A group of tough-looking Jets was standing stage right at Carnegie Hall. My destination at center stage was a good 50 feet away. The New York Philharmonic started playing "When you're a Jet," and I had about 15 seconds to get there to start singing my solo.
There was a tiny walkway between the violins and the lip of the stage.
The sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall was to the right, and the New York Philharmonic crushing the score of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story Suites was on the left.
One Billion Butterflies were flying around in my stomach.
And, I walked stone-cold to Center Stage and sang my guts out.
After the show, my singing hero at the time, Thomas Hampson, big hair and all shook my hand and said, "Great job."
I was nervous. I was terrified. But, I kept going.
Preparation is critical for any endeavor. Singing is a little different, though, and it takes a little longer to prepare.The opportunities that help you prepare for big gigs are few and far between.
You might not be singing at Carnegie Hall tomorrow or next year, but what about that audition for a community theatre, school play, or just a family concert in the living room?
I want to help you prepare for those moments when you want to stand up and sing.
The nerves might be there, but you can keep going too. (It helps to walk slowly!)
The Vocal Academy at Sing with Josh will help you become a better singer.
Learn more about it here: https://www.singwithjosh.com/
Keep Calm and Sing On!
