Getting Ahead by Being Present
Being in a positive frame of mind when you audition or are going into a directed session is paramount. You need to be present both physically and mentally, and when I say present, I mean a few different things. The …
How to Acquire and Audition with Voice-Over Agents
Voice-over agents are a great way to build and help supplement your voice-over career. They are there to help find you auditions for prospective jobs and offer you support. They research trends in the industry, negotiate client contracts, and act …
Talent Spotlight: Sandra Johnson
Sandra Johnson graduated from SAV’s Premier VIP program in October of 2018, and has been busy recording audiobooks ever since. Let’s check in to hear the story of her voice-over journey and find out what has led to her success! …
Announcing Our New Partnership with Learning Ally!
Such A Voice CEO Ben Werlin here! I’m thrilled to announce our new partnership with Learning Ally. Learning Ally is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating solutions for struggling learners. Their main solution is a library of human-read audiobooks (that …
Audition Breakdowns: What Are They Asking For?
Upon completion of your voice-over training and the recording of your demo, you will begin the next leg of your voice-over journey: auditioning and securing voice-over work. Whether it’s through an agent, a production house, or a pay-to-play site, …
Can Part-timers Win on P2P Sites?
So, maybe you’ve heard the intimidating stories about life on the big “Pay-to-Play” (P2P) sites like Voices.com (VDC) and Voice123.com (V123). You know, that one about Dorcas (your cousin’s friend’s neighbor) who paid the $300-$400 fee to get a premium …
Places To Find Voice-Over Work
Ultimately, most of us would love to finish our voice-over training and have a clear path to all of the opportunities that are out there. But if it were that easy, then it would be a super long line of …
The Importance of Taking Direction as a Voice Actor
In order to be a successful voice actor, we’ve got to be outstanding at a lot of different things, including script analysis, marketing, and recording. It’s a life-long journey that’s always challenging and never boring! Naturally, the ultimate goal …
Moving Towards Dialect Accuracy
Moving Towards Dialect Accuracy We all know how powerful the internet is. The amount of information that we can find on the internet is limitless (and instant). For instance, we now have instant access to examples of dialects from just …
Acting Techniques: How They Apply to Voice-Over
There’s much more involved in voice-over than having a great voice. Of course, a voice that an audience will relate to and want to hear can certainly help, but it’s called voice acting for a reason. There are a plethora …
Talent Spotlight: Andre Johnson
Such A Voice student Andre Johnson completed his training with us last spring, and since then has been busy doing commercial spots and recording TWO audiobook projects. Let’s check in and see how his VO journey is going! SAV: What …
The Art of Voice-Over Cadences
“Your cadence is your music.” – William Shatner We’ve all heard those voices around us that seem to resonate with us right away. Whether it’s a voice-over on radio or television, a motivational speaker, or someone in your …