Taking Advantage of Local Resources
As we come to the end of the twenty-teens, it’s hard to believe another decade has passed. Where did the time go? The world is only getting busier and more digitized, which has its fair share of good and bad. …
The Secret Source for Practice Dialogue for Video Games
When I was a kid in the ‘70s, when people thought of making money with your voice, they thought of two things: radio DJs and Mel Blanc. Radio announcers were smooth and booming, and we knew the voices for cartoons …
Seasons Greetings: When and How to Send Clients Glad Tidings
The holidays are upon us, and I wanted to take a couple of moments to discuss a few ideas to spread cheer to your clients, without coming off cheesier than a Hallmark holiday movie marathon… The thought ALWAYS counts Reach …
Community: Why Freelancers NEED It
As a freelance boss in the digital age, it’s likely you’re on your own a lot. I know I spend hours behind the microphone in a soundproof booth and sip through numerous lattes on my lonesome while creating content and …
Surviving the Winter: Feast and Famine in your Voice-over Career
If you’ve been in the voice-over business for a decent amount of time, this may be a familiar scenario: May was a great month, exceeding last year’s monthly income by 9%. June? Well, June blew your mind, with a 32% …
Working Wednesday: Book First, Snack Later!
It’s beginning to sound a lot like…mouth noise? Oh curse you, holiday temptations! From delicious Turkey Day leftovers to homemade treats designed to sweeten the season, what could this mean for your recording sessions around the holidays? Let’s talk turkey!…and …
Be Engaging, Have Fun, & Be There
When I was young, my mom taught me how to be engaging and to draw others to come out and play with me. She would challenge me to have fun by myself until someone came to join me. I was …
Talent Spotlight: Rob Hegner
Rob Hegner completed his coaching with Such A Voice in November of 2018 – let’s check in with him a year in and see how his voice-over career has progressed! What were you up to before you got into voice-over? …
Confidence (in Confidence)
Let me tell you, in confidence, that my secret to confidence… is confidence. Did you just roll your eyes? Go ahead! I know, I know – it sounds like an abstruse fortune cookie, but wordplay aside, as a simple …
A Moving Target: Pursuing Diversity in a Creative Career
As artists, creative humans, and business owners, we’re always threading the needle of things that are both fulfilling and financially profitable. In my opinion, embarking upon a creative career at all is an immense act of faith. Faith that humanity …
Filling Your Booth with Thanks
There are many steps that go into having a successful VO career: Drive. Imagination. Confidence. But is there anything more powerful in a voice actor’s arsenal than gratitude? This Working Wednesday, we are going to discuss the importance of gratitude …
Your A2 and You
You’re behind the mic and you look up—who’s on the other side of the glass? The person touching all the faders and buttons is your engineer, and the person pressing a button telling you to put a little more vulnerability …