People who have inspired us tremendously usually end up being our role models. They could be anyone. They could be those people whom you personally know or those that you only see on television. Either ways, you like them because their example speaks of something that is reflective of whatever you are doing or want to achieve.
We have different people whom we admire, and part of those that receive a lot of attention are entities working in the music industry. So wide is their influence that contests and events are created just for them. Such is the case of the
Elvis tribute San Francisco. While Mr. Presley is gone, the marks he left in the entire music industry remains something that is revered by many.
You are free to be part of the contest. If youre confident enough to compete, then joining the impersonation contest can be a fun experience for you. For a start, you can do the following.
Get as much information as you can about Elvis. This should you be you primary concern when attempting to impersonate Elvis. Remember that you are acting out as him, and its only natural that you know some of the general facts about his life. There is a good chance that a question and answer portion will arise. Better be informed.
Practice the natural way on how he acts. Whether on stage or not, you should be more acquainted on how carries himself. Needless to say, you need to show the same mannerisms to the viewers and judges to bring out the Elvis that people love. Mr. Presley is a popular figure, and every unique action he does has impacted his overall image. Know how to them.
Prepare your wardrobe. Your attempt to impersonate will not be complete without the get up. Its basically like cosplaying. But rather than dressing up like your favorite anime or cartoon character, what you do is to copy Elvis. This means that you should also ready the clothing, the hairstyle, skin tone and other accessories that can help you complete the get up.
Polish up the voicing. The entire package will not be complete in the absence of the voice. More than that of his trademark appearance, Elvis Presley became so popular because of his good voice in singing. You should at least try your best to imitate his voicing. This of course, requires practice and more of it.
Practice the actual act you plan on performing in front of people. A good way to do this is to invite people you know like your friends to see you rehearse. Ask them to be observant so they could comment on the entire thing later on. Doing this in front of people will not only help you relax your nerves but will also allow you to get inputs from other people for possibilities of improving other parts of your performance.
This kind of contests does not happen always, and this could be the only time that you can do it. Be prepared. Know the rules and requirements for the competition and start gearing up. Make the process of prepping up by asking some close friends to help you out. Who knows, they might have a better idea on how to make your performance even better.