A microphone and a website are all you need to start doing VO. Okay… that is a bit simplistic. But, all you really need other than that is software to capture and edit audio, and something to kill background noise …
With the holidays behind us, here’s a helpful morning routine I do almost every day. All you will need is 15 minutes and some source of steam (for the purpose of being water-conscious, I recommend doing these exercises while in …
So we spend a lot of time talking about warming up our voices for voice-over work, and there are literally thousands of videos dedicated to this very topic. But what about your body? Is that something to care about? How …
Drink water. We’ve heard that admonition all our lives, and for a wide variety of reasons. After all, up to 60% of your body is made up of water! But as a voice actor, staying hydrated takes on a whole …
For whatever reason, at a certain point in my life someone told me that I could get a five-foot didgeridoo on sale for fifteen bucks and I thought it was a great deal. If you’re unfamiliar with this aboriginal wind …
In 2016, I realized my need for a structured plan to achieve some of my goals. I took a class that was truly the extra accountability I needed: a small group of I believe eight people that met once per …
Who’s holding you accountable to reach your voice-over goals? And who’s keeping you honest about your approach? Giving you challenging or even counter-intuitive direction to stretch your abilities? Or informing you about changes and trends in the industry? You can …
There are many steps that go into having a successful VO career: Drive. Imagination. Confidence. But is there anything more powerful in a voice actor’s arsenal than gratitude? This Working Wednesday, we are going to discuss the importance of gratitude …
You’re behind the mic and you look up—who’s on the other side of the glass? The person touching all the faders and buttons is your engineer, and the person pressing a button telling you to put a little more vulnerability …
You’ve heard the old adage a thousand times, “Two heads are better than one.” In so many areas of life, this is a true statement, and that includes your voice-over business! As any seasoned voice actor can attest, running a …
The season of terror is upon us, and by that, of course, I mean…a new election cycle. So, when better to discuss screaming then here and now. Screaming. We do it at the television, during horror movies, and especially …
Some days, when we wake up on the wrong side of the bed or maybe eaten one too many tacos or pieces of cake the night before, we don’t feel full of rainbow-colored smiles. Then we make a cup of …