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CONTENTS

- Radio broadcasting job description
- How to write a broadcast script for radio
- Hiring a music manager
- Music community how to create one
- Advice for upcoming music
- Prospect for growth in broadcast journalism
- 6 ways to cultivate expressive tone
- Do musicians need a talent manager or not
- Scope of pod casting journalism
- Usefulness of Auditions

FOCUS-RADIO BROADCASTING

Radio Broadcasting Job Description

A radio announcer works in a radio station or network.
Radio broadcasting is a part of the broadcast industry and is comprised of numerous radio stations and networks across the country and abroad. According to the official Bureau of Labor Statistics, radio broadcasting stations and networks offer listeners a mixture of programs, including national and local news, music, radio talk shows, advertisements and other types of entertainment.

Job Positions

There are several types of jobs available in radio broadcasting, including announcers and program directors. Announcers, also referred to as disc jockeys, play music on the radio station, interview guests, comment on a range of topics and make announcements during commercial breaks. Program directors determine the on-air programming. They decide what type of music is played on the radio and supervise on-air employees.

Education

A degree in radio broadcasting may not be. needed, depending on the position desired and experience, it is easier to gain employment or seek promotions within radio broadcasting with a degree and some previous work experience, such as an internship. Some majors that lead to a career in radio broadcasting include Radio, Television and Film, communication, broadcasting and journalism.

Work Environment

Workers in radio broadcasting usually work irregular hours, including early mornings or late nights. Some of the job responsibilities industry include producing shows, playing music, reporting traffic accidents and conditions and providing weather reports.

Salary

The salary for employees in radio broadcasting depends on the job position, radio announcers earn about N70 000 as of May 2008. Wages vary by location and size of the radio station or network.

How to Write Broadcast Scripts For Radio
How to Write Broadcast Scripts. Broadcast scripts
are meant to be heard and should be easy to read.
As a writer, it is your duty to make your script
friendly to both the listening audience and the
people reading the script out loud. Follow these
basic guidelines for writing a broadcast script.
Instructions (1)The writing should be casual and
conversational. Broadcast writing is aimed toward
the listener. (2) Create an outline, listing the
highlights and main points of the story. (3) Write the
introduction. This should introduce the story to the
listener in an entertaining way, to "hook" them into
listening to the rest of the story. (4) Write the body.
Include all necessary facts and figures and touch on
all highlights. Broadcast stories are typically 100 to
300 words, based on the amount of time dedicated
to the story. 100 words equates to approximately 30
seconds of air time. (5.) Write a conclusion. This will
wrap up the story in a clear manner. (6.) Format your
script in accordance with basic broadcast script
guidelines which are available online or at the
library. (7.) Edit the script for grammatical and factual
errors. Present to a copy-editor that can find
mistakes you overlooked.

QUESTION:
Hi I'm a small time wedding singer with prospects of becoming a main stream rapper like MI or ice prince however my team and I always dread rehearsals and meetings because we fight a lot, lots of disagreement, lots of finger pointing, lots of setback and at the end we achieve nothing is it possible to be successful in music without rehearsals or should we hire professionals our handling?

