We’ve briefly touched on some of the available options out there when it comes to freelance services in previous modules, but let’s take a more indepth look at what they offer and if they might be of use to you.
Finding paid work in creative industries can be difficult and unpredictable. Not knowing where, or how to start can really slow you down and be demoralising. Thankfully over the past few years there are an increasing number of sites that allow you to offer your services to those who require them, in a safe and simple way. These freelancing hubs will often take a fee or commission, but it’s a good way of getting started, building a customer base and portfolio. Find out more about what they are and how they work here:
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By far the most popular are Fiverr, Freelancer and Peopleperhour . They all have slightly different ways of working, but it’s advisable to create a profile on as many as possible, try them out and see what works best for you. It’s not uncommon to have a presence on multiple platforms and could work to your advantage.
It’s wise to really think about what services you can offer, as it’s quite possible you can refine and diversify within your field of expertise. For example, rather than just offering your ability to perform your instrument, can you split this up into other micro services like: composition, teaching, improvisation, help with music theory, or notation, etc?
Although it can take a little while to get the ball rolling in this department, (often you’ll get sales based on past reviews, so the early stages can be tough) if you can offer a skill people need, it’s very possible to make a reasonable amount of money through freelance work and make some useful contacts on the way too.
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