Mastering Performance: How to Command the Stage

A performance is a conversation between the artist and the audience. If you are too focused on your fingers, you forget to talk. Here is how to command the stage.

1. The Art of Presence

Before you play a single note, your audience has already judged your energy. Walk on stage with purpose. Take your time to settle. In our Online music classes, we even practice the 'Entry and Exit' because it sets the tone for the entire piece.

2. Eye Contact and Vulnerability

Don't be afraid to look at your audience. Even in an online showcase, looking into the camera creates a sense of connection. Vulnerability is the bridge to beauty. If you feel the music, they will too.

3. Recovering from Mistakes

A master is not someone who never makes mistakes; it's someone who knows how to hide them. If you hit a wrong note, smile and move on. Most of the time, the audience didn't even notice unless your face told them!