How to Record While on the Road
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. The lifestyle of a voice over artist is fabulous. You get to be your own boss, you can grow into a niche of your choosing, and you never …
Inside the Voice Over Audition Room
When you begin your voice over journey, you are going to be discovering that there are so many ways to find work and auditions in this business. Occasionally you can book work straight through your voice over demo. Quite frequently …
Voice-Over Marketing Tip: Market Your Skills, Not Your Title
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. When you’re just getting started in the voice-over industry, we recommend that you let everyone know that you are a “professional voice-over artist.” This title means that you …
Voice-Over Success: Quality vs. Marketing
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. When you hear the name Britney Spears, chances are many things come to mind. There was her hit video in the Catholic school girl’s outfit, her outrageous kiss …
Beginner's Luck in Voice Over
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. – Shunryu Suzuki Over the years, I’ve noticed that sometimes a funny thing happens to me and other voice actors I know; it’s what …
VO Technique Tip: Mess It Up, Then Get It Right!
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. For years I trained in classical flute. Anyone who has ever played a musical instrument knows how frustrating it can be when you hear how something should be …
Say It, Don't Spray It: Preventing Wet Mouth
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Preparing for a voice-over job is a funny thing. You have to first network to get the job, utilize your voice-over technique while sounding as natural as …
Play Time and VO Performance Prep
Do you remember when you were young and you used to play? Little kids role play all the time. They seem very intent on their goals, the land of make believe is strong in their heads, and yet it’s EASY. …
Optimize Your Voice-Over Technique Practice
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Optimizing your practice time on voiceover technique has several advantages. While you want to avoid rushing through your voiceover scripts, being more efficient at how you practice will make …
Best Liquids For Your Voice… and the Worst
For those of you who have read my earlier articles, I’m sure you’ve realized that I am all about keeping your voice AND your body healthy and at optimum power. This week, we’ll be looking at the best liquids for …
Finding Your Diaphragm
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Voice-over training requires a lot of talking! If you are not used to projecting your voice for a continuous period of time, your vocal chords may …
4 Tips for Nailing a VO Audition
You may have a slick demo, an awesome website, and a few friends willing to write fake testimonials for you, but if you really want to be a successful VO artist, you need to become an audition master. Doesn’t …