Five Tips for a Stellar Audition

Five Tips for a Stellar Audition

1.   Try to sing repertoire in which you are extremely comfortable.  Never add a new piece without proper preparation and having sung it before (unless you were specifically asked by a listener to learn something at the last minute).

2.   Have a stellar pianist.  Needing to lead the pianist by beating time during and audition means you hired a lemon.  An experienced or talented pianist will help you in your total presentation.

3.  Have your words down so that you can interpret the song, AND have a plan of movements to show the listener that you truly know the words and the content of the aria.  Give energy and let them know what you have by being positive in your thinking and energetic in your presentation.

4.  Dress well.  For women, tasteful makeup and moderate heels.  Wearing 5' or 6' platform shoes means you will walk in a very clumsy way.  If you are short, you are short.  Wear moderate heels and you will move more naturally. 

5.  Get your sleep.  If you get your sleep you will have your energy.  If you have your energy you will have your confidence.  If you have confidence and have prepared then you will easily sail through your audition.