Warm Up to the Cold Read
At the conclusion of a recent recording session I received one the best compliments you can get from the producer. He said, “I KNOW this stuff and wrote the script and I wasn’t able to communicate it like that to …
Are You an Over-Reactor? – Expressing emotion with VO
When I was a kid, my mom would say to me, “Why do you always overreact to everything?” I couldn’t understand what she was talking about, and to be honest it made me mad. I would walk around frustrated, trying …
Inside the Voice Over Audition Room
When you begin your voice over journey, you are going to be discovering that there are so many ways to find work and auditions in this business. Occasionally you can book work straight through your voice over demo. Quite frequently …
Beginner's Luck in Voice Over
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. – Shunryu Suzuki Over the years, I’ve noticed that sometimes a funny thing happens to me and other voice actors I know; it’s what …
VO Technique Tip: Mess It Up, Then Get It Right!
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. For years I trained in classical flute. Anyone who has ever played a musical instrument knows how frustrating it can be when you hear how something should be …
Say It, Don't Spray It: Preventing Wet Mouth
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Preparing for a voice-over job is a funny thing. You have to first network to get the job, utilize your voice-over technique while sounding as natural as …
Play Time and VO Performance Prep
Do you remember when you were young and you used to play? Little kids role play all the time. They seem very intent on their goals, the land of make believe is strong in their heads, and yet it’s EASY. …
Optimize Your Voice-Over Technique Practice
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Optimizing your practice time on voiceover technique has several advantages. While you want to avoid rushing through your voiceover scripts, being more efficient at how you practice will make …
Best Liquids For Your Voice… and the Worst
For those of you who have read my earlier articles, I’m sure you’ve realized that I am all about keeping your voice AND your body healthy and at optimum power. This week, we’ll be looking at the best liquids for …
Finding Your Diaphragm
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Voice-over training requires a lot of talking! If you are not used to projecting your voice for a continuous period of time, your vocal chords may …
Feature: Ra Palacio's Unique Path to VO
This is the story of my student, Ra Palacio, and his journey into the world of voice over. Ra recently booked an awesome voice gig for The Beast, a brand new 500 horsepower supercar created by Italian automaker Rezvani: Ra …
4 Tips for Nailing a VO Audition
You may have a slick demo, an awesome website, and a few friends willing to write fake testimonials for you, but if you really want to be a successful VO artist, you need to become an audition master. Doesn’t …