Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to work from home. Many people have in fact accomplish their dream of working from home. Typically when we think of the types of jobs we can do from home, accounting, web design, and a huge number of traditional jobs come to mind.
There is one job that most people would not think about as a work at home type of job jingle writing. If you are a musician with an ability to write music, why not consider doing it full time. With today’s technology, you can create your very own recording studio right in your home. Using a computer and digital piano or synthesizer workstation and a couple of other accessories, you can create a recording studio that can produce professional quality recordings.
The opportunities for jingle writers are boundless. Advertising agencies clamour for new talented writers to create music to compliment their advertising campaigns. If you enjoy playing the piano and especially creating music and have a talent for it, consider working from home creating jingles and small compositions for the advertising world.
The music business is competitive however but there is strong demand for creative musicians who have a unique and creative flair, understands business and can create jingles on tight deadlines. If you posses all of those qualities, you will eventually be in big demand by the corporate world. It’s all about creating credibility with the advertising world.
Because the music business is very competitive, you will need to differentiate yourself from your competitors. Solve the “wants” with a special flair in a unique way and you might be able to write your own ticket. This means you will have to treat your music as a business.
The problem with many musicians is that many rely on their talent to get them through but that can be a huge stumbling block. You will need to think of your music as a business that is unique from that of your competitors. That is called differentiating your business. You have to give a compelling reason why someone would buy from you. Once you have carefully crafted your marketing message and appeal, you are one step closer to jumping into the realm of jingle writing as a career.
Having the right equipment is also important for you jingle writing business. Most advertising agencies require that you own your own equipment. A piano keyboard and recording equipment is essential equipment to producing your own music. You will be responsible for the final product — your jingle. So if you have a digital piano or synthesizer from famous and popular manufacturers like favorite Yamaha keyboards, Roland Keyboards or Korg Keyboards, then you’re well under your way.
In addition to having a keyboard from the major brands you also need a computer with MIDI software to record, edit and enhance your recordings with special effects. To capture your creations you will need a computer which can link to your piano keyboard. Most professional keyboards provide a MIDI USB connection at the back of the keyboard which makes it easy to connect to a computer. With the right software, you can record and edit your music straight from your computer. Working from home as a jingle writer can be an exciting career if you have the drive and talent.
So consider becoming a jingle writer and become your own boss.
