When preparing for performances or auditions, the most fun part is choosing the perfect song. This song choice will be something that you will practice a million times before you even get to the stage so make sure it’s a song that you really love.
What Do You Do, When There Are So Many Options That It Can Be Overwhelming.
Will you do a ballad or something more upbeat? RnB song or Rock song? Are you singing solo or with your group/band? How do you narrow all of this down?
First, please be realistic with yourself. Do not choose that Mariah Carey song that’s full of high notes that only she (and maybe Ariana Grande) can hit if you have more of an alto range.
Maybe choose an Adele song instead?
Vocally, the song choice should be just out of your range, that way you’re still progressing as an artist.
If you’re singing with your group or band, it must be a song choice that everyone can keep up with vocally. For a group or band start off with picking songs from other groups or bands. It will be easier as far as arrangements go.
Can you relate to your song?
Think about that awful breakup you went through, or that awesome party you went to and relate it to your song choice. Can you actually feel the lyrics?
The best songs to sing are ones that are full of lyrics you can identify with. If you’re not feeling every emotion from the song you’re singing, you’re probably not conveying the emotion to the audience either.
You want your audience to feel everything you’re talking about. Make them feel it so hard that they cry (maybe not literally, but do you see my point?) I can watch Beyoncé sing “Resentment” live, over YouTube, and actually cry. If you want to know how a singer conveys emotion, Beyoncé singing “Resentment” is a prime example.
Singing is Supposed To Be Fun!
In conclusion, I would like to remind you that singing is suppose to be fun. Don’t challenge yourself too much or be so hard on yourself. Whatever you choose will require work because you want to perfect the song but remember to have fun with it! Make sure your audience can feel what you’re singing.
Written by Airis Kemp (Instagram: @loveairisstyle)
