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SUMMARY:Create Offshoots – Gig set up workshop with Matt Chesson
DESCRIPTION:Ready to step on stage?\nPerforming live is one of the most exciting parts of being a musician. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of walking onto a stage, hearing the crowd and sharing your music with a live audience.\nBut let’s be honest… anything can happen on your first gig!\nFrom nerves and forgotten lyrics to unexpected technical issues, stage fright, equipment problems and those moments when things simply don’t go according to plan, knowing how to handle the unexpected is a huge part of becoming a confident live performer.\nThat’s why we’re bringing you a FREE Live Performance Workshop, designed to give emerging musicians the practical skills, knowledge and confidence they need to step onto the stage and deliver their best possible performance.\nWhether you’re preparing for your very first gig or you’ve already performed live but want to feel more confident, this workshop will give you the tools to take your live performance to the next level.\nWhat will you learn?\nWe’ll explore everything from preparing for your gig to what happens when you actually step onto the stage, including:\n🎤 Preparing for your performance\nHow to properly prepare, rehearse and make sure you’re ready before gig day.\n🎸 Getting comfortable on stage\nBuilding confidence, overcoming nerves and learning how to feel at home in front of an audience.\n🎶 Putting together a great set\nHow to structure your set, choose the right songs and create a performance that keeps your audience engaged.\n🎧 Working with sound and equipment\nUnderstanding the basics of stage equipment, microphones, monitors, soundchecks and communicating with sound engineers.\n👀 Connecting with your audience\nLearn how to engage a crowd, develop your stage presence and make your performance feel memorable.\n😅 When things go wrong!\nBecause they will! Learn how to stay calm and professional when you forget a lyric, a string breaks, the technology stops working or something completely unexpected happens.\n💪 Building your confidence\nPractical tips and techniques to help you overcome performance anxiety and walk onto stage feeling prepared and in control.\nMore than just playing songs\nBeing a great live performer isn’t simply about playing your instrument or singing the right notes. It’s about communication, confidence, preparation and connection.\nThis hands-on workshop is designed to give you a realistic insight into what it takes to perform live, while giving you the opportunity to ask questions, learn from experienced performers and develop skills you can take straight into your next gig.\nWhether you’re a solo artist, singer, instrumentalist, duo or band, this workshop is for you.\nAnd the best bit?\nIt’s completely FREE!\nCome along, learn something new, meet other emerging musicians and get yourself ready to take the next step in your live performance journey.\nYour first gig can be daunting. Let’s make sure you’re ready for it.\n
URL:https://createmusicvillage.co.uk/events/create-offshoots-gig-set-up-workshop-with-matt-chesson/
CATEGORIES:Create Offshoots
LOCATION:Dover Place, Ashford TN23 1HU
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