In a competition for the best vocal performance, there is usually only one winner and many losers. Does it have to be that way? Here’s how to choose the right contests and win them.
These are the conditions that good contest events meet:
1. The contest is not rigged.
2. Judges are not pre-set to say bad things that make people cry over drama and hearings.
3. Auditions are held in a seemingly comfortable environment. Contestants are not subjected to harsh and degrading conditions such as staying in the weather for long hours before auditioning. Good contests often prejudge contestants by asking them to submit their audition recordings so the finalists in person don’t have to wait that long to perform.
4. Judges deliver constructive, non-destructive criticism, providing professional evaluation and valuable advice to each participant.
5. All contestants are treated with respect and professionalism rather than like cattle to be used as deemed appropriate by the contest officials.
These are the best paths to victory in a vocal competition. YOU WIN …
- … if you avoid getting jealous or resentful of injustice. Know how to go with what spirit is behind the event. If it smells like it may be tampered with, just take the trial without even a grain of salt. Be able to have fun no matter the outcome … or don’t audition.
- … if you audition to gain experience. Most of the time, the only good thing you get in a contest is experience. The more you sing, the more comfortable you will be with your performance.
- … every time you make yourself useful to others. A talent show is a great place to show friendship and support to strangers. Be really nice to your fellow contestants. The only one we should compete with is ourselves.
- … if you break free from psychological complexes and improve your craft. If you are using talent shows correctly, you will try it over and over again, just to learn and get better. If “losing” your mind is a severe blow to your self-esteem, ask yourself why. Take up the challenge and delve into the stinky thinking that could get in the way of your spirit freedom and true creativity.
- … if it humiliates you. If you thought you were going to win but didn’t, and it helps to get a bit of humility to know that you might need a little help, you will definitely come out a winner!
- … and finally, if the jury wins. If so, consider it the icing on the cake, and congratulations! (But don’t get a big head).