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Whether you want to connect with your family, a community or hundreds of thousands of followers, Jam gives you a unique way to communicate through full-length shows or shorts (less than 5 minutes).
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FAQs
Audio is a more intimate and authentic way to connect with your audience. Even platforms like Instagram are forecasting that “mixed media will rule content creation in 2023,” so the best time to start is now!
Through the Discover section of the app.
Yes, you can sign up with the app!
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Length
1½ - 3 minutes is the sweet spot. 3 minutes max.
Tone
The best formats sound familiar, friendly, and conversational… as if you’re talking 1:1 to a friend on the phone, or leaving a voicemail. Try to avoid sounding scripted. (A tip here: it’s fine to write what you want to say, but then try setting the script aside and just paraphrase as you record.)
This blog post (with accompanying audio, of course!) has some great tips on sounding natural.
And this post talks about how to use a script without sounding like you're reading.
Equipment
Equipment: honestly most mobiles have great microphones that work fine; feel free to use something more fancy if you want to! On an iPhone, use the Voice Recorder app. Other voice recorder apps will work well, too.
A few last tips
When you record, try to keep the microphone close… if you’re using your phone, hold it against your ear as you would normally on a phone call (this avoids popping noises). NPR has a great guide to help their contributors use a phone for audio.
Don't preamble: consistent feedback we hear from listeners is that they'd like Jammers to get straight to the point. If you want to refer to a website or remind folks of credentials, save them for the end.
We don't recommend music unless it's key to the Jam. Listeners want to hear from you!
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