Getting There Faster with Recurring Work
Making a living as a VO actor can seem daunting in a world of one-off jobs, but recurring work from regular clients is one of the keys to getting there. The Holy Grail for a working actor – or …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Getting Your Voice Over Career Off the Ground
As much as possible, I really like to keep in contact with students who have come through the SuchAVoice.com voice over training program. I encourage students to reach out with their success stories so we can feature them in our …