Years ago, I was in a recording studio in Los Angeles for my very first voice-over booking. It was all so new and overwhelming – rooms with no outside windows…padded walls displaying framed gold records…and a fancy mixing board with …
Do you hate lead-in lines? If so, you’re not alone. In the 11-plus years I’ve been coaching and producing demos for Such A Voice, I’ve never once run into a student who likes them. In fact, asking folks to do …
A while back, a friend and I went to the horse races. He was an expert and knew every horse, their lineage, and their winning history. I, on the other hand, knew nothing about horse racing, but went to see …
One of the first things I ask a new demo student at their first script session with me is; why do you want to be a voice actor? Not only is this question a good ice-breaker, but it also has …
Have you ever known someone who seems to just play through life? Their attitude is always light; they’re frequently laughing and smiling. They’re nonchalant, easy to be around, and external events rarely knock them off balance. It can be baffling …
So you are not booking many voice-over jobs, and possibly questioning your talents. Before you throw in the towel and decide you suck, consider the amount of time and training you’ve put in and if you need more. Most importantly …
In a commercial promoting her online Masterclass on acting, Helen Mirren casually walked on set, camera following her as she made her way to a chair and sat down, she then exclaimed, “That is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.” …
What makes a truly great performance? There are many elements, but I believe bringing our truth to the script is most important. Believability is paramount to the listener – but sometimes our body holds us back from telling the truth. …
A while back, I decided to go on a quest to discover what the secret is to a great performance. I wanted to know the one element that elevates us from all the other actors and voice actors – that …
There has never been a better or more exciting time to get into voice acting. From commercials, corporate narrations and video games, to ADR work in films and TV, there are so many opportunities for budding voice actors that it’s …
When was the last time you had fun? In light of recent events, it may have been a while! Fun has been overlooked, downplayed as frivolous, and even been the source of guilt trips for many adults. Most of us …
In order to be a successful voice actor, we’ve got to be outstanding at a lot of different things, including script analysis, marketing, and recording. It’s a life-long journey that’s always challenging and never boring! Naturally, the ultimate goal …