Good Voice Over Habits to Keep in 2024
With 2024 now in full swing, I’m sure we all have plenty of new voice-over goals to attain – and the passion to get us there! Luckily, there’s no time limit on adding New Year’s resolutions to your list. Take …
Setting Voice-Over Goals for the New Year
As we embark on a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our achievements, reassess our priorities, and set new goals. For voice-over artists, this is an exciting opportunity to refine your craft, expand your horizons, and take …
Dream Big Into Action: Your 2024 VO Roadmap
Welcome to sparkly new 2024! If you’re reading this, you’re either well into your journey as a voice-over artist, or are considering making that leap. Either way, I wanted to start us off this year with a few nuggets to …
Voice Acting in the Age of AI
One of the most controversial topics of conversation right now in the voice-over industry is the use of Artificial Intelligence, or AI. For those of you who don’t know, AI is the automating of our voices into synthetic, human-sounding programs …
Reflecting on 2023
Happy New Year, voice actors! I hope you’ve all celebrated well, rested often, and are ready to jump back into the booth. I’m likely as excited as you are for all the opportunities 2024 will bring. Before I dive into …
You Are Better Than You Think
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 …
The Art and Craft of Voice Acting in Video Games
Video games have expanded in size and scope over the years. Stunning visuals and immersive gameplay are now at the forefront, but there’s a crucial element often overlooked that breathes life into the digital gaming worlds – voice acting. Behind …
The 6 P’s of Power
Are you overthinking your voice-over journey? If so, let’s hit the pause button and shift to a more straightforward method. I’ve assembled six essential principles – my “6 P’s” – that have been my reliable beacons in the world of …
Mistakes as Fertilizer: VO Mindset Gems
I’ve been very fortunate to coach thousands of blossoming voice-over artists (from newbies to pros) for the last eight-plus years. One of my favorite things to do is what I call “hot seat” or “loveseat” coaching, during a Zoom or …
Expanding Your Voice-Over Range
Voice-over requires more than just a good voice. From animated movies and video games to commercials and audiobooks, voice-over artists are in-demand to breathe life into various characters and narratives. One must push themselves creatively to widen their vocal range …
Imposter Syndrome as a Voice-Over Artist
“Wow, that take sucked!”, “What? They won another award?!”, “Why can’t I get this right?” Have you ever said these things to yourself? This is what imposter syndrome sounds like, and it affects us all. Imposter syndrome is that nagging …
Best Audition Practices for Outside the Booth
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 …