Hiring a professional or a conductor or whatever is a good play however its very expensive and being a small time singer it may hurt your finances, your problems are normal, its a lot easier when you play in conductor-led ensembles,
but when working in small groups you are required to make shared
decisions about what and how you play.
Decision-making comes to a head during rehearsals,
so, in this post, I offer tips to deal with 4 common
rehearsal challenges that collaborating
Musical artistes face.
1. Conflicting Interpretations
It’s normal for musicians to have differing views
about tempo, lyrics and so on. Here are
avenues to tap your differences and fuel creativity in
the process:
Experiment before criticizing. When a group member
proposes an interpretive idea that you deem
unsuitable, try it before commenting.
Use conditional language. Say things like, “What if we
tried it this way?” or “How would it sound if…?” Avoid being an agbaya(bossy) and annoying,
compromise, Balance your opinions to achieve
consensus, contributing and compromising along the
way. But when a solo part has the lead, defer to the
soloist’s choice " I no go gree I no go gree na so accident take dey happen" be careful
2. Consistent Professionalism
Professionalism forms the foundation of an ensemble’s culture, and the following habits will help you
maintain healthy cultures:
Agree to be punctual, prepared, courteous and
honest. Abide by high standards, and apologize if you
miss the mark.
Use “I” statements to communicate
disappointment. If a colleague lets you down, in place
of accusing, say something like, “I feel frustrated
when we can’t begin on time.”
Set up meetings to resolve problems.
3. Repertoire Agreement
What music will you program for a concert? Which
Songs will you rehearse first? Those and other
questions resolve more easily when we live by
guidelines such as these:
Choose multipurpose, accessible
repertoire. Select songs that excite you, support your
group’s goals, and you can learn in a reasonable
amount of time.
Take time to decide. When agreement on a title isn’t
immediate, postpone deciding, revisit the music
again, and come to a consensus about whether to
perform it.
Breathe life into your performance. Give yourself
over to a piece that your colleagues prefer,
regardless of whether it ideally matches your
aesthetic.
4. Handling Criticism
Critical give and take is essential to collaborative
work, and learning to handle criticism is central to
our profession:
Adopt a cooperative approach to listening and
communicating. When you receive critiques, absorb
them objectively without taking things personally.
Use non-accusing words. When sharing your
thoughts, rely on conditional language instead of
pointing fingers
Admit when you mess up. Take responsibility so that
you promote honesty and creativity.

QUESTION:

What is a music community and how can you create one?

It’s not easy to succeed in the music world, and
musicians can sometimes compete with rather than
support each other.
Still, you are all part of the same artistic community,
and when you all stop being overly competitive and start
helping, then the industry can become a community
Here are 6 quick ideas to help each other succeed.
1. Mentor
Consider mentoring younger musicians – you’ll not
only support their goals but also learn things in the
process.
2. Share Information
If you performed at a venue that would suit other
musicians you know, tell them about it. Similarly,
share contact info for good recording studios and
other resources.
3. Exude Positivity
When you rehearse together, zero in on
shortcomings, but help your colleagues excel by
saying positive things like, “I enjoy the energy in your
playing” or “I’m inspired by your rich sound.”
4. Attend Concerts
Listen to fellow performers’ concerts and
acknowledge their efforts.
5. Support Colleagues’ Projects
When you can, contribute to colleagues’ activities –
musically, financially, logistically or otherwise.
6. Be a Resource
Aim to be a person that other musicians value both
as an artist and a supporter of the arts.
The Musician’s Way provides far-reaching guidelines
to help you advance as a solo and collaborative
performer.

QUESTION:
what message do you have for us upcoming musicians when pertaining to the issue of branding

The
Musician's Way
“It’s not just how good
you are. It’s how
intriguing you are.”
All musicians work hard to maintain and
improve our skills.
Too often, though, young musicians devote years to
“getting better” without concurrently growing their
distinctiveness, and then they struggle to attract
audiences and bookings.
Here are 7 ways aspiring performers can unleash
their distinctiveness and embark on paths to
becoming intriguing artists.

1. Perform New Music

When we incorporate today’s music into our repertoire, we gain relevance among diverse music
and art lovers. So let’s seek opportunities
to collaborate with composers, do arrangements,
present premieres, and maybe even write our own
music. Let’s each of us amass repertoires that reflect
who we are, where we come from, and what we care
about.

2. Design Alluring Programs

Few things generate more interest among music
lovers than alluring concert programs. We might
construct programs around concepts we find
compelling, offer well-known music with new pieces
mixed in, and so forth. In that way, over time, we
assemble portfolios of programs that communicate
our artistic personalities.

3. Interact with Audiences & Fans

Audiences crave interactions with performers.
We deepen our relationships with people when
we share well-crafted words from the stage, publish
newsletters and blogs, communicate on social media,
and grow our online reputations.

4. Connect with Communities

If we expect audiences to be interested in our work, it
helps if we understand our audiences. To that end,
we can bring performances, music education, and a
supportive attitude to diverse people. What’s more,
community organizations are usually eager to work
with us.

5. Collaborate

We can experiment with innovative musical
partnerships as well as collaborations
across disciplines such as with filmmakers
or choreographers.

