What’s Your Brand?
Who are you? And by that I mean, for the people who go to your website, listen to your demos, call you in to audition, sign you into their talent rosters, pitch you to directors, or hire you to be …
Working Wednesday: Nothing to Do
These days, you may find yourself getting a little more stuck than usual. A lot of companies have slowed down production, funding has dwindled, and creative projects have been put on hold. Building a creative career comes with ups and …
Talent Spotlight: Jeremy Michael Durm
Jeremy recorded his demos with Such A Voice just over a year ago, and since then, has been on fire in the VO space as well as enjoying his life as a father and as a recording artist! Read his …
Three Tips for Understanding Audition Directions
Successful auditions are the bread and butter of the modern voice actor. While it’s true that you can book a project solely off of your demo, you’re much more likely to have to go to bat against a number of …
Why Audition Coaching is Growing in Popularity
There has never been a better or more exciting time to get into voice acting. From commercials, corporate narrations and video games, to ADR work in films and TV, there are so many opportunities for budding voice actors that it’s …
Working Wednesday: Artist-in-Residence
Peter Cameron has said of his writers’ residencies that, “One of the greatest luxuries an artist can have is a day in which nothing has to be done. No one to see, nowhere to go, just the gorgeousness of all …
Thanks For The Memories: Auditions That Stick
As you ascend the ranks of the voice-over world and find yourself auditioning for increasingly prestigious opportunities, the qualifications and skill differences between you and everyone else auditioning for the same work begins to narrow. At each new rung of …
VO Audition Basics
Aspiring actors must remember: auditions don’t judge acting ability. , they don’t define your career, and they don’t measure your potential. Auditions only answer one question: who will be trusted with the part? We all know most great actors have …
Working Wednesday: A Good Slate
In today’s rapidly changing voice-over industry, slating will always remain the way to vocally identify yourself to the casting team or whoever is going to be listening to your audition. When asked to go to a studio for an audition, …
Having Fun is Serious Business
When was the last time you had fun? In light of recent events, it may have been a while! Fun has been overlooked, downplayed as frivolous, and even been the source of guilt trips for many adults. Most of us …
Talent Spotlight: Jared McKiernan
Jared McKiernan recorded his demos back in 2017, and since then has been rocking out on the radio. Read about his journey from someone who was new to VO to becoming the “voice of the station”! What were you …
Improv Games to Help Your Voice-Over Practice
Improv is an acting technique where the actors react spontaneously to circumstances, scenarios, and each other, developing the characters and the scene as they go. Using improv in your voice-over practice will allow you to make strong choices and break …