Accepting failure as part of the process, learning from mistakes, seeing setbacks as a means to success – all these are some of the steps taken into any unknown territory, and are necessary to find what works. It sure can …
Let’s be honest: “medical narration” can sound like something you need a lab coat and a PhD to even think about. If you’re thinking it’s all long words, complex concepts, or maybe a room full of doctors in lab coats …
So you’re a voice actor, full of energy, talent, and passion, but how do you actually get people to hire you? The answer is simple…direct marketing. Direct marketing is like crashing the party, but in a polite, professional way – …
Why Discipline Beats Motivation in a Freelance Career Some days I wake up ready to ROCK: bring on the auditions, networking, and marketing. Other days, I’d rather not speak a single word. That’s the reality of both being human in …
Hey, everybody, and welcome to “Whose Job Is It Anyway?”, the industry where the lines are made up and the specs actually matter. That’s right, the specs are just like Schrodinger’s Cat; invisible if you don’t care and extremely important …
A Paint-By-Numbers World As you begin your career as a professional voice actor, it’s easy to believe the industry is a clearly defined system: genres and niches, demo reels of every variety, pay-to-play sites, agents. It all looks sorted: just …
Pay rates in voice-over…how do you feel about it? It can be a touchy subject. What should you do? It all depends on you and the research you put into this somewhat confusing world of rates. There are industry standard …
There’s a time in your voice-over career to say YES to a lot of projects in the commercial sector. For a lot of us, this happens in the first few years. “YES, I’ll do that local car dealership ad because …
When it comes to voice-over work, your voice is your instrument—and the wider your range, the more versatile and in-demand you become. Whether you’re voicing a warm and friendly commercial or a gritty video game villain, your vocal flexibility can …
Attending a voice-over conference can feel like a whirlwind—so much information it can make your head spin, so many amazing speakers, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others in the industry. But once the conference is over, it’s easy …
When the spec reads, “Conversational. Nothing slick, polished, or Announcer-y” what does that actually mean? It’s easy to assume it just means casual or relaxed, but too often, that leads to a monotone, disengaged read. Here’s the thing: conversation is …
We all know the tools you need to have a successful voice-over business: training, a home studio, demo reels, a website, a resume, social media, and sources to be in the audition loop. Most new voice-over actors are unsure where …