Singing with someone who is not as good as you are…what to do?
Ooohh, this is an awkward one. Have you ever been put into a production or performance with people who just weren’t as strong as you were; whether it was their vocal technique, volume, acting skills, or musicianship? I have and it is not ideal. Unfortunately, it does tend to bring down the level of the production which can bring down your own performance.
My advice on this one, have a great attitude, befriend your comrade and try and help them out as much as you can. Offer yourself up for extra rehearsals or to run lyrics. As long as that person is trying, it is not their fault that there talent or skill set does not match yours. Be a pro, take them under your wing. As a result you will help the performance and people will feel your kindness if they see you holding up your fellow performers.
Be proud of your production what ever level it is. It is hard to get work as a singer and everyone has to start somewhere. You never know what may be your “break”, so treat every performance with respect and professionalism.
And remember, you may find yourself in the opposite situation at some point. So spread that good Karma so it comes back around. With positive reinforcement, you may be surprised as to how much you can pull up another singer.
written by: Ariella Vaccarino creator of Voice Lessons To GO (singing lessons on CD) and author of Vocalize!
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