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 …
Many of my students ask me: what’s the future of voice-acting, now that Artificial Intelligence is here? The short answer is that being human will never go out of style…but there are challenges. For those of you who don’t know …
Maintaining a Positive Relationship with Your Clients as a Voice Actor – Hannah Trusty As a voice actor, the key to long-term success isn’t just about talent—it’s also about building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with your clients. Whether you’re …
When it comes to voice-over work, cadence is an underlying element of the script that can help your delivery and connection to your listening audience. Cadence refers to the rhythm, flow, and intonation of your speech patterns. Playing with cadence …