In the music industry
today I believe that language, specifically body language comes across to
potential fans. This can be happening and the artist does not realize they are
doing it. First impressions can either make or break what a potential fan will
think of you. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist that specializes in body
language. In her TED Talk she says that body language shapes who you are.
I
believe that body language on stage for DJs comes across while performing. If
you are close to the equipment and not looking at the crowd, there is a sense
of being uptight. This also makes the DJ look like he or she is not having fun.
When you see a DJ that jumps up and down, throws his hands in the air, and
speaks to the crowd with the microphone, there is a sense of openness and
confidence. This confidence will come through as showing that they love their
craft and are passionate.
Amy
mentions to change your posture for 2 minutes a day. By doing this, you are
more prone to success rather than failure. She states that by doing 2 minutes
of power poses daily, this can affect the outcome of a job interview for
example. If a potential boss comes out and sees you on your phone clinched
together, this will portray a lack of self confidence. If you are sitting
upright with good posture, then this will show the potential boss confidence.
Amy mentions that the person with good strong posture will most likely get the
job. The first impressions of body language to the potential boss can make his
or her decision right away before the interview even starts.
Amy’s
TED Talk reveals valuable information. She instructs us to do power poses for 2
minutes before events of high stress. A power pose for example is throwing your
arms up in a V shape. Another power pose is putting your arms up and flexing
them. Doing these power poses will help boost your confidence, testosterone,
and reduce your cortisol levels. Amy also mentions that you should “fake it til
you make it.” She then goes on to change the saying. She says to “fake it til
you become it.” The truth is everyone starts by knowing nothing and learns what
they have to do.
