成人快手

Meet Jon and find what it's like to be a songwriter for artists including Kylie Minogue. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

Songwriting and production is a tough gig - you've got to stick with it.
  • Jon is a songwriter, which involves connecting with artists, writing and producing songs. Recently he has been working with Kylie on songs for her upcoming album

  • From childhood Jon has had a love for music. Growing up he was always in bands or writing in his bedroom, listening to songs on the radio and trying to work out what made them work

  • His favourite part of the job is making a connection with the artist he is working with and creating a song with them

  • Jon's main advice is to get out there, attend gigs, approach people in the industry, introduce yourself to artists' managers and make connections.

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What to expect if you want to be a singer-songwriter

What will I get paid? Your income will depend on how successful you become and how much paid work you secure. Remember, a record deal doesn't necessarily guarantee success and success doesn't necessarily mean fame.Where will I work? Initially, you'll probably work a lot from home or the recording studio. You will need to travel nationally or internationally to perform.What are the working hours like? You'll choose your writing hours. Gigs are normally at night and can end very late. On tour, there will be a lot of early mornings and travel.

What qualifications do you need to be singer-songwriter?

What qualifications do I need? None in particular 鈥 passion, experience and dedication is more important, although musical knowledge and performance skills could be beneficial.

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