Investing in Voice-Over: The Essentials (Part Two)
With a booth, a mic, an interface, and a DAW, now you can Make All The Sounds! But how, why, for whom, and how to let the world know? These are the big questions for part two of Investing in …
Overnight Success
Thousands of dollars for fifteen minutes of work! Six figures in your first year! Instant! Easy! I like to dream big and that has taken me on great adventures. I’ve had a variety of interesting jobs, trying on various roles …
Investing In Voice-Over: The Essentials
You won’t be very far into your voice-over career journey before you notice that the experienced voice-over professionals you’ve been talking to or whose videos you’ve been watching have some visible signs of the investments they’ve made in their own …
The Holiday Audition Rush
As the holiday season approaches, many businesses across all industries start to ramp up their marketing efforts – which means tons of new opportunities for voice actors! From cheerful commercials promoting holiday sales to narrations for festive holiday books, businesses …
Talent Agents Through the Years
Back in the early 1990’s, I was studying acting at Montclair State University when one of the upperclassmen got an internship at a talent agency in New York City. I remember her telling anyone who would listen what an invaluable …
Shortlisted, Positive Feedback, Nothing. Now What?
In one of my many awesome former corporate jobs, I worked as a voice-over casting director for the Armed Forces Radio Network. I saw/heard thousands of talented actors navigate this rollercoaster-y, unpredictable industry. A challenging moment occurs when you find …
Tax Filing Tips for Voice-Over Professionals
Note: this is not financial advice from the author or from Such A Voice. Please take this information as personal experience and not step-by-step instructions for what to do in your specific situation. Consult an accountant before filing your …
Marvelous vs. Meanie: A Word About Your Inner VO Self-Talk
Hey there, fabulous voice-over artists! Today, let’s dive into the fascinating world of our inner voices. Not the ones that help you nail that perfect read, or the ones that wisely critique your latest audition. We’re talking about the friendly …
Maintaining Your Crush on Voice-Over
Happy Valentine’s Day month! I’m a big believer in celebrating as much as possible, and some very interesting science supports the benefit of stopping to celebrate even the tiniest wins: it seems to create a cascade of goodies for our …
Take Your Time & Enjoy the Journey
“Man, it’s taking forever to see results!”, “When will it be my time?” Hey there, fellow voice actors! Trust me, I know the feeling of feeling like things are taking too long. Today, I want to emphasize the importance of …
Good Voice Over Habits to Keep in 2024
With 2024 now in full swing, I’m sure we all have plenty of new voice-over goals to attain – and the passion to get us there! Luckily, there’s no time limit on adding New Year’s resolutions to your list. Take …