In the voice-over world, we’re constantly moving from project to project, client to client. This often makes work exciting and interesting, a far cry from the typical 9-5 corporate gig. And yet, the ebb and flow can be frustrating, especially …
Unfortunately, it’s not all hearts and rainbows and recording sessions in the voice-over world. You will, of course, have seasons of drought. Times when projects fall through, timelines stall, and the work just isn’t coming in like you wish it …
To slate or not to slate? Indeed, my friends, that is the question. And one of the longest running debates in the voice-over world. While I’m certainly not going to answer the question once and for all in the next …
As actors, our job is to audition. You’ve likely heard this before. Focus on the audition, not on the outcome. You may have heard it before, because it’s true! Today, we’re peeking into a day in the life in my …
Today we cover a tricky topic and one that’s often a lively debate among voice actors. Text analysis – is it worth the time? I can hear it now, the grumbling and sharpening of pitchforks in defense of the value …
This week’s Working Wednesday is a hot take on cold reads. While voice-over artists may be tempted to fear the cold read or dismiss it as being simply a warm-up, hitting record and getting behind the microphone even with …
In the voice-over industry, every artist needs a strategy to deal with the quality of the audio they produce. One’s exact approach varies based on preferences, capabilities, and resources. Today, guest contributor Caroline Cole joins us to talk about her …
This week’s Working Wednesday demystifies warmups by giving you a step-by-step regimen to warm up those vocal cords and get you ready to give your best performance behind the mic. Specifically, we’ll look at… Loosening the throat with non-voiced breathing …
Spring is almost here! And the voice over artists who suffer from seasonal allergies know what that means – mouth noise. Ew, gross. If you’re looking for easy tricks to help minimize mouth noise this allergy season, today’s Working Wednesday …
Today we’re continuing to look at ways anxiety can embed itself in our muscles and ultimately affect vocal performance if not addressed. If you, like me, are attempting to start 2021 in a less stressful manner than the whole …
Today we’re looking at the ways anxiety can embed itself in our muscles and ultimately affect vocal performance if not addressed. 2020 was no walk in the park, and if you experience more anxiety than normal, this Working Wednesday reveals …
To thrive as a voice-over artist, you must sharpen more skills than the ones you use behind the mic. Besides taking care of your voice and perfecting your craft as an artist, you need to become proficient as a business …