Today we’re looking at the ways anxiety can embed itself in our muscles and ultimately affect vocal performance if not addressed. 2020 was no walk in the park, and if you experience more anxiety than normal, this Working Wednesday reveals …
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. …
Have you ever heard of Learning Ally? It is a platform that assists people with dyslexia, learning disorders, and the visually impaired . Volunteers record audiobooks, upload them to their platform, and the wonderful staff at Learning Ally uses the …
¿QUIERES TRABAJAR EN UNA RADIO MUSICAL? TE CONTAMOS CÓMO DEBES PRESENTARTE PARA QUE TE TENGAN EN CUENTA 1) Antes de trabajar en una radio primero debes ser oyente de la radio como medio. Es importante que consumas programas de radio …
As VO actors, we are always looking for new and creative ways to increase our clientele. Volunteering for voice-over work is a great way to accumulate work experience behind the mic or practice performing in front of an audience, while …
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 …
We all know how it feels to put out our best voice-over work and feel great about an audition…and not get the job. We’ve all been there at some point and we know the letdown, the frustration. You might start …
“Voice-over is a multi-billion dollar industry.” That little factoid gets tossed around quite a bit, but have you ever unpacked that statement? Sure, voice-over pops up all over, in sectors everyone knows like radio, television, audiobooks, and animation, and in …
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 …
Let’s talk about two of my favorite “A” words: AWESOME AGENT! How do you find one? How do you nurture an amazing relationship, once you have one? The agent universe can strike fear into the heart of the most courageous …
I often think back on my first voice-over mentor, a casting director I met at a seminar she hosted, with fondness and a bit of incredulity. Why was she so helpful? Why was she so giving of her time? …