How to sing Karaoke!

Singing Karaoke....it is either one of the best things you do or the most terrifying things you won't do.  I will tell you this....when you get the courage to go up there and sing AND you have fun doing it...it doesn't matter how you sound.  


For those of you who are still worried about it here's a few things you can do to prepare for your Karaoke debut.

1. Sing whenever and wherever you can:  To begin with....you know the old saying about singing in the shower....JUST DO IT!
2. Sing with confidence!  Remember, Karaoke is a SHOW.  Have fun and enjoy the environment.  Each person that is up there.....had their first time also!
3. Stand up straight.  It will be easier to sing if you are standing up straight.  Remember your mother telling you this while you were growing up?  Great time to do this as it will help you sing and it helps you with confidence.
4. Leave your shyness at the door.  Have a drink to relax, breath to relax but standing at the mic you cannot be shy.  If you are shy....your singing will not be confident.  Belt it out.  Who cares how you sound as long as you are having fun.
5. Practice.  Find songs that you know and love.  Sing them in the car, in the shower or wherever the mood strikes you.  Find a few songs you love and get those down.  Don't try a "new" song your first time up there.

With all of these tips there is one thing in common:  FUN FUN FUN!!!  

If you need encouragement...bring friends up to the stage with you BUT YOU HOLD THE MIC!!  Most Karaoke DJ's will also help....they want you to have fun so you tell everyone about them.

You only live once, right?  Get busy living or get busy dying (Shawshank Redemption).

Good luck!! 

Please tell me about your first Karaoke experience and what helped you get over the fear of singing....you may just help someone out who needs a little bit of encouragement or assistance!

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