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! …
There you are, reading over yet another audition, and you wonder to yourself, “How many takes will this take for me to actually win this job?” The answer is the same one that Paul Schmidt gave in his blog post …
Just like a football player wouldn’t walk onto the field for a game without warming up, reviewing strategies, and getting motivated, you shouldn’t go right into a voice-over audition without the right preparation. Coming from a sports background, I like …
The question comes up in coaching sessions now and again, “Should my auditions be processed, or not?” In general, auditions have at least two purposes. The primary purpose is to audition the voice talent’s performance. That’s how you perform the …
New voice actors often ask, “How many takes should I do for an audition?” and yet again the answer, as it is so often in voice-over is, “It depends.” In this post we’re going to talk about how many takes …
To slate or not to slate? Indeed, my friends, that is the question. And one of the longest running debates in the voice-over world. While I’m certainly not going to answer the question once and for all in the next …
Audiobook auditions offer an excellent opportunity to gain confidence behind the microphone and in the editing process. Plus, audiobooks are available in SO MANY GENRES, you’re bound to find something that’s both interesting to you and a good fit for …
There has never been a better or more exciting time to get into voice acting. From commercials, corporate narrations and video games, to ADR work in films and TV, there are so many opportunities for budding voice actors that it’s …
As you ascend the ranks of the voice-over world and find yourself auditioning for increasingly prestigious opportunities, the qualifications and skill differences between you and everyone else auditioning for the same work begins to narrow. At each new rung of …