6. Study

The world of music is endlessly fascinating, and it’s
our responsibility as music leaders to embrace
lifelong learning. Among other things, we should
read about innovative musicians, both past and
present, local and far-flung; we should listen to
recordings, hear live concerts, and be students
of creativity.

7. Take Risks

Playing it safe is a recipe for stagnation. When
Musicians exit their comfort zones, we broaden our creative
powers in countless ways. Our insight deepens, our
art follows suit, and then we and our music become
ever more intriguing.
The Musician’s Way has helped musicians worldwide
become authentic performing artists, and it’s now on

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Career In Radio Presenting[\b]

QUESTION:
good morning koboheights, when considering a career it is important to research the area of growth so when considering a career in broadcast journalism I would like to know please what prospects of growth exists in this industry

Like every occupation there's is prospect for growth even in the broadcast industry,
Once in post, with enough of these you may achieve progress during office reviews

[b]Experience
Nothing beats the on hands experience of broadcast journalism this include research and interpersonal relations

skills
Broadcast journalist skills include:
- Creative writing
- Research
- Communication skills etc

In time your career progression could involve
moving to a larger/more commercial station e.g: beat fm 999 or cool fm 969,you could also progress to a programme with a
wider audience e.g: radio chart shows or magazine or game show, or from a local to a regional or
national service e.g: from raypower to Voice of Nigeria(VON). You might even move into TV or
combine working in both media. Alternatively, you
could choose to move into programme production or
into a management role or even be a "ben murray bruce" one day.
So the answer to your question yes there's room for elevation in the broadcast journalism industry

Question: i've heard a lot of times that the quality of your tone will probably have a more immediate impact on listeners than any other feature of your execution the question however is how do i achieve this?

6 Ways to Cultivate Expressive Tone

Performers know the power of tone quality. Sweet tones can charm, almost like magic, and harsh sounds quickly put people on edge.

Nonetheless, many students don’t pay close attention to tone production nor the emotional language of tone color, so here are six tips for building mastery.

Understand Tone Production

Be sure that you grasp the inner workings of tone production with your instrument or voice and that you can readily alter your sound by significant amounts. If not, consult a teacher for guidance.

Vary Tone in Scale Practice

Refine your tone-producing skills by employing tone color variations in your scale practice, experimenting across registers and keys.

Explore the Expressive Grammar of Tone

In your repertoire practice, use tone colors to enhance expressive gestures, going beyond your habitual patterns. Compare, for instance, how passages comes across when you make your tone bright versus dark. Here’s an illustration of how brighter tone enhances echoing passages


Attune Your Listening


Bring fresh attention to the density, color and shape of your sound in each phrase you play or sing, opening new avenues for creative expression. Also listen to recordings of master artists and scrutinize how they use tone color.


Perform for Colleagues


As you expand your tone-color vocabulary, do practice performances for colleagues and request their feedback.

Record Yourself


Good-quality digital recorders will enable you evaluate your work objectively and make your practice optimally productive.

QUESTION:

Good evening,please i would like to know what's all the hype about having a talent manager? From all i've heard they tend to be very exploitative and whatever they do i feel a real enterprising upcoming musician like me can do without stress so what good reason is there to have a talent manager?

Ah ah bros cool down na lol, i'll make this brief do music producers, artists, and bands need
managers to succeed in music? Maybe, maybe
not. It depends on where you are currently in
your career. This question will come up sooner or
later regardless of where you are.
Before signing any contracts here are a few
things to consider.
1. “Making money” is not a satisfactory answer
when considering what you want from your music
career. There are lots of ways to make money…
how do you want to make money? That can help
you determine what kind of manager you need,
or if you need one at this point in your career.
2. A manager isn’t someone who takes a nobody
and turns him or her into a somebody.
3. Can you afford a manager?
When you take these questions into consideration not only will you know what you need and when you need it but it will also help you set goals and give you foresight. As for doing the managers work yourself, well it may be a good idea however when you get too large, you just need to put your career in the hands of a good talent manager and not a rip-off agency like many of our unfortunate artistes do, don't worry you'll be fine it all depends on timing and dedication, cheers.

QUESTION:
good afternoon, i'm having a hard time finding a job as a broadcast journalist so i've decided to take up podcasting how beneficial is this decision and can you provide me with a scope of podcasting in general?

