I’m just learning how to become a professional voice actor – do I need to become a professional sound engineer, too?! Learning how all of this high-tech equipment and recording software works is daunting, especially when you’re early on in …
As voice-over artists, it’s easy to think of mouth noise as an enemy. A challenge to be vanquished before we deliver brilliant performances behind the microphone. But what if–stay with me–we saw mouth noise as a friend, rather than a …
To breathe or not to breathe? That is the question – in voice-over work, that is. Our breath can make a lot of difference in what we’re recording. Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, and sometimes it may …
You prepare your space. You’ve cleared your schedule. You hit record, hop in the booth, and…uh oh, what’s that sound? Whether through your monitor while recording or listening back later, you’ve found an unidentified noise that means – quelle horreur! …
The words “Home Studio” sound pretty high level, right? Well, trust me when I tell you it doesn’t have to be. It can be as simple as a walk-in closet or a room divider or a blanket. I am a …
I often hear voice-over talents talking about soundproofing their room or their booth, when what they’re doing is not actually soundproofing. They’re only adding materials that will help to absorb sound. You might be thinking, “Robin, isn’t that the same …
Voice-over has transitioned in a lot of ways over the years. One of the best ways is being able to work from home and having a home studio. The home studio is pretty industry standard at this point – clients …
It’s really easy to feel despondent over what you perceive as a stagnating voice-acting career. Believe me, I’ve been there; it can seem like you are miles from where you want to be. Plus, when ecstatic folks post their audition …
What is “Yes, and…”? “Yes, and…” thinking comes from the world of improvisational acting, usually performed in comedic sketch rehearsals or shows, which is where I originally picked it up. This style of acting is when one actor automatically accepts …
Ah, the age-old question: Where do you want to be in 5 years? If you’re like me, the 5-year plan seems like an ever-shifting target. You’ve got a hazy idea of where you’d like to be – but things change …
“I am out with lanterns looking for myself.” – Emily Dickinson This week I had another one of those breakthrough moments with a demo student that was so exciting, I literally had to jump up and down because his vocal performance …
This week I’m sharing a peek into my weekly audition routine. Collecting auditions throughout the week and knocking them out on Friday morning is my favorite way to end the week and usher in the weekend. Watch for more details! …