In voice-over, creating a solid client list is important for establishing a successful and sustainable career. A well-curated client list can set you up for an ongoing stream of work and keep you connected to your clients who are hiring …
In the expanding world of voice-over, creating captivating and memorable characters is important in helping you stand out. Whether voicing characters is your main interest in voice-over or you’re looking to get better at voicing them when they come up …
Our goal as voice actors is to take the words, thoughts, and intentions of someone else’s script and make them sound like our own. Sometimes we can get lost in how we think a script should sound, instead of what …
Energy is contagious. When you speak with good energy and work to uplift the script that you’re reading, the listener can hear it and feel it. You want your voice to be the superhero that carries the brand into the …
Why is it important to avoid a monotone voice? When we speak in one tone, it doesn’t keep the audience engaged – it makes it easier for your voice to drown out in the background. It also makes it harder …
Mindset is huge when it comes to voice-over or any other creative career. If you think you can’t do it, think you’re not good enough, or let little failures hold you back, you can really block yourself from creating the …
A brand is the identity you use to present yourself and your voice to the world. It’s honing in on the unique sounds of your voice, your personality, and the way you interpret meaning in the words. It’s like your …
Voice-over has transitioned in a lot of ways over the years. One of the best ways is being able to work from home and having a home studio. The home studio is pretty industry standard at this point – clients …
Just like a football player wouldn’t walk onto the field for a game without warming up, reviewing strategies, and getting motivated, you shouldn’t go right into a voice-over audition without the right preparation. Coming from a sports background, I like …
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” – Alexander Graham Bell Whether you’re doing voice-over part-time or full-time, your journey will be more productive and efficient by setting goals, making a plan, and structuring your days. Managing and …
“I can predict the long-term outcome of your success if you show me your daily habits.” -John Maxwell When I first started in voice-over, I did it as a part-time job on the side. I had a full-time job and …
Social media is about staying connected with your online community, and can be a powerful tool in the world of voice-over in a number of ways. It’s great for getting yourself out there and letting people know what you do, …