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The 4 approaches to auditioning
What kind of auditioner are you? We look at 4 crazy approaches people tend to take in auditions. The Gung Ho Auditioner, The Forensic Auditioner, The Overview Auditioner and The Random Auditioner. We draw some conclusions about what might be the best approach for you. Lots of ideas to think about and tips to take forward about auditioning. Continue reading
So what is behind the Confident Performer?
A couple of weeks ago, presenter, actor, dancer, director and choreographer, Laura Graham-May interviewed me about the Confident Performer Book and I have had a number of requests for the audio interview to be presented as a written transcript. So … Continue reading
Posted in Confident Singing, Improving Confidence in others, Improving Your Confidence, performance strategies, Thinking in a better way
Tagged city of bath college, Clive Stocker, confidence, confident performer book, free ebook, late starter, laura graham-may, Ronnie Tucker, soundcloud interview
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How do you beat Writer’s Block as a Musician?
Have you ever had writers block or noticed that you have struggled to create something musical? Over the years I have come to realise that limitations can be liberating when it comes to creativity. Make sure you leave tips, suggestions … Continue reading
What can we learn from comedians about being a confident performer?
This week, I was talking with Chippenham born and bred, comedian and compère, Wil Hodgson. Alongside performing professional stand-up, Wil also compères Burlesque performances and hosts his own comedy nights, featuring comedians from all over the world. “What’s the first … Continue reading
Posted in performance strategies, Uncategorized
Tagged Chippenham, Clive Stocker, comedians, comedy, comedy nights, confidence, entertainment, isabelle adam, on-stage death, wil hodgson
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The Beauty of Simplicity
This week, I had the privilege of meeting a pianist who had a few issues with nerves associated with performing. She said she felt that the audience would be critical of her if she made a mistake. That was quite … Continue reading
Following Your Inspiration Makes You Confident
This week saw 3 fabulous interviews with very different musicians and the last of the interviews of the week was with the remarkable musician and performer, Tristan Hendy from signed PunkPop band NativeJune. Everything about Tristan’s personality oozes a natural … Continue reading
Posted in Improving Confidence in others, performance strategies, Strategies for recording., Thinking in a better way
Tagged Clive Stocker, confidence, confident performer, confident performing, nativejune, Nerves, performance nerves, planet LA records, recording, seeing the bigger picture, stage fright, tristan hendy
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Don’t Teach an Instrument, Grow a Musical Person.
The week started well with me interviewing Basira Ward-Davies about her techniques for confidence as a performer and singer. (see the previous blog post for this interview) She mentioned at the end of the interview that I should take time … Continue reading
Posted in Improving Confidence in others, Teaching Music, Thinking in a better way
Tagged Abby Whiteside, basira ward-davies, Clive Stocker, confidence, confident performer, confident performing, Frome Festival, Performance, Piano Recital, Piano Technique, seeing the bigger picture, Sophia Rosoff, Stephen Marquiss, technical mastery
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Is Musical Technique the refuge of the insecure, or a foundation for Mastery?
This question popped into my mind whilst in conversation with the professional singer and vocal coach Basira Ward-Davies with respect to the slight difference in approach she had experienced collaborating with Youth, a producer who has worked with Primal Scream, … Continue reading
Posted in performance strategies, Thinking in a better way
Tagged acting, basira ward-davies, Clive Stocker, confidence, confident performer, confident performing, Freddie Mercury, Nerves, performance nerves, refuge for the insecure, seeing the bigger picture, technical mastery, troy, youth
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Rob Brian talks about how to become a Confident Drummer
This week, I was very privileged to be able to interview Top Session Drummer and Drum Clinician, Rob Brian about the aspects of being a confident drummer. Having played for Siouxsie Sioux, Black Box and Modern English and taught extensively to all … Continue reading
