The Art of the Follow-up
We currently live in the age of digital connection. We check our phones daily and there are a plethora of apps and platforms available to see what is going on in the lives of the people we know (or only …
Working Wednesday: Health Wellness as a Voice-Over Actor
Being a voice-over actor and freelancer can be a roller coaster ride full of highs and lows. There may be one month where you have several bookings and an excess of incoming revenue, and other months where it feels as …
The Mental Crossover: From Part-Time Jobs to Full-Time Voice-Over Artist & Coach – “Letting Go”
I started imitating voices and songs at the age of six when I saw the movie Annie and my family discovered that I could sing a song after hearing it once. I had a gift. I just didn’t know until …
Talent Spotlight: Aimee Thibert
Aimee Thibert did her voice-over training with Such A Voice in late 2017, and since then has been active doing radio spots, character work, and building her client list. She’s also a mother AND an Air Force Veteran. What can’t she do?! Let’s …
Best Practices For Acquiring an Agent
If you feel the time is right to get your first agent, but are uncertain of where to start, this blog was written for you! Below, you’ll find some very specific information to help you get started: Do your research …
How to be Your Own Agent
One of the biggest questions I get from new actors is related to obtaining representation: “How do I get an agent or manager?” Unfortunately, there are no direct answers. Some people are lucky and meet the right people at the …
What is an Agent’s Job?
Talent agents are an integral part of many voice actors’ careers and can be an entrée to exciting, high-earning gigs. Most major national commercial campaigns, high-profile documentaries, film trailers and the like get cast through talent agencies. So, it’s important …
Talent Spotlight: Sheli Baez
Sheli Baez finished our voice-over training program earlier this year and she’s already booking radio spots, educational materials, and a super-secret animation project that is set to come out in 2019. Oh, and did we mention she’s bilingual? Let’s check …
How to Know When You’re Ready For An Agent
You know the saying, “You only get one chance to make a first impression”? Along these lines, it is important to approach agents for representation when we are truly ready and can shine. But how do we know when we’re …
Avoiding the Trap of “Needing” an Agent
One of my absolute favorite TV shows to watch, crass and immature as it may be, is “South Park.” Admittedly it may not be quite as good now as some earlier seasons, but I still find it to be …
Biters and Creepers and Lurkers and Walkers and My Throat…Oh My!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From video games to animation to anime to singing toys, your voice is your instrument and you have to take care of it. If you get a call to do a walla session (that is, recording ambient background …
Four Things You Didn’t Know About SAG-AFTRA And Audiobooks
Four Things You Didn’t Know About SAG-AFTRA And Audiobooks If you’re a member of SAG-AFTRA (heretofore referred to as “the Union”), then you might be a bit baffled at some of the loopy rules and general confusion surrounding audiobooks and …