Speaking Between Songs in Your Cabaret Show
- Even if You are Terrified of "Being Yourself" on Stage!
Are you a singer (any genre) or actor preparing a solo show with songs?
Or perhaps a member of a band rehearsing a concert?
Do you feel awkward and uncomfortable in the bits between the songs?
Are you worried about being boring, or what to say or how to speak?
Do you dread the thought of being yourself on stage?
Then, this is the course for you.
You are not alone – many performers find this difficult, and I had to tackle this fear too!And it’s not just musical theatre actors or cabaret singers who struggle with it- folk singers, jazz singers and instrumentalists often trip up here.
In 5 easy – and short(!) -stages, we will go through together the steps to take to get over the fear, know exactly what to say between songs and perform in public.You will be prepared and confident – even if being yourself on stage fills you with dread.
How will the course be delivered?
This is a mini-course and essentially one of the Units of my forthcoming full course Your Cabaret Crown on creating a cabaret show from scratch and getting it on stage.
Over 5 days, you will be sent a short video – between 2 and 5 minutes – which will take you through the steps to help you know:
- exactly what to say
- how to say it
- how to CONFIDENTLY introduce a song before an audience.
No matter how scared you feel about it now.
You will also be able to read the content of the show and download the material for Lifetime Access.
Facebook Community
As well as the course itself, you will have access to our own dedicated Facebook page, where I will appear each day at 2:00 pm BST in the week the course id delivered to see how you are getting on and answer your questions.
And of course you will be able to converse with other members of the Speaking Between Songs community, who may well have some brilliant ideas for you to try!
How much does Speaking Between Songs cost?
Although this course is mini, it is mighty! Packed with valuable content and a chance to work with me personally over 5 lessons would normally cost £200, but as this course is beta, I am offering it to you completely free!.
Why is it free?
Just said earlier – this is a beta course and a way for me to seek feedback, not just for Speaking Between Songs, but also for the creation of my full length course Your Cabaret Crown, where I’ll be teaching in detail all the different aspects of creating and performing a solo show.
When will the course be delivered?
Speaking Between Songs is available now. Over 5 days, you will receive 5 sessions of about 5 minutes each, with actions steps for you to complete. And you can always contact me, if you have questions.
So, what are you waiting for?
Imagine – in just a few days, you will have the tools in your hands to know:
- what to say before a song
- how to speak those words
- gain the confidence you need
-to be yourself on stage!
Just click the link below and you will be taken to a dedicated page to be able to enroll, and I will see you in the Facebook Community very soon!
What people have said about me so far:
"Working with Fiona-Jane was a truly wonderful experience. Over the course of the 3 rehearsals that we did together, her tremendous insight became clear with the amount of great advice and direction that she gave me and Neil Maxfield (cabaret singer). Her suggestions kept triggering “lightbulb” moments in my head, allowing me to bring the show’s musical standard to the best it could be. Working with Fiona-Jane has been transformational in the way that I, as a musical director, approach cabarets and her valuable guidance will likely stay with me for a long time."
Ricardo Fernandes (Musical Director)
"I really enjoyed working with Fiona-Jane and feel that she has really drawn out the best in me and helped me to become a better cabaret performer in a very small period of time.She gave me the courage to take risks and instilled in me a confidence that I can now take forward to the future.
She is funny, encouraging, positive and wouldn’t hesitate to use her in the future."
Neil Maxfield (Cabaret Singer)
Your Instructor
Fiona-Jane Weston is an actor, singer, and writer. Her solo shows have played to packed houses in London at The Other Palace, The Pheasantry, Crazy Coqs (Brasserie Zèdel), as well as on national and overseas tours.
Ricardo Fernandes: Working with Fiona-Jane was a truly wonderful experience. Over the course of the 3 rehearsals that we did together, her tremendous insight became clear with the amount of great advice and direction that she gave me and Neil Maxfield (cabaret singer). Her suggestions kept triggering “lightbulb” moments in my head, allowing me to bring the show’s musical standard to the best it could be. Working with Fiona-Jane has been transformational in the way that I, as a musical director, approach cabarets and her valuable guidance will likely stay with me for a long time.
Fiona-Jane has received rave reviews for her unique take on historical themes and key events in history, most notably women’s history. Her highly acclaimed shows include Wartime Women, looking at the roles women have played historically in warfare and Looking For Lansbury, celebrating the life, heritage and extraordinary career of Dame Angela Lansbury, and musical chat show Fiona-Jane and West End Friends.
She also runs a cabaret and theatre consultancy service that helps with all aspects of creating and managing a small-scale show. She has been featured in The Times, The Guardian and London Live TV, amongst other media outlets.
Fiona-Jane is an absolute pleasure to work with. All the material for the show was provided well in advance and she provided succinct, up-to-date information on the changes. She is organised and efficient and is able to communicate clearly what she wants in a calm and respectable manner. Her management skills are second only to her passion and clear enjoyment of her craft.
Matt James: www.mattjamesbarlow.co.uk/