It’s not news to say that the audiobook industry is booming. Even before COVID-19, audiobooks experienced steady and predictable growth. In fact, “…the market size of the Audiobook Publishing industry in the US has grown 10.6% per year on average …
This week we’re looking at one of my favorite ways to work smarter and not harder as a voice-over artist: maximizing your natural voice. In today’s video we explore three strategies to help you do this: Listen to yourself Research …
One of the best things about working for yourself is that you get to treat yourself as much as you want. But usually, we’re such taskmasters that we forget we need, nay DESERVE, treats. The truth is, we’re just like …
Not that I’m the final authority on this – this post is as much for me as it is for anyone else who reads it – but I have spent my fair share of hours searching for balance: finding it, …
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, one of my favorite mantras as a voice-over actor and coach: A bad vocal impression is still a good character voice. As voice-over artists, we’re not impressionists, we’re actors. It’s helpful …
If you’ve been in any live recording sessions directed by clients who aren’t necessarily voice-over professionals, then you’re likely to have received your fair share of vague or confusing feedback. But what your clients say goes – they are the …
Hey y’all. I’m on the road this week but still able to work from my mobile studio and complete some projects. Today we’re talking about the one and only Audacity. I’ll share a few tips I use regularly to maximize …
Once upon a time not so long ago, I was on a call with a fellow voice-over artist and heard the phrase “punch and roll”. This was a completely new phrase to me, and I had no idea what it …
car This month has had me thinking a lot about long-term goals and the small steps it takes to get big things accomplished. This week’s Working Wednesday is a peek into my daily life of what those small steps look …
Goal setting is like a drug. Great when prescribed correctly, dangerous if misused. That’s especially true for those of us who run our own business. And especially especially true for creatives. We tend to dream big, wild, impossible-seeming things which …
Spring allergies may be winding down, but unfortunately, the battle with mouth noise isn’t a seasonal one. It may be easier when you’re not having to compete with Mother Nature, but taking care of yourself as a voice-over artist is …
Welcome back to another Working Wednesday! This week we’re working on posture and breathing that can support you throughout those long recording sessions. It starts from the ground up! Begin with supportive shoes Don’t lock the knees Relax the hips …