[Harp-L] RE: Stage presence

[Robert Bonfiglio <bon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Remember that when you go out onto the stage you are making an a  
STAGE ENTRANCE.

When you come out on stage, acknowledge the audience.

You must take command of the stage and take command of the audience,  
as if you own them, and they are about to have the most unbelievable  
experience in their lives.

When you play, the emotional intensity must be as smooth as the  
surface of a still lake, with no ripples to break the bond between  
you and the audience.  There is never a time when you are not aware  
of the audience connection while on stage.

After each performance, acknowledge the audience with a bow and thank  
them, AND acknowledge your fellow musicians.

When you speak with any audience members, remind them how easy it is  
to play for such a great audience.  Everything about the stage and  
performance must be positive no matter what happens.

If you have trouble with nerves, prepare as best you can and then  
remember, when you are nervous, sometimes you play well and sometimes  
you don't and when you are not nervous, sometimes you play well and  
sometimes you don't.  So it doesn't matter, go have a good time.

If you do not like your performance, as soon as you walk off stage,  
say "NEXT" to yourself and move on.

Harmonically yours,

Robert Bonfiglio
http://www.robertbonfiglio.com