You made the right decision, in any occupation one ventures into it's always important to stay active and never idle and you're stepping in the right direction as podcasting is on it's way of becoming the new blogging and it's good to be ahead in a trend
Working as a Podcaster
When you think about radio, one
never takes into account the online
world that we now live in and the
prevalence of broadcasting
opportunities that we can find on the
internet.
Online radio and internet radio
stations are popping up all over the
world and the wonderful thing about
these is that everything is done and
can be done online. Each radio
broadcast and live streaming radio
session is handled independently
most of the time, which is great news
if you are looking for radio jobs online.
You can even start your own work-at-
home online radio show and create
podcasts everyday on your own.
For an internet radio station, you
don’t have to necessarily have a full
production team and crew like at a
local radio station. You have the
chance to be your own sound
engineer, DJ, producer, station
manager, script writer and
advertising executive in one. With
your own radio show you can talk
about whatever you like and play
whatever kind of music you like. Your
live streaming radio can be a huge
success with very little capital to start
it off. You will soon find that a course
in marketing and advertising will be
helpful as well as voice over course.
Online radio jobs are ones that you
generally make yourself, but now and
again, you may find online radio
stations looking for voice over artists
for various radio commercials that
they want to produce for clients.
Sometimes they will even look for a
great station manager to handle all of
the admin, finances and corporate
side of things. With podcasts taking
the world by storm and giving
ordinary people a voice, you can now
be involved in online radio and find
radio jobs online without any formal
degree most of the time.Most of the
radio jobs online will be freelance
positions. Take note, if the Internet’s
your thing then consider blog writing
jobs as a way gain a presence online.
Get in good with a blog owner and
then offer to add a podcast or radio
channel!
Podcasts are syndicated downloads
meaning that instead of having live
streaming radio online, you can
download the radio show or online
radio clip, interview or announcement
that you are interested in hearing.
The podcasts enable listeners to
subscribe and the content will be
automatically downloaded for them
each time, which means that your
radio jobs online just got a whole lot
easier.
Starting your own internet radio
station is much easier as you can
attract regular listeners for your radio
show or radio broadcast.
Any radio broadcast that you create
for online purposes can also be
shared through the many video and
audio file sharing websites. This will
help to give you a much larger
database of listeners and thus attract
more and more people to advertise
on your internet radio station. The
radio jobs online are endless and you
can set your own rates and salaries as
you see fit running your own radio
shows and podcasts over the
internet.

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Benefiting from Auditions
and Competitions


“You can control your performance but
not the result of an audition or a
competition.”

Whenever you audition or compete, you offer yourself up for criticism.
That criticism may be overt, as when
judges provide comments, or it may be
implied, as when a performer is passed
over for a prize or a seat in an orchestra.
If the thought of getting critiqued or not winning a position 'no dey sweet your body',then your qualms about criticism and rejection will probably undermine your ability to perform as well as your
willingness to take artistic risks.
To make the most of auditions and
competitions, you have to welcome being
judged and, in the process, embrace
opportunities to grow.

Accepting Results
Inevitably, when capable performers vie
for the same prize combines with the subjective nature of
evaluation to cook up a stew of
unpredictability.
Sometimes it’s obvious who deserves to win; other times judges agonize to select a winner from a pool of comparable finalists.
One of the keys to excelling at auditions and contests is to pledge to accept the results, regardless of whether you think they’re apt or odd.
Another key is to approach an event with a broad-based career plan, a growth mindset, and a solid sense of self so that the stakes don’t assume inflated importance.

Focusing on Growth
In a nutshell, you can control your
performance but not the result of an
audition or a competition.
Sure, winning is nice. But if you prepare thoroughly and perform as well as you can, you have succeeded, even if no prize comes your way.
Similarly, if you underperform because
some feature of your preparation was
inadequate, you also benefit because
competing teaches you things that you
weren’t able to learn otherwise. You can then upgrade your practice habits and your performance skills in response.
Either way, your participation fuels your growth.
So, although not all competitors can win
prizes, all can learn valuable lessons from
the experience of competing, provided
that they choose suitable contests and
participate as part of a broader artistic
and professional development plan.
See The Musician’s Way for detailed
guidelines to practice, perform, and
audition successfully.