The Art of the Soloperformer

By Steve Rapson

A practical guide for performers and speakers. How to connect with an audience. How to do your best under pressure. How to structure your set or speech. Learn to do what every pro does, and to not do... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884864147
• ISBN13: 9781884864148
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: American Success Institute
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Age Range: 12 years and up

Customer Reviews

Entertaining, honest and educational

I am a professional trainer who follows the literature in the presentation field. I am also skeptical of the advice you find in "how-to" books on presentations. The material is either too academic lacking life experience, self-serving from an author on an ego-trip or simply not relevant to my experiences as a trainer. Steve Rapson's book is entertaining, honest and educational. Steve's unusual combination of professional experiences in the corporate world and as an entertainer produce valuable insights and advice for all trainers or presenters. The Art of the Soloperformer is the best book I have read in the field. Jack Smith The Smith Group "Training for Public Organizations"

Essential Reading and Entertaining at the Same Time

This is an excellent book for any solo performer or public speaker. The author provides countless practical tips for the solo musician including advice on copyrights, recording, dealing with managers and agents, and playing to an audience. Also great tips for anyone who speaks publicly. There are many humorous stories about the author's own performing and speaking experiences and lessons that he has learned from them.It was very helpful for me personally to read about how to put into perspective the experiences of having both great nights where you are connecting with an audience and also nights when you are just not connecting at all. I would recommend this book for anyone who performs as a solo act or in a band, or for anyone who regularly gives presentations to corporations or to the public.

Success Formula for the SOLO PERFORMER

Dear Steve, Thank you for signing this book. The ART OF THE SOLOPERFORMER. The knowledge, forsight, entertainmet and right down common sence make this book a must read for anyone wanting to better themselves. Whether you're an entertainer, speaker, or someone just wanting to get ahead this book is a winner and will inspire you. Steve Rapson, you are truly a SUPER STAR.Thanks again, Gary

The Art of the Solo Performer

As a solo acoustic blues performer, this book has helped me overcome stage fright, and has placed into context the primary purpose of performing...to connect with your audience! Steve is also very accessible and responsive via email and is happy to offer insight related to specific questions individual performers may have. The book is a must buy. Thanks Steve!

a must read

kyle shiver/ performing songwriterwhile reading this book for the first time, i began to 1)have much more confidence on stage 2)hold the attention of the audience like never before 3)get much much more applause than ever before 4)more people signed up on my mailing list and i sold more cd'sthis book is a simple guide filled with rules and tips of the trade. the title of each chapter is a question("what goes into a great press kit?" /"how do i get publicity?"/"should i accept requests?") and each question is answered and most times discussed and the answer ALWAYS comes from experience. i love it.