The gig: BBC proms. The star: You! Vocal Advice CeCe Sammy has worked as a vocal coach for a host of artists in different musical genres including Charlotte Church, Will Young and Gareth Gates.
She has also trained more amateur performers on 'Just the Two of Us' and 'Pop Idol', so she knows how to make the most of a person's talent. Here she offers some tips on how to get the best out of your vocal performances. Give it everything you've got
When people walk into that room everything is a performance. So - we want lots energy from the minute you walk through the door to the moment you finish at the end of the audition... Have a big smile on your face and believe that part can be yours. Tell the story of the song
You have to be a storyteller - think about the lyrics of the song. If it's expressing anger - show that anger, if it's expressing love - show that love. Keep your nerves in check
I remember when I walked in to do my first audition years ago... I was so nervous. |
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