Well, whaddya know? It’s 2023 – and I, like many of us, am ruminating on the subject of “resolutions”. As a business owner and a creative, I’m always looking for ways to level up, grow my client base, and take …
One of my favorite parts of being a voice-over actor, and therefore a freelance worker, is the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. I often record wearing cozy, comfortable clothes and frumpy house slippers. It’s one of the perks …
The season is upon us to grapple with that yearly holiday conundrum: should I send clients, agents, and casting directors gifts? If so, how much is too much? How much is too little? What about just sending a card? What …
As the year comes to an end and my workload also starts to slow, now is a perfect time to start coming up with new goals and a game plan for 2023. I love coming up with New Year’s resolutions, …
Mindset is huge when it comes to voice-over or any other creative career. If you think you can’t do it, think you’re not good enough, or let little failures hold you back, you can really block yourself from creating the …
To thrive as a voice-over artist, you must sharpen more skills than the ones you use behind the mic. Besides taking care of your voice and perfecting your craft as an artist, you need to become proficient as a business …
One of the first things I ask a new demo student at their first script session with me is; why do you want to be a voice actor? Not only is this question a good ice-breaker, but it also has …
Fast forward to December 31, 2022. What does your voice-over business look like? Did you achieve what you wanted to this year? If the idea of moving through another twelve months gets you to an unsure picture of what you …
If you’re a voice-over talent, then you know how important it is to keep your acting, improv, and voice-over performance skills fresh through continued practice and study. Group classes and private acting coaching can be helpful no matter where you …
It can be difficult to start, well, anything really, but especially a new career in which you are investing your time, energy, and money. A career in voice-over requires faith, determination, and a host of other qualities and factors (including …
The voice acting industry has never been more accessible than it is today. Quality gear is cheaper than ever, the industry is thirsty for non-traditional, or “real” voices and, in spite of current woes, the voice-over industry is growing significantly. …
Professional Associations. Every industry has ‘em, and voice-over is no different. So, let’s talk about associations, World-Voices.org (WoVO) in particular. You may ask yourself, “Why do I need an association? Can’t I network through Facebook and LinkedIn? Why can’t I …