Psychological aspects of a vocalist's stage skills

Abstract

The article explores the psychological aspects of vocalists' stage mastery that significantly influence performance quality and emotional connection with the audience. The introduction justifies the relevance of the issue, highlights the interrelation between the performer's psychophysiological state and vocal technique, and examines the role of stage fright, motivation, and social factors in shaping the artistic persona. Materials and methods employ a comprehensive approach: analysis of the dynamics of psychophysiological indicators (anxiety, pulse, blood pressure) in vocalists before, during, and after performances; evaluation of the effectiveness of stress-coping strategies (autogenic training, group support, breathing techniques); and investigation of how types of motivation affect resilience to stage stress. Results reveal statistically significant correlations: an elevated level of situational anxiety (34.28 points) correlates with increased pulse (89.34 bpm) and vocal apparatus recovery time (up to 21.47 hours). It was found that intrinsic motivation reduces anxiety by 6.09 points compared to extrinsic motivation, while autogenic training methods achieve the greatest anxiety reduction (6.48 points). Social-psychological support raises stage confidence by 1.17 points and satisfaction with the outcome by 1.14 points. The discussion underscores the need to integrate psychological training into vocal education. The effectiveness of a systemic approach - combining self-regulation techniques, analysis of emotional states, and optimization of rehearsal schedules - is confirmed. Special attention is given to balancing technical perfection with emotional sincerity, as well as preventing professional burnout through motivation management and repertoire strategies.