Recently, a demo student of mine was struggling with the concept of sounding conversational in their commercial scripts. No matter how hard they tried, their delivery came off as stilted, self-conscious, and flat. Working with them on their scripts was …
Video games have expanded in size and scope over the years. Stunning visuals and immersive gameplay are now at the forefront, but there’s a crucial element often overlooked that breathes life into the digital gaming worlds – voice acting. Behind …
Are you overthinking your voice-over journey? If so, let’s hit the pause button and shift to a more straightforward method. I’ve assembled six essential principles – my “6 P’s” – that have been my reliable beacons in the world of …
I’ve been very fortunate to coach thousands of blossoming voice-over artists (from newbies to pros) for the last eight-plus years. One of my favorite things to do is what I call “hot seat” or “loveseat” coaching, during a Zoom or …
Voice-over requires more than just a good voice. From animated movies and video games to commercials and audiobooks, voice-over artists are in-demand to breathe life into various characters and narratives. One must push themselves creatively to widen their vocal range …
“Wow, that take sucked!”, “What? They won another award?!”, “Why can’t I get this right?” Have you ever said these things to yourself? This is what imposter syndrome sounds like, and it affects us all. Imposter syndrome is that nagging …
Auditioning is one of the most important and most constant parts of our day as voice actors. It’s integral to getting work, so we must take it seriously! There’s tons of auditioning advice out there that you may have already …
As a voice-over coach and actor, I’ve lost count of how often I’ve heard both clients and fellow VO artists say, with great conviction, “Oh, I just can’t do character voices at all!” I always respectfully disagree. In my experience, …
Voice-over is a versatile field that offers countless opportunities. However, you don’t have to take on the industry as a whole without direction. The key lies in leveraging what you do best. Your voice is your most potent asset, and …
For many students, after finishing the Such A Voice training and demo production program, they let out a sigh of relief, pat themselves on the back, and say to themselves, “You did it!” The study plan goes away and you …
Like any other career, voice acting comes with its peaks and valleys of work flow. Sometimes, you have days, weeks, months, even years of consistent work on a project. Other times, you haven’t had a new booking in what seems …
In the world of voice-over, talent and skill are a must, but there’s this other crucial ingredient that often flies under the radar: community support and accountability. Let’s have a friendly chat about why these are like our secret weapons …