If you’ve been in any live recording sessions directed by clients who aren’t necessarily voice-over professionals, then you’re likely to have received your fair share of vague or confusing feedback. But what your clients say goes – they are the …
Question: How can you tell a good voice-over performance from a not-so-good performance? Answer: Well, that’s kind of a trick question. The truth is, what we find “good” is entirely subjective and based upon our personal preference. It’s like going …
Warming up is essential to your vocal health and will improve your performance. In this video I will take you through a full warmup for voice-over including: Body Voice Articulators Resonators Breath Emotional Availability You can feel free to follow …
Those of you who know me are already aware of this (and greetings to those of you who I’ve not yet met): I describe myself as a “Sparkly Unicorn Who Runs A Think Tank.” What this means to me is …
The question comes up in coaching sessions now and again, “Should my auditions be processed, or not?” In general, auditions have at least two purposes. The primary purpose is to audition the voice talent’s performance. That’s how you perform the …
Hey y’all. I’m on the road this week but still able to work from my mobile studio and complete some projects. Today we’re talking about the one and only Audacity. I’ll share a few tips I use regularly to maximize …
Once upon a time not so long ago, I was on a call with a fellow voice-over artist and heard the phrase “punch and roll”. This was a completely new phrase to me, and I had no idea what it …
This week’s post is all about your home studio and some tips and tricks to help you get things running more smoothly and efficiently. Home studios tend to come in two configurations: Those where you edit at the mic Those …
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 …
If you’re a voice-over talent, then you know how important it is to keep your acting, improv, and voice-over performance skills fresh through continued practice and study. Group classes and private acting coaching can be helpful no matter where you …
car This month has had me thinking a lot about long-term goals and the small steps it takes to get big things accomplished. This week’s Working Wednesday is a peek into my daily life of what those small steps look …
Goal setting is like a drug. Great when prescribed correctly, dangerous if misused. That’s especially true for those of us who run our own business. And especially especially true for creatives. We tend to dream big, wild, impossible-seeming things which …