helped me find my voice Dr. Dan. I truly thank you for helping, and god for giving me such an amazing gift. I couldn't have done it withou your help. All respect to to you for knowing oodles of information on proper techniques and excellent examples and exersices. Will most definitely recommend to others who wish to learn to sing. Thanks again. 😊👍
Thank you so much I feel so much better and I know that I'm gonna kill it In two weeks I have to perform song by Whitney Houston I have nothin I'm gonna practice for a week and have a vocal rest for 2 days it's gonna be my firs life performance so wish me luck
Hello, I'm rapping in Valencia soon and I was curious if there were certain things I have to provide at the gig. This would be my first performance, so anything helps.
A great and helpful video! Thank you! My performance is literally in two days and im still having a sore throat and flu..Do u know what i can do abt it?
Really like your tips, but Feedback is NEVER a Pleasant Sound so the screeching sound on the "Voice board wipes" at any normal volume sends me -and I'm sure others - clamoring for the mute button. Any Sound is better than Feedback screech. Like I said - Good tips tho.
I have my first ever performance tomorrow. I have anxiety anyway so i am really scaired and dont know if i will actually make it. Thanks for this video it helped!
Lol not every voice deserves to be heard if you’re talking about singing. There are a lot of people that don’t know how to sing at all and makes me cringe and my ears bleed. So not they shouldn’t be heard. It’s best they stay quiet unless their voice their opinion during elections or something, but singing no. Lol 😂
Learn the guitar part and vocal part separately until everything is second nature. Then when putting together the vocal and guitar together, I start out by simplifying everything and practice at half speed. So for example I start with simple down strums on the chords and make sure I tie in the chord changes on a certain word in a lyric.
How do you suggest the performer handle things like... Requests from the crowd, any bad remarks from the crowd...? How to keep the crowd engaged and loving your show.?
Hi Dan, I'm a singing teacher from Melbourne. Thank you for your videos, I will be sending this video to my students.
Very informative video Dr. Dan. Rehearsing in front of a mirror is very helpful for me as I used to unnecessarily scrunch my face when I was singing. Now, I make sure to keep it relaxed and that has helped improve my pitch and tone. Also, in preparation for a gig I use your vocal warm-up routine from one of your other videos which really helps warm me up but never wears me out.
Awesome. It's great hear how these small disciplines are helping you, your voice and your performance routine, Johnny!
Hi Dr. Dan, I sing/play keyboard and guitar at regular gigs in Seniors Residences. Part of my preparation is to watch a video of my last live performance to see/hear what works, what can be tweaked etc. my recommendation is to set up a go pro camera or phone to record your live performances regularly in order to continuously monitor and improve ( be careful to train the camera on yourself, not the audience). I also record (audio only) my live performance on my phone and listen back a few times when driving or going for a walk etc. in order to critique myself, hear the audience reaction etc. this may sound like a bit much, but it has really helped me to progress in my voice, keyboard, guitar and performance skills much quicker than would have happened without this continuous feedback.
Hi Dan! I am a singer living in SF and I found this video tutorial really helpful. I'm preparing for an audition on Monday with my music duo at a hotel restaurant in Napa, so I will definitely make use of these tips! Thanks again!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Katherine Karr. Thanks for watching.
All great tips! If possible, I like to spend a few minutes in a quiet space alone or with the band, before a gig. That way, when I come on and there are all these people looking at me, it's a bit like a surprise party - all these people are here for me! Works for me anyway :)
Here i was looking up some ideas for my performance tomorrow only to realize I have been doing my best to actually do all those things. I’ve been drinking as often as I can and been taking vitamins in different ways. I’ve worked in front of the mirror which helped me work on those voice details.
I’ve done it at a quiet time without kids but also with kids because distractions can happen real time.
I only haven’t done the practicing with track only but instead I record myself so I can hear what I actually sound like and where I can work on stuff.
So now I feel 90% ready for tomorrow. Still gotta warm up and drink water but first go to bed earlier tonight haha.
Vitamin C
Water
Sleep
You’ve got this :)
I do the visualization also. But I never thought about using a mirror. I usually sing the voice harmony accompaniment for another singer. I am also the one adapting the song to a guitar and then performing the guitar accompaniment. That is a lot to prepare. So I break it all down in pieces and stages. Get the guitar part worked out, the harmonies, the lyrics, the meaning of the lyrics and then fitting it all in together to help the main singer and I deliver a performance that will be the most meaningful to the audience.
