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How To Make A Great Voiceover Demo
Creating a great voiceover demo is one of the most critical things to think about when you’re starting in the voiceover business and a necessity to get clients and agents. Your first voiceover demo is your calling card and your...
Performing A Conversational Voice Over
One of the biggest challenges that you might have to come across in front of the microphone while performing is sounding conversational. This is because we rarely get any proper training to sound comfortable while we are talking to a wall so, to sound conversational,...
Why Opting for Cheap Voiceovers May Cost You More
The statement 'you get what you pay for' certainly does hold true when you carry out a comprehensive cost and benefit analysis. But we usually tend to ignore the negative effects our transactions may have in the longer run and go for grabbing discounted goods and...
Self Promote Without Bragging
Showcasing yourself is essential for professional success and it's something that can be challenging. I've always been one who preferred to be judged based on my talents alone, but in the long run, that's not enough. It's also important to realize that your strategy...
How To Keep Your Voice Healthy
Everyone is born with a talent. For some, this is a mesmerizing voice. Putting this talent in practical use can be very tiring and hectic, especially with overuse. So it’s important to place importance on your potential money maker. So, how do you maintain your voice...
What To Do When Work Slows Down
What part of the year do I sometimes dread? February and August, as well as the week between Christmas and New Years. Both months happen to traditionally be some of the slowest months of the year for me professionally and everyone checks out mentally during the last...
Do you need a Voiceover Agent?
Do you need a Voiceover Agent? Back in the day, all I dreamt about was getting to New York and getting a high profile agent to make all my VO dreams come true. Then I figured all the work would just come flowing in and I would have officially made it. Worrying...
Five Common Myths About The Voiceover Business
There is an air of mystery and glamour about this business. As soon as you tell someone you do voiceovers, their eyes light up in amazement, and the conversation moves to, “How did you get started in that?” “Where can I hear your voice?” “Wow, that must be so...
How To Setup A Home Recording Studio On A Budget
A lot of students who come to me for training, initially don’t realize that being able to record your own audio at home is one of the most critical factors of being a Voice Actor. Unless you live in NY or LA, remote recording is pretty much the only way to get jobs....
Handling Rejection In Voice Acting
Today I had a unique experience. It was the experience of rejection. Now you’re gonna say, “Rejection is the norm for us!” And yes, you’re correct. A small form of this experience happens all the time as a “professional auditioner”. We all deal with it daily as voice...
