I draw heavily on my early acting training when making my own choices as a voice over artist and coaching others. In honing my craft over the years, voice acting with intention is something that I’ve found to be the most decisive action for professional voiceover artists. Acting, character, script, … [Read more...] about Why Voice Acting with Intention is a Strong Choice
Voice Over Training
Critical Listening for Voice Actors, Directors, and Producers
Critical listening is used in many fields, and there are different definitions for rational thinkers and public speakers. For voice actors and others refers to observing, then analyzing the sound of performances to listen for and perceive the ring of truth within it. Let’s break critical listening … [Read more...] about Critical Listening for Voice Actors, Directors, and Producers
5 Keys for Powerful Voice Over Presentations
I've been getting paid (well) to tell other people’s stories for over 25 years. As a voiceover artist, I've narrated just about everything, including IMAX films, audiobooks, award show ceremonies, commercials, corporate narrations, e-learning presentations, and the list goes on and on. Over the past … [Read more...] about 5 Keys for Powerful Voice Over Presentations
Voice Over Booking Tips From Top Agents and Casting Directors
As a voiceover actor for over 25 years with a pretty high booking to audition rate, and coach, I have a pretty good idea of what agents and casting directors look for when hiring for voice over jobs. But for this post I reached out to three people who have more insight into this than I do. Between … [Read more...] about Voice Over Booking Tips From Top Agents and Casting Directors
Where to Find Free Voice Over Learning Resources
There are thousands of free voice over learning resources available on the web, and while there are a lot of misleading duds, there is also a lot of great free stuff. This is a great way to get a better idea of what voice over is all about and how to go about doing it (or how to do it … [Read more...] about Where to Find Free Voice Over Learning Resources
How to Find the Best Affordable Voice Over Training
Thinking about getting into the voice over industry? Know first that it’s very competitive. It generally takes 1-3 years before you begin to see an ROI for your investment in craft, equipment, and marketing and the average voice over actor in North America makes about $33K a year. Rising above the … [Read more...] about How to Find the Best Affordable Voice Over Training