Expert: Wanda Reinholdt - 9/17/2008

Question
Hi!
yeah i love to act and sing....but im shy...do you have any advice?

Answer
Hi there, Kayla!  Thanks for writing and being willing to look at this.

Let me ask you some questions that might help you:
1.  Where do you find yourself acting and singing now?  How do you know that you like acting?

2.  Would you be able to find a way to do more of acting and singing in the places that you already sing and act?

3.  Could you add some people to these situations?

4.  Are there any places that you can sing and act in front of a few people like your family or a classroom?

5.  Why are you shy?  What can you do about these things to make them better?

The first and number one thing to remember is that this will take time to work through and it will only get easier by you finding ways to practice.  

When you do practice, breathe in and breathe out.  Keep breathing.  Don't stop.  The less you breathe the less easy it will be.  

Does this help you get started?