My son is a bit shy in public places just like his mom and dad. It takes about 10-15mins for him to adjust and get along with others. But the time increases if there are more strangers than he had expected. To add fuel to the fire, all the people around us comment that he is so shy and this makes him even more clingy.
Recently, he is having recitals for the Suzuki voice program. He prepares and performs so well at home. But on the stage, he chooses he wants to sing a different song than he had practiced. Then when asked to sing, he keeps mum or just moves his lips without any voice
How do I encourage him to be more enthusiastic on the stages; to let go off his shyness and to be himself? Any tips and tricks?