10 musicians weigh in on what makes for a great performance | Think Like A Musician

What makes for a great live performance is when you walk away, and that air hits you in the parking lot, and you’re kind of wondering, what just happened?

Hey, you. Yes, you! Is there music inside of you?

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A great live performer is someone who is at one with their sound, and there's no separation between themselves and the sound they're making.

I like to just feel really present, really in my body, in this state of bliss that lifts up people around me and makes them want to tune in.

For me, what makes for a compelling performance is when you are comfortable.

If people are coming to see me perform, in essence they’re coming to see me do something they could never imagine doing.

They want to watch me be comfortable because the thought makes them uncomfortable.

Part of my exercise is being myself and being comfortable because that's the beginning of performing in a genuine way.

Me having a great show is not always going to be me having my best vocal night, but it's going to be whether or not I was able to move the people in the crowd.

The stage is a magnifying glass. We can tell if you're not telling the truth.

The audience’s experience watching you is going to be a reflection of your experience on stage.

If you're having a good time on stage, they're going to have a good time watching you.