The 3rd Installment of my Toronto OPEN MIC SERIES!!!

Here's my interview with Chris Tsujiuchi: Host and Player @ Statlers on Tuesday night, a weekly cabaret style musicfest filled with great singers, an awesome crowd, and good vibes with Chris holding it down vocally and on the piano held at Statlers (Lounge ) - 487 Church St. Toronto, ON. Although not billed as an open mic, singers from musical theatre to classical to pop diva's should bring their sheet music, performance swagger, and chops if you wanna get on stage. Contacting Chris in advance is a good thing too: http://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisTsujiuchi

The Statlers website: http://statlersonchurch.ca/entertainers-and-staff.html

Come on out to get down!

The 2nd Installment of my Toronto OPEN MIC SERIES

You all know how I feel about Open Mics... THEY ARE SO AWESOME!!

As promised here is the second installment of my Toronto Open Mic Series: with the One and Only Carolyn T who is the Host and Creator of the Monday Open Jam at Harlem Restaurant in downtown Toronto. (67 Richmond Street E).

Check the vidja!!



ENJOY and HAPPY SINGING :)
xoxoDJP

AUDITIONS (eek!!) Overcoming Those Nerves!

Auditions (eek!!) are perhaps the scariest thing on the planet for most performers. Bearing your heart and soul to a panel of stone-faced (much of the time) is not an ideal performance situation for any actor, singer, dancer etc... But most performers have to face them at some point (if not every day) in their careers, and the most difficult task is often just to simply combat those dang nerves! Even though my heart still races at every single audition I encounter, I can remember a time when my body would just seize up and I thought I couldn’t go through with it, I was so nervous. I remember when I heard a director (who had worked with such big names as: Andrea Martin, Eugene Levy, and Mike Myers) told me that ‘EVERYONE, even these big stars get nervous before an audition – I’ve seen firsthand - but it’s how they’ve learned to deal with those nerves that makes the difference.’

Different things work for different people. I’ve found taking deep controlled breaths will help calm the shaking and repeating mantras like ‘Okay Nerves - you can come for the ride but I’VE got control of the steering wheel’ will help get you focused and keep YOU in control. Basic things like: upright posture, confident walk, warm smile, and strong voice will help cement making a strong impression. Above all – know your worth and believe in your own talent. Your self-confidence will stand out. And know that you’re not alone! You may not always be exactly what they’re looking for at that time, but a strong and positive impression can last a lifetime – and you never know what other doors it can lead to.

Check out this great article in overcoming nerves before an audition!!
http://www.suite101.com/content/audition-tips-for-actors-a127564