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 …
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 …
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 …
Disclaimer: This article and the contents herein do not constitute financial advice on behalf of Such A Voice or the author of this post. Seek the guidance of a financial professional, as everyone’s situation is unique. Hey there, fellow voice …
As the holiday season approaches, many businesses across all industries start to ramp up their marketing efforts – which means tons of new opportunities for voice actors! From cheerful commercials promoting holiday sales to narrations for festive holiday books, businesses …
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 …
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 …
Recently, a demo student of mine was struggling with the concept of sounding conversational in their commercial scripts. No matter how hard they tried, their delivery came off as stilted, self-conscious, and flat. Working with them on their scripts was …
Auditioning is one of the most important and most constant parts of our day as voice actors. It’s integral to getting work, so we must take it seriously! There’s tons of auditioning advice out there that you may have already …
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 …
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! …