Having a story prepared for EVERY song is a great idea. Even if you don't always use it, it is a good way to keep the audience engaged while people tune, switch guitars, etc and you can improv with something you have prepared. 💯
I often switch off after a few seconds of similar videos but watched and subcribed after this one because of your energy, confidence, charisma, succinct timing, and excellent advice. Well done and don't quit.
I've done studying, to the point that I've been familiar with most of these points. HOWEVER, I have to commend you on the way you explain all of these points. I still had plenty of takeaways, and even the things I was already familiar with, you brought new light to certain aspects of. Thank you for sharing all of this information with us.
I played fiddle with the company band at the annual picnic. In the days leading up to it I did just what Jenna sez: visualized myself playing accurately and the crowd being enthusiastic. My performance went pretty good, even tho they forgot to tell me when they were rehearsing..., I got up the mike next to the singer and harmonized with him. : Then they took a break and some guy came up on stage and picked up the guitar, this was just a party/picnic so no worries; he started playing chords for The Girl From Ipanema. I've never played that ever, but I played the melody pretty well, and I'm no fantastic fiddler. So yeah, it works.
I've met plenty of performers that fail because they don't recognize their mistakes. It's a process to learn what your saying. Great advice. Thanks for sharing. ❤
THANK YOU SO MUCH , JENNA 💓 YOU ARE OUTSTANDING BEAUTIFUL FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND A GIFT TO THE WORLD.I WILL INTEGRATE THIS INTO MY SINGING PERFORMANCES ❤️ !!!
No time for meditating. We have to get equipment set up and make sure everything is working and set to go before the clock runs out. But it's a good idea to relax, have fun and no worrying. The audience picks up on the vibe that the band is putting out and confidence goes a long way. Of course if you're doing shows with roadies to set up equipment, enjoy.
This was great. A lot of it applies to me as an amateur playing open mic sessions, but could you do something even more directly applicable. Most of us out here are not pro, so we don't get, for example, to decorate the stage and promote our merch, etc, but maybe there are bits of stagecraft that you can suggest. Cheers.
there is a way of doing it which is amusing and funny, and a way of doing it which looks like self-obsessed inverted narcissism. one makes you more likeable, the other less.
Btw : it's possible to do meditation without an app. It is, actually... the whole point, of meditation. (I get that people might need help to start with but I'm really tired of people promoting meditation ONLY through apps - if you need help, you can also attend guided meditations in churches or temples (even community centers offers those now) and then you can connect with the community as well and get real tips, from REAL people)
And please, please, please! Invest in learning stage presence, that includes how you talk to the audience and how you move in stage, moves that seem nonsense and that make you look epileptic, only tell the audience that you are not super star material, before the G3 shows, Joe Satriani was static in front of the mic, playing beautiful music perfectly, but his level of connection with the audience wasn’t adequate, after the G3 1st gen shows, his solo shows were totally different, he learnt moves and you could see how he moved all along the stage and wasn’t static any more, where that change came from? It came from Steve Vai, he knows how to handle the stage and am almost sure he told Satch “you could improve your show doing this… :
Has a performer of 45 years, I disagree about having a short story about before every song. That becomes annoying for an audience member. Interspersing them occasionally, good idea. Every song, bad idea
The vocalist in my former band stepped up to the mic prior to the first down beat and said, "We are newer at this, so we might suck." My bandmates and I were appalled. Immediately, you could see the audience cringe and tune us out. Moreover, this person was offended when, during the next practice, I politely asked him never to say that to an audience again. 🤯
I've watched hundreds of videos on marketing and promotion and improving live performances and visibility online and I've done everything and nothing works its at the point that all of these videos are pointless
My band played our first gig recently. Guitarist made a complete mess of it. He was in the wrong tuning, didn't know how to use his tuner, and then broke his bottom string. He didn't have any sort of back up guitar and he insisted on continuing with the gig even though he couldn't really play the parts without the main string. It was a horrible mess of a gig. The scary thing was that he came of stage and said he thought it had gone well. I said I disagreed and asked what on earth happened with his guitar. He replied that he'd broken a string, which was just bad luck. He didn't even acknowledge getting his tuning wrong. Acted like he didn't know what I was talking about. And then tried to make me feel bad about 'blaming him unfairly'. All I wanted was for him to start taking rehearsals and prep seriously so he doesn't make a right mess of things again. But instead of acknowledging what he needs to do to improve, he just got really hung up on the idea that I was picking on him. Any discussion of how to tighten up the set, make sure gear is working and so on just got ignored as it was written off as my picking on him. I had to walk away.
