Tips to minimize fear while singing

[suvarna Nayak]

Hello,
I am a MBA graduate. I joined regular B music course in carnatic a year back. I get very panic when I perform alone during practical exams. In group I am very comfortable to sing.

Can anybody give me tips to minimize fear while singing?

Thank you

Regards
Suvarna

[Nick H]

Maybe it is the exam that makes you nervous, not the singing. Exams are a rather artificial situation for performing, and always carry an implied threat that one might fail. You may be just fine singing solo on a stage! If that is what you want to do.

[arasi]

Also, switch off for the moment that you are taking a test. Think you are singing on stage and put your all in it, forgetting that someone is testing your skill.