You heard it right. Open Mic! But there is something a little bit different about this one. This mic is open with a purpose. This mic is open with many purposes.

Many people are aware of what the open mic is suppose to do. This is the opportunity for performers to take the stage and show a crowd what they got. Within the open mic portion the person hitting the mic is suppose to be using the opportunity to grow and advance their skills and go from being a beginner and new face, to someone who is well known in the game. It does start at home or in the comfort space that you choose, but the real challenge always comes when you do it in front of a crowd.

Everyone can be the comedian, singer, poet, public speaker, entertainer in the shower right? Can you do it in the eye of the public. That is the challenge that those who really dream big have to face. Enough talking about it, how about being about it. The mic is open for a reason.

Speaking of reasons, lets look at some. Practice makes things perfect, or I should probably say better every time. The open mic is your time to practice. This is one benefit that a person should get from hitting the mic. It is a needed process in getting comfortable in doing the things that one wants to do. So for those aspiring singers, poets, spoken word artist, and entertainers, this is your time to really tweak the things that you want to say, sing, or do.

Another benefit of the mic being open that you should benefit from is exposure. You never know who will be at an event of this magnitude who can work with you and potentially make things better for you. They are known as talent scouts. They are people that come just to see what is out there, and what they can potentially work with in their business. Yet another reason to hit up open mics.

The thing that I love best even when I perform at open mics is the opportunity for feed back. Get someone else’s opinion on it. Find out what they see and the potential things that you need to work on. They call this constructive criticism. This is definitely a need in hitting up a open mic opportunity. Don’t be afraid to ask people what they thought about your performance. One other way you can find out if what you did really has an impact, don’t ask anyone. See if they come up to you afterwards. That’s a clear sign that you might be onto something. Of course on the other side, if they don’t, that may be a clear sign that you need to turn up the volume a little bit. That’s not always the case though. Sometimes you end up in a room full of greats and being human we can only react to so many at one time. So judge the people around that has also performed and gauge the response you want to receive from that.

So what is so different about this open mic that is not the same as any other open mic? Glad you asked. LOL! This mic is in a more relaxed and chilled atmosphere allowing those critical moments you need for growth to happen, if this is what you want to do. What better way to learn than in front of the public, but feel like you are at home. That is one major difference. Another is the organizer of the mic and the future opportunities that they can offer to you. Sometimes you can be standing right in front of a person that is connected and not even know it. No one just walks around with a Frizzy on their chest right. LOL! Pay attention and make sure that you network in the arena to see what opportunities are there. After all that is what networking is.

Another thing that is different about this mic is the fact that it steps outside of the norms of society. Yes it is known that an open mic caters towards the arts. This one does that and more. When you say arts to some, the mind goes to poetry, spoken word, singing, comedy, rapping, the basic things right. Well this mic adds in some extras. Are you a public speaker or aspiring to be? Bring it to the mic! Are you a business owner? Bring it to the mic! You got something that you just want to get off of your chest? Well,….. what can I say. Bring it to the mic! I told you that it was relaxed and chilled. I encourage speaking. It is a lot better than holding it in.

With all that being said, understand that Relaxed & Chilled (Open Mic) is here to be a trend setter. Bring it to the mic every Wednesday at Jazzy Teacher Education & Cultural Center, and understand that with your purchase of the ticket to this event you are supporting a partner of The Dream Fulfillment Center, which is a non-profit organization set up to make change and impact community. For more information on The Dream Fulfillment Center visit Jazzy Teacher Online.

With all that being said, hopefully you now have enough reason to bring it to the mic. See you around. -Frizzy