The prospect of appearing on TV and radio is extremely daunting. In some ways it’s harder than appearing live on stage.
Why?
When I get on stage, I can see my audience. I can gauge their reaction. It’s a two-way street.
On TV and radio, it’s an invisible audience. It’s a one-way street. It’s a broadcast. But how is this different from blogging?
One way to overcome stage fright is to practise until it disappears. In fact, that’s my formula for everything: repetition until you get good at it.
Have fun, Anne! I understand what you mean. Do you have upcoming TV/Radio engagements that prompted the post?
Yes!
I would be interested to know about your TV/radio engagements, Anne. Also, as you know I perform mostly through the internet (and radio), so in a sense my “nerves” are reversed–I am much less used to a live audience in front of me. All in what you’re used to…good luck with your concerts!