As voice-over artists, we have the incredible power to breathe life into words, creating vivid auditory experiences for audiences. Within the exciting world of voice-over, a realm of narration extends beyond mere words, enriching the world of those who cannot …
As someone who craves adventure and loves exploring new places, I understand the burning desire to travel while maintaining a voice-over business. While voice-over artists may have a few extra pieces of the puzzle compared to other freelancers, it’s not …
April 15 has come and gone. Take a deep breath – you did it! You filed your taxes, paid Uncle Sam, and are free for another 12 months to go along your merry freelance way. Or…instead of shoving the frustration …
While often used interchangeably, there is a difference between a voice-over talent and a voice actor. It’s sort of like, “a square is always a rectangle but a rectangle isn’t always a square” – a voice actor is always a …
Without a doubt, there’s nothing better for a voice-over career than honing your cold reading skills. Why? Because the mastery of this one skill will allow you to submit auditions more quickly, book more work, and ultimately get paid more …
Well, whaddya know? It’s 2023 – and I, like many of us, am ruminating on the subject of “resolutions”. As a business owner and a creative, I’m always looking for ways to level up, grow my client base, and take …
2022 is coming to a close, whether it feels like it’s been 12 months, 12 days, or 12 years…another December is upon us. And instead of looking back at all the things we DIDN’T get finished this year, today Caroline …
When you think of voice-over your first thought may be the voices overlaying commercials, maybe you think about cartoons you watched as a kid, or maybe you’re enjoying the voice on the current audiobook you’re listening to. But there’s much …
Creatives are constantly battling burnout. We’re in a world that lets us make a living as an artist…but the capitalist system by its very nature will try to bleed us dry. UNLESS, we take active steps to set boundaries, enjoy …
As voice-over artists, it’s easy to think of mouth noise as an enemy. A challenge to be vanquished before we deliver brilliant performances behind the microphone. But what if–stay with me–we saw mouth noise as a friend, rather than a …
You prepare your space. You’ve cleared your schedule. You hit record, hop in the booth, and…uh oh, what’s that sound? Whether through your monitor while recording or listening back later, you’ve found an unidentified noise that means – quelle horreur! …
Ah, the age-old question: Where do you want to be in 5 years? If you’re like me, the 5-year plan seems like an ever-shifting target. You’ve got a hazy idea of where you’d like to be – but things change …