The difference between performing in front of thousands of people and fading into the background is your stage presence. The good news is that even if you don't have a natural stage presence, you can learn the tricks and tools to get there! 

In this article, we'll discuss what stage presence is, and how to improve it.

What it is?

Stage presence is the charisma and charm that an artist, singer, performer, etc. possesses that draws in and commands the full attention of an audience. As an audience member, it's difficult to define stage presence, but you know it when you see it! It's not about being tall, beautiful, or having rippling muscles; it's about having something that distinguishes your performance and makes you memorable as an artist.

As previously stated, stage presence is critical because it can make or break your career. When combined with skill, experience, and hard work, stage presence can transform "good" performers into stars and legends. It is significant because it makes your performance more entertaining to watch. A good stage presence allows for minor blunders. Because you're so entertaining to watch, audience members won't notice minor mistakes, choreography fails, technical issues, and so on. Having a strong stage presence can help you grow your fan base and improve your overall image.

Tips to improve

• Discover your drive in the way you phrase things, punch the music, and arrange your beats and rhythms. Feel as if you're driving your music through your audience and into the back wall, over the earth's curvature. It's pointless to play in front of an audience. You must make an effort to move them. Don't worry about who's in the front row; they're already talking. When you start worrying about people, you lose your way. Play to the back of the room instead. Engage the people in the back, and their energy will flow forward. The music will lift you and everyone else in the room.
• Don't be afraid to make demands of yourself in public. You should invite it. Prepare for it. Even if something goes wrong, make it part of the act. Learn to change direction on a dime
• Pretend it's a message: the masseuse doesn't take their hands off and interrupt the flow until it's truly over. The same is true for your set. Determine what works best, whether it's going from one song to the next with no or few breaks, or using traditional talk to set up a song.
• Recognize your freedom of expression through sound and movement. It's similar to ballet. Feel the audience's tension. Utilize your peculiar stage mannerisms. Keep in mind that your style influences the style of the other performers on stage. Don't let your ego take over or overshadow others, but be aware of positive energy feeding the other players.