The Eyes Are The Windows To The Soul

One of the most critical experiences for audiences is that they feel connected to what is being presented.  That means, for those of us who perform, that our job is to allow the audience that experience.  We have the huge weight on our shoulders to bring them in to our own experience with the music.

Regardless of how well you sing, if the audience doesn't feel that you are involving them in your experience, they might just dismiss your talent.  However, there is one thing that most certainly locks in your audience to your performance...the expression in your eyes!

Eyes really can reveal so much about how and what we feel.  It is essential that your eyes (and eyebrows) emote according to the lyrics.  And even though you might feel like a fool, the fact is you are probably NOT "over"emoting.

If you feel you have a hard time involving your audience into your emotional, musical experience, you can better your eye expression:

Make a list of differing emotions.  In front of a mirror, practice showing these various feelings or emotions by expressing them only with your eyes.  (For example: Open your eyes wide.  Squint them pensively.  Close them tightly.  Look to the sides.  Think thoughts that will spur you to emote different feelings with your eyes.)  Practice being as dramatical as possible in front of the mirror.  When you are in front of a crowd, you will probably hold back a bit anyway.

Remember, your eyes can either block your audience out or lure them in to an emotional experience they long to experience with your beautiful voice!