Why You Should Give Singing Karaoke a Try

People have different thoughts when the subject of karaoke comes up in conversation. Some people immediately discount it as a silly activity that is only done on special occasions.

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A lot of people only know about karaoke from what they see on television and movies, and quite often the depictions are not exactly flattering. Other people might be willing to give it a shot because they have an adventurous spirit, or maybe they’ve already tried it once or twice.

There is a growing group however who are considered absolute karaoke fans that truly love this activity with all of their heart. They sing whenever they get a chance and even set up personal studios in their own homes so they can sing whenever they want. As you can see, there are many people who enjoy karaoke in a variety of ways, and you should definitely look to see where you fall into the spectrum. If you’re ready to really try it for the first time, here are some things you want to keep in mind.

Be Prepared – you don’t want to get up on stage and make a fool of yourself the first time and that’s why it’s important to be prepared. You should know a little bit about what you’re getting into, so don’t be afraid to go to your karaoke bar beforehand to scout out the location. Get an idea of the stage in addition to where the audience will be. Take a look at the karaoke machine and see how the lyric display is set up. You also want to pick a good song for the first time, and it should be one you can handle with no problem.

Be Polite – it can be intimidating to go to a new type of environment and fit in. There is definitely a subculture that surrounds karaoke, and you have to play by the rules if you expect to be accepted. One of the simplest things you can do is to stay polite and avoid the temptation to act cocky or make fun of other people. Sometimes when newcomers get nervous, they can put down karaoke itself as a defense mechanism. Stay away from this type of behavior and remember that being friendly is your best road to having a great experience with everyone else.

Bring Friends – if you need emotional support, then make sure to bring a great group of friends with you. You might even try singing a duet for the first time because it takes a lot of the pressure off of you directly. Rather than getting up by yourself, can go up with a friend or even with a group of people to sing together. In any case, it really helps to have a table full of people who already know you to lend you their support.

Play To The Crowd – a lot of people focus on their voice when it comes to singing, and while this is important, you also have to remember to play to the crowd. Playing to the crowd means performing to the best of your ability and putting a little bit of energy while you’re up on stage. Don’t just stand there with the microphone glued to the front part of your face. Use your hands, legs, and body language to really play out the song. Even if you don’t have the greatest voice in the world, this technique will surely get people excited to watch you.

Try It At Home – if you don’t think you’re ready for a public performance, there’s nothing stopping you from buying a simple karaoke machine and doing it at home. Of course the advantages a lot of the pressure will be taken off you. You can sing in the privacy of your own home and test out different songs without anyone judging you. And afterwards, you can still use your machine as the centerpiece for fun parties with all of your friends in your living room.

It’s For Everyone – the last thing to remember is that karaoke is for everyone, and there is a great communal spirit if you’re willing to tap into it. It’s not about becoming a star or having the best performance of the night. It’s about hard-working people getting a chance for the spotlight while sharing music surrounded by strangers and friends alike. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to have a stellar performance, and just enjoy the music for what it is. You might discover a brand-new hobby that you love for the rest of your life.

If singing is just not your thing though, don’t discount music altogether. There are plenty of instruments you can take up at any age that are highly satisfying. Anyone can enjoy drums or guitar. You just have to be willing to put a little time in – but the more effort put in to learning to play music the more enjoyable it becomes.

Or if computers are your thing, get some software to make music. Beats software is great fun (check out my Beat Generals review) – anyone can put together some awesome sounding tracks with just a bit of practice. And this is exactly the kind of software that the pros use to create serious music tracks. If you don’t have a voice for singing, maybe making beats is your thing?

One thought on “Why You Should Give Singing Karaoke a Try”

  1. That sounds like a good idea to pick a song beforehand and make sure you know how the lyrics are displayed. My new sisters-in-law love to sing, and they want us all to go and do karaoke somewhere for fun. I’m kind of nervous, but it’ll probably be lots of fun. I’ll just have to figure out what song I’d be able to sing, and we’ll need to find a karaoke cafe to go to.

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