• Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
    Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
    Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
    Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
    Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
    Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
    Drink champagne for no reason at all.
    Have a firm handshake.
    Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
    Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
    Floss your teeth.
    Never refuse homemade brownies.
    Commit yourself to constant improvement.
    Rekindle old friendships.
    Remember other people's birthdays.
    Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
    Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
    Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
    Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
    Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
    Take responsibility for every area of your life.
    Sing in a choir.
    Use the good silver.
    Plant a tree on your birthday.
    Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
    Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
    Stop blaming others.
    Keep secrets.
    Have a dog.
    Say "thank-you" a lot.
    Look people in the eye.
    Marry only for love.
    Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
    Leave everything a little better than you found it.
    Learn three clean jokes.
    Say "please" a lot.
    Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
    Keep your promises (no matter what).
    Compliment even small improvements.
    Wear polished shoes.
    Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
    Call your mother.
    Always accept an outstretched hand.
    be there when people need you.
    Wave at kids on school buses.
    Avoid negative people.
    Plant flowers every spring.
    Return all things you borrow.
    Keep it simple.
    Count your blessings.
    Don't expect life to be fair.
    Be forgiving of yourself and others.
    Sing in the shower.
    Be the first to say hello.
    Compliment three people everyday.
    Never underestimate the power of love.
    Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Learn your music

This is vital to good performance and confidence! Learn the words – all of them. Learn the melody, but make sure you learn it correctly, not just how you think you remember it.

Learn the roadmap of the song – where the repeats are, which parts you sing and which parts you don’t. If the song is new to you, say the words out loud to yourself over and over. Hum the tune until it’s stuck in your head.

Once you know the song, you should no longer need your words in front of you. That means you can watch your director, and just as importantly, make eye contact with your audience!

Learning goes hand in hand with practice – so check out the next tip, Practise your music!

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