Comments on: Jingle singing

By: Unknown

Unknown — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:34:30 +0000

Great article! I’m currently searching for some articles about singing especially about this jingle singing ’cause I am really curious about this. This article is very informative. Thanks! Also try to check this article that I have read https://www.exploretalent.com/articles/complete-list-singing-jobs-industry/. For some info. about singing jobs Jingle Singing is not in the list. What do you think about it?

By: Music Production

Music Production — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:43:56 +0000

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By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:07:54 +0000

Hi… as to your jingle tracks needs, I would just call studios in your area and ask that question. If you know any jingle companies in your area, ask them as well.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:53:35 +0000

Judy,
I am writing my own reel, where can I get accompying music to go with it that has the capacity to have a jingle sound if needed?

If that doesn't fly, who can create a really good jingle reel for a reasonable rate (under $500)

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:32:39 +0000

You are of course correct, Don. If a singer is doing limited jingles, it may not benefit them to join a union whose initiation fee may be more than the singer earns in a year :) At some point it gets to be "which comes first, the chicken or the egg".

My thoughts are that

1. Union and business agreements should be mutually beneficial, allowing both worker and employer to thrive, not just survive.

The union can price themselves out of competition; business can pay so little that truly pro jingle singers won't exist, due to a lack of compensation to put food on the table.

2. When it comes to recurring national or regional spots, I do think that residuals should be paid. The amt paid to talent here is low compared to the amt paid to tv and radio for time.

I was abused terribly by a Memphis jingle company for which I was staff singer for 6 years. I sang many regional and national spots which paid the company handsomely, but got paid a small amt per week no matter what I did. So I moved to Nashville and joined AFTRA :)

I do like the Tennessee "right to work" status that allows both union and non-union work to exist. As a singer gets more work and better at the craft, he or she can command higher prices, such as AFTRA rates.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:02:14 +0000

Hi Cynthia… Jingle rates are a very complicated issue. If you are doing a “union” jingle (which you MUST do if you have joined AFTRA) you can go to http://www.aftra.com/contract/contract.htm
where you’ll see why I always just called my local AFTRA office to figure it out for me.

The rates are determined by such things as region of the country where the jingle will play (local, regional or national), by the length and number of the edits, by the length of time the jingle will play. A 13-week national spot could make you thousands of dollars.

If you are non-union, this $500 fee seems reasonable. Non-union work is usually negotiated with “buy-out” rates. Residuals are usually only something the union can get you.

For this reason, if you start doing a lot of jingle work, you should consider joining AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists). The website is http://www.aftra.com/contract/contract.htm

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:32:22 +0000

I have a company that wants to pay me $500 to sing a jingle. She says she wants about 4 different versions: (four versions..... 1st the top and bottom sing and then the full sing and possible a donut)
Does that amount of money sound "Fair?" It's been years since I've done a jingle but I am a trained vocalist (Bachelor of Music/ Vocal Performance) and I usually sing all of the parts (Soprano, Alto, & Tenor) on the jingle. In addition to that, I am very versatile and quick.

Also, I've recorded jingles with this company in the past and I did hear some of the jingles, repeatedly, on TV and radio. Were residuals in order?

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:45:51 +0000

HAHA… Amen, sister! That was one place a whole lot of people learned to read music… church. An unfortunate side effect of those big screens is the musical dumbing down of the congregation. Yeah, I feel better now, too.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:54:24 +0000

This is such a great blog. What an interesting post.

One thing in particular struck me: The first requirement you listed was the ability to read music.

My boyfriend and I have been church hopping, trying to find a good fit, and I tell you what: They don't use hymnals any more! They all have those big screens that project the words. You learn the tune by listening and eventually catching on.

Since so many kids probably don't learn music formally these days, I'm bothered by this. To me, church has traditionally been a key place kids can learn or practice what they know about reading music. At least they could get an idea of what a scale looks like.

So churches: Please use the hymnals every once in a while!

Thanks. I feel better now. :-)