I don't want to be the negative comment but why so many sport analogies? Why not use some more anecdotes about musicians? The analogies work but for people who don't follow sport or aren't familiar with a lot of aspects of sport, it's a bit hard to find a connection.
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Having a story prepared for EVERY song is a great idea. Even if you don't always use it, it is a good way to keep the audience engaged while people tune, switch guitars, etc and you can improv with something you have prepared. 💯
I'm so glad that I read this comment! I didn't even think of this subject being a tool that can be used, specifically for things like that!
This helps toooo….think about what energy you want to channel with your audience As well as the reputation you desire
Great advice! I visualize an attentive crowd, overflowing tip jar, and the manager saying "When can we have you back next?"
Sounds amazing!
I often switch off after a few seconds of similar videos but watched and subcribed after this one because of your energy, confidence, charisma, succinct timing, and excellent advice. Well done and don't quit.
Thank you so much! Your comment made my day :)
I know a tribute band artist who records every show and listens to it. He learned a lot doing that.
I've done studying, to the point that I've been familiar with most of these points.
HOWEVER, I have to commend you on the way you explain all of these points. I still had plenty of takeaways, and even the things I was already familiar with, you brought new light to certain aspects of.
Thank you for sharing all of this information with us.
I played fiddle with the company band at the annual picnic. In the days leading up to it I did just what Jenna sez: visualized myself playing accurately and the crowd being enthusiastic. My performance went pretty good, even tho they forgot to tell me when they were rehearsing..., I got up the mike next to the singer and harmonized with him.
: Then they took a break and some guy came up on stage and picked up the guitar, this was just a party/picnic so no worries; he started playing chords for The Girl From Ipanema. I've never played that ever, but I played the melody pretty well, and I'm no fantastic fiddler. So yeah, it works.
Super. Very well presented too.
Thanks.
I've met plenty of performers that fail because they don't recognize their mistakes. It's a process to learn what your saying. Great advice. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Tomorrow I'm gonna dance for a school function, hope this helps me
THANK YOU SO MUCH , JENNA 💓 YOU ARE OUTSTANDING BEAUTIFUL FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND A GIFT TO THE WORLD.I WILL INTEGRATE THIS INTO MY SINGING PERFORMANCES ❤️ !!!
The number of bands i've seen are easily in the 4 digits and I have never seen a single band be self deprecating on stage
My first thought too. If anything, I’d give advice to not be arrogant on stage, it can work but usually..not so much.
Very good ideas, I plan
To use many of them, thanx much
No time for meditating. We have to get equipment set up and make sure everything is working and set to go before the clock runs out. But it's a good idea to relax, have fun and no worrying. The audience picks up on the vibe that the band is putting out and confidence goes a long way. Of course if you're doing shows with roadies to set up equipment, enjoy.
Not a musician at the moment. This was helpful, thank you
Good luck with your future projects!
Meditation and visualization before the show 🔥
Thank you for this gem!
So helpful! Thank you!
Great work Jenna! Excellent advice and guidelines for stage presence and etiquette for live performances.
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This was great. A lot of it applies to me as an amateur playing open mic sessions, but could you do something even more directly applicable. Most of us out here are not pro, so we don't get, for example, to decorate the stage and promote our merch, etc, but maybe there are bits of stagecraft that you can suggest. Cheers.
Thanks for your advice
Post Malone is self-deprecating on stage literally everytime. 😅 lol
there is a way of doing it which is amusing and funny, and a way of doing it which looks like self-obsessed inverted narcissism. one makes you more likeable, the other less.
Post Malone. . . hahahahahahahahahaha what a goof
Just saw this. Thanks. Good information
Beautiful, i liked them! :)
Great tips! Short and sweet!
This is pretty basic, yet useful. Thanks Jenna!
Thanks Riccardo - glad you liked the video. 👍
Just found your channel thank you
Great advice this is true
This is good advice for recording, as well. Well, maybe not the story-telling… or maybe so, if you’re feeling froggy.
That's true - I'm glad you can apply to recording!
Great video 😎
Absolutely right.
