Sing Commercials For A Living
ver wonder why some get to actresses are that special that a
sing commercials and some gazillion other people couldn’t
don’t? Have you ever do it if given the opportunity.
thought about singing jingles? As a booking agent with the
What makes some more apt and able William Morris Agency, booking
then others to break into this many household name stars, I saw
business with other individuals this phenomenon every day. Unique
with incredible talent never is paramount in this business
getting the break? These are from a purely contextual outlook.
great questions and the truth is, There are other elements that
most anyone can break into the play an important role, but being
jingle singing and session unique will definitely land you
singing world provided that these work.
next few concepts are in place.
For those of you who, being
Unique is a quality that honest, don’t believe they have
prevails. Jingle houses and ad the most unique voice out there,
agencies are always on the all is not lost. Your role of
lookout for new talent – Unique obtaining work will differ
talent. Having a unique tone, somewhat, but you can break into
singing style, a different the session singing market and
approach is key. Notice I didn’t earn a significant living doing
say absolutely the best singer is it. Your role will most likely
the key, not that having talent revolve around blending and group
to back up your unique singing singing. Now there is definitely
quality isn’t important, but I more competition revolving around
said unique, but not necessarily this type of singing work and so
the best. You’re scratching your your diligence, attitude and go
head, but it’s the truth. Really, get it nature must remain
how many singers and actors or consistent. There’s absolutely
nothing wrong with not being the say “that sounds good,” when
latest and greatest, admitting you’re sure your idea is in fact
it, and yet still going after better. Your attitude of being
your singing dream and gracious and kind and generous
accomplishing it. You can do it. with people will go along ways in
It’s difficult within the writing this business and may be the
constraints of an article such as single reason you get called back
this to hit every angle here, but time after time when there might
if you will read to the bottom be better singers out there.
and go to the website Never underestimate a good
reelmusician.com there is a Free attitude.
“Jingle Singer’s Guide” that you
may download. The next element in your
marketing campaign must include
It’s not uncommon for singers, creativity. Great singers
who are certainly not considered invariably inhibit a creative
to be on the A list for session let’s get the job done and make
work, but admittedly choose to go it sound great even when they’re
after session work and not only not dealing with the best of
obtain it, but make a significant tracks, lead singer or producer -
living doing it. These singers They just get it done! You might
possess a great attitude. As consider getting involved with
previously mentioned in other musical groups or ensembles that
articles, your attitude must be will give you the practice
that of getting along with creativity outlet if you feel
anyone, while having good creatively impaired or unready.
creative ideas and not afraid to Musical creativity is learned,
speak them, also tempered in such but is also practiced and honed
a way as to know when to back and those with some musical input
off, when to nod your head and can over time become real
creative forces within a group there to be wasting not only your
session. time, but a jingle producer’s
time as well. You may want to
From the practical side, the big consider multiple reels, one that
difference when it comes to highlights your voice over
breaking into the music industry abilities and one or two that
is going to be your determination emphasis your singing abililities
or the lack there of. Be sure to ad that can be rotated to
create a 5 year, 1 year, 1 month producers so that your name is
and each day set of goals and go crossing their desk a number of
after them. Keep track of all the times. If finances are a factor
producers and music contacts and in producing your demos, then
mention conversation, last start with one reel with 5 -7
spoken, and follow up jingles that absolutely sing no
information. Make sure you have questions asked.
the absolute best jingle demo
reel – not the “my buddy can do Follow up will be key. You must
this for me for free” demo reel, have a way to file contact info,
but a really pro and polished conversation gist and any
jingle demo reel like you’ve additional information that is
already arrived. At vital to your career path. Go
ReelMusician.com we specialize in after this like it’s a job offer
just that – Jingle Reels! Your – Because it is a job offer and
jingle demo reel must sound like can be very lucrative if you do
major national spots. Good and it right. Find a way to say hello
even pretty good will not work whether by a card, email or phone
here. Your jingle demo reel must call after your initial contact.
turn the heads of your listeners That’s when a second jingle reel
and knock their socks off. would be handy, but again, not
There’s too much competition out absolutely necessary. You need to
find a way to get your name out drive which in all reality, most
there to whom you’ve contacted. people don’t have. If you can
You might want to consider small maintain a professional jingle
snippets from time to time that reel, with goals firmly
you can mp3 and email to these established and a concrete way to
same folks – Again just make sure catalogue your conversations, you
that whatever you are sending out will be well on your way. Please
is 1st class. feel free to contact Mr Gauger at
6115-300-5030 or
Above all else, keep at it. Those tgauger@reelmusician.com or visit
with the staying power are www.reelmusician.com.
usually those with the keep at it
About the Author:
Mr Gauger is a former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency. As a jingle singer you may have heard him on UPN, FOX TV, O'Charley's. As a writer you may hear one his songs, slotted for upcoming telecast on the CBS Soap, The Guiding Light. You may contact Mr Gauger at 615-300-5030 or tgauger@reelmusician.com or http://www.reelmusician.com
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