I watch this before performing...Thanks A Lot!!!!
Wow..you really have helped me find my voice Dr. Dan. I truly thank you for helping, and god for giving me such an amazing gift. I couldn't have done it withou your help. All respect to to you for knowing oodles of information on proper techniques and excellent examples and exersices. Will most definitely recommend to others who wish to learn to sing. Thanks again. 😊👍
You're welcome Damien Lopez. Thanks for watching.
Thank you Dr Dan.. I perform live during weekends.. your videos are of big help.. :)
Rock on!
Great Video man definitely going try the mirror thingy :) keep being da bomb man!
Thank you. :) I even get shy/nervous in front of my singing teacher.
Thanks for watching IdolEyes84!
Thank you so much I feel so much better and I know that I'm gonna kill it
In two weeks I have to perform song by Whitney Houston I have nothin I'm gonna practice for a week and have a vocal rest for 2 days it's gonna be my firs life performance so wish me luck
Preparing for my first ever performance using your videos as guides. Thanks for the help!!! :)
Awesome, Taylor. Be sure to let us all know how your first performance goes!
Awesome. Good luck. I watched a lot of these videos before my first one.
How did it go?
Thanks so much, I have a show tonight and I’m definitely ready now!
I hope your show goes AWESOME!
I too have performance tomorrow. Thank you Dan!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Linda Mihalicz. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much Dr Dan🙏🏽
My pleasure!
Great info. Playing tomorrow night. Thanks for the encouragement!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Frank Huizar. Thanks for watching.
this video is helpful! confirms everything i thought show be done to prepare for a show, thank you :)
i learned new things too
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Ro Ro. Thanks for watching.
Wow thank you Dr Dan this is awesome help!
You're welcome Citizen Warwick. Thanks for watching.
Great tips! Thank you.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Jake Hahn. Thanks for watching.
Great tips
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Bruce Hathcock. Thanks for watching.
I have a singing performance tomorrow and I'm super nervous but this really helped me...Good Job👌
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Khadija Taha. Thanks for watching.
Great video dr. Dan
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Darvis Sonyah. Thanks for watching.
hi Dan :)
thanks, thank you so much for this!
My pleasure!
Hello,
I'm rapping in Valencia soon and I was curious if there were certain things I have to provide at the gig. This would be my first performance, so anything helps.
CroSSbite, the following video may prove helpful - th-cam.com/video/n17IFHKsybw/w-d-xo.html
❤Thank You!
You're welcome Donna Burley. Thanks for watching.
A great and helpful video! Thank you! My performance is literally in two days and im still having a sore throat and flu..Do u know what i can do abt it?
fantastic
Thankyou coach learnd a lot 😊
My pleasure
Any tips to be a better frontman in general?
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice video man! Good tips. I'll be subscribing😁
2:05 Is their
guitar missing a string?
Brian Hardy 😂omg
This helped me alot! I hope you get more views on your videos as they have always been very helpful.
Grate video
I'm glad you enjoyed the video OtOtO. Thanks for watching.
This is it ....
Yo at 3:33 you had me in total agreeance and gave me a good chuckle lol 😂
VEARY COOL...
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whats up dr dan
Why didn't the guitar have an E string???
Really like your tips, but Feedback is NEVER a Pleasant Sound so the screeching sound on the "Voice board wipes" at any normal volume sends me -and I'm sure others - clamoring for the mute button. Any Sound is better than Feedback screech. Like I said - Good tips tho.
Hi
I have my first ever performance tomorrow. I have anxiety anyway so i am really scaired and dont know if i will actually make it. Thanks for this video it helped!
Star Te, the following video may prove helpful - th-cam.com/video/KpGxdPIBnE4/w-d-xo.html
If you can help it, try to not speak anxiety over yourself, try a different word like I'm getting stronger an more comfortable before I perform
Mr g is that u 😂😂
Make sure you're adequately fueled but not with dairy. Singing requires a lot o stamina and that means calories!
Lol not every voice deserves to be heard if you’re talking about singing. There are a lot of people that don’t know how to sing at all and makes me cringe and my ears bleed. So not they shouldn’t be heard. It’s best they stay quiet unless their voice their opinion during elections or something, but singing no. Lol 😂
His voice looks like woman