Prepare for my first open mic, recital, or reading
A preparation plan, set list, and nerves toolkit for performing music, poetry, or comedy in front of people.
The prompt
Help me prepare for my first live performance.
What I'm performing: [e.g. "two songs on guitar", "a piano recital piece", "three poems", "a short stand-up set"]
Event and date: [e.g. "café open mic, 3 weeks away, 5-minute slot"]
Audience: [e.g. "friendly strangers", "other students and parents"]
How ready I am now: [e.g. "I can play it at home but mess up when anyone watches"]
What worries me most: [e.g. "shaking hands", "forgetting words", "talking between songs"]
Give me:
1. A countdown plan from now to the day: what to practice each week, including run-throughs in front of one person, then a few, and recording myself.
2. How to choose and order my set for a short slot, with a strong opener and a timing check (leave buffer for tuning or applause).
3. What to say: a simple intro and a short line between pieces, written in a relaxed tone I can adapt.
4. A mistake recovery plan: how to keep going, restart a line, or laugh it off.
5. Day-of checklist: what to bring, sign-up, sound check, warm-up, eating and sleep.
6. A 5-minute calm-down routine for right before I go on (breathing, grounding, what to focus on).
Keep it encouraging; remind me that nerves are normal and the audience at these events is usually rooting for performers.
Highlighted [brackets] are blanks to replace with your own details.
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What to fill in
- e.g. "café open mic, 3 weeks away, 5-minute slot"
- e.g. "friendly strangers", "other students and parents"
- e.g. "I can play it at home but mess up when anyone watches"
How this prompt is built
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