Btw : it's possible to do meditation without an app. It is, actually... the whole point, of meditation. (I get that people might need help to start with but I'm really tired of people promoting meditation ONLY through apps - if you need help, you can also attend guided meditations in churches or temples (even community centers offers those now) and then you can connect with the community as well and get real tips, from REAL people)
These were great tips. Definitely will implement them in future performances ❤️
Let me know how it goes!
Thank you for this! Subscribed
Thanks for subscribing!
Great advice
Thank you so much ❤
And please, please, please! Invest in learning stage presence, that includes how you talk to the audience and how you move in stage, moves that seem nonsense and that make you look epileptic, only tell the audience that you are not super star material, before the G3 shows, Joe Satriani was static in front of the mic, playing beautiful music perfectly, but his level of connection with the audience wasn’t adequate, after the G3 1st gen shows, his solo shows were totally different, he learnt moves and you could see how he moved all along the stage and wasn’t static any more, where that change came from? It came from Steve Vai, he knows how to handle the stage and am almost sure he told Satch “you could improve your show doing this… :
One of the guys in my band always makes self deprecating comments on stage. Drives me nuts
Very helpful, I'll remember not to forget any of this. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! Let me know how it goes
I'm gonna use this tomorrow for teachers day celebration ...wish me luck
Thank you so much
This is really so helpful
Great tips!
Very good advice I'll some of it to use. Especially decorating the stage. And getting my mind before going on stage
Thank you . It's very helpful!
That was fantastic, thank you so much! I subscribed…
Thanks for you tips, it's really helpful
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Has a performer of 45 years, I disagree about having a short story about before every song. That becomes annoying for an audience member. Interspersing them occasionally, good idea. Every song, bad idea
The vocalist in my former band stepped up to the mic prior to the first down beat and said, "We are newer at this, so we might suck." My bandmates and I were appalled. Immediately, you could see the audience cringe and tune us out. Moreover, this person was offended when, during the next practice, I politely asked him never to say that to an audience again. 🤯
Thanks.
This is real nice
thank you
Looking like the young lady on the cover screen would be a definite good start.
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... thanks a lot!!!
Super 💖💖💖💖💖
Sound great..
Wow
It's like she is describing Taylor Swift❤❤❤❤
I liked your talking style love you 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
👀👌 thanks …I’m opening up for Nicki Minaj Pink Friday 2 Concert in Detroit
Congrats! That's amazing
hi jenna, we hav the same last name
Good
It is mostly they do not want to be bothered with fans afterwards ,only in early days with signings etc.,the more famous the more dodgy they become.
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I've watched hundreds of videos on marketing and promotion and improving live performances and visibility online and I've done everything and nothing works its at the point that all of these videos are pointless
Go to the bathroom before going onstage so you don't dance and wiggle around awkwardly like so many performers do these days.
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My band played our first gig recently. Guitarist made a complete mess of it. He was in the wrong tuning, didn't know how to use his tuner, and then broke his bottom string. He didn't have any sort of back up guitar and he insisted on continuing with the gig even though he couldn't really play the parts without the main string.
It was a horrible mess of a gig.
The scary thing was that he came of stage and said he thought it had gone well. I said I disagreed and asked what on earth happened with his guitar. He replied that he'd broken a string, which was just bad luck. He didn't even acknowledge getting his tuning wrong. Acted like he didn't know what I was talking about. And then tried to make me feel bad about 'blaming him unfairly'.
All I wanted was for him to start taking rehearsals and prep seriously so he doesn't make a right mess of things again. But instead of acknowledging what he needs to do to improve, he just got really hung up on the idea that I was picking on him. Any discussion of how to tighten up the set, make sure gear is working and so on just got ignored as it was written off as my picking on him.
I had to walk away.
I don't want to be the negative comment but why so many sport analogies? Why not use some more anecdotes about musicians? The analogies work but for people who don't follow sport or aren't familiar with a lot of aspects of sport, it's a bit hard to find a connection.
This girl is so beautiful and sexy .. I had no idea what she was saying
Here’s some advice for you… Stop making videos as though you’re speaking to five-year-olds.
You look to young to give advice on entertainment
You're so sweet and adorable. Where can I follow you on Instagram?
2023 helpful... @dochdodava confirmed fire!!!
Thank you
Great tips!