To Breathe or Not to Breathe
To breathe or not to breathe? That is the question – in voice-over work, that is. Our breath can make a lot of difference in what we’re recording. Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, and sometimes it may …
Five Things to Avoid When Recording
You prepare your space. You’ve cleared your schedule. You hit record, hop in the booth, and…uh oh, what’s that sound? Whether through your monitor while recording or listening back later, you’ve found an unidentified noise that means – quelle horreur! …
Sound Treating Your Home Studio
The words “Home Studio” sound pretty high level, right? Well, trust me when I tell you it doesn’t have to be. It can be as simple as a walk-in closet or a room divider or a blanket. I am a …
Sound Absorption vs Sound Proofing
I often hear voice-over talents talking about soundproofing their room or their booth, when what they’re doing is not actually soundproofing. They’re only adding materials that will help to absorb sound. You might be thinking, “Robin, isn’t that the same …
Home Studio Equipment Checklist
Voice-over has transitioned in a lot of ways over the years. One of the best ways is being able to work from home and having a home studio. The home studio is pretty industry standard at this point – clients …
Feeling Despondent Over a Stagnating VO Career?
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 …
Working Wednesday: Yes, And?
What is “Yes, and…”? “Yes, and…” thinking comes from the world of improvisational acting, usually performed in comedic sketch rehearsals or shows, which is where I originally picked it up. This style of acting is when one actor automatically accepts …
Creating A Five-Year Plan
Ah, the age-old question: Where do you want to be in 5 years? If you’re like me, the 5-year plan seems like an ever-shifting target. You’ve got a hazy idea of where you’d like to be – but things change …
The Long Road to Authenticity
“I am out with lanterns looking for myself.” – Emily Dickinson This week I had another one of those breakthrough moments with a demo student that was so exciting, I literally had to jump up and down because his vocal performance …
Inside the VO Booth: Auditions!
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! …
Self-Accountability in Voice-Over
When you’re your own boss, you make the rules. When, where, and how hard you work are entirely up to you. It’s honestly wonderful! I run my life entirely on my own schedule. But some days, my schedule looks more …
How to Befriend Sibilance
So sassy. Am I right? The nerve of sibilance, drowning out an otherwise perfect read. It can be really frustrating, I know. Been there. Done that. Got the T-shirt, “Sibilance Sucks!” from the local tourist shop. When I first started …