The Marty McFly Effect
Whoops! You’re in a directed session for a dream client and you just flubbed up the one line that matters most. One of three scenarios begins to play out. Which one do see yourself slipping into? Scenario #1 “Nice going!” …
Voice-Over Website Design
If you’re anything like me (which, as a fellow voice actor I’m guessing maybe you are), you love all things creative and expressive, and you want your website to be just that! But… hang on… there’s JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL…I …
The Myth of Work/Life Balance
I hate the term “work/life balance”. As a mother of five kids, it feels like an unachievable goal, and I always seem to fall short somewhere. Reaching that elusive balance can be one of the most challenging aspects of being …
Audition Recipe
I’m sure you’re very familiar with how this works: 80% of your voice-over career will be auditioning, auditioning, and you guessed it…more auditioning. I don’t know about you all, but I never looked forward to auditions. I was raised as …
Finding Your Voice
Once upon a time there was a little girl whose parents told her that she could be or do anything she wanted. They sang her songs with lyrics like, “When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you …
The Mother of Positivity
“Mom, it’s happening again!” my daughter shouted from the back seat of our 17-year-old Chrysler minivan. She was holding up the fabric of the roof of our vehicle, which had begun to lose its adhesiveness a few weeks prior. I …
Marketing Like A Spy
*Note: The content in this blog was collected with publicly available material and is unclassified in its entirety. Marketing. It’s something we all need as entrepreneurs. A good marketing plan requires creativity, adaptability, and strategic thinking. As a voice-over business …
Diving Deep into Script Interpretation
Voice-over is an art that combines vocal skill, emotional intelligence, and creative interpretation. While the primary goal is to deliver the script as intended by the writer, adding a unique touch can make your performance stand out. Here are some …
The Craft of Audio Drama
As voice actors, we are always looking for innovative storytelling methods and new ways to ply our craft. Commercials, video games, and animation are some mainstream avenues to broaden our voice acting portfolio, but there is another medium that is …
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 …
Mastering Energy and Projection in Voice-Over
In voice-over, words are brought to life through the power of sound, energy, and projection. Whether you’re narrating a documentary, voicing a character in an animated film, or recording a radio commercial, focusing on energy and projection is essential for …
The Anatomy and Physiology of Voice-Over
Note: To those who choose to listen to this blog over reading it, I highly suggest going back and clicking the links to learn more. The magical world of voice acting is where our performances are the heartbeat of storytelling. …