Nicki Burke goes over a very important and less talked about voice over topic – self directing. Nicki shares her personal and invaluable tips that she’s learned in her decade and a half of experience in the voice over world. More from Nicki: https://nickiburke.com/ More from Voices: https://www.voices.com/blog/isdn-and-source-connect-explained-for-voice-actors/
What does voice over and slack lining have in common? Let Bertrand Ruffieux tell you all about it. Bertrand explores the importance of connecting with oneself, pacing, and editing in this episode of Voice Over Experts. You won’t want to miss it! Contact Bertrand: INFO@BERTRANDRUFFIEUX.COM More from Voices:https://www.voices.com/blog/how-do-you-get-into-character/https://www.voices.com/blog/shotgun-microphones/
Join this month’s amazing coach Luis Garcia as he walks us through everything the pros do in the booth to make sure their audio quality is top notch. Not sure what equipment you need? Not sure how to get your audio to match the pros? Well Luis Garcia’s got you covered and he will give […]
Strap in for a wild and educational ride with this month’s coach Jordan Hunter Jones. In this episode, Jordan takes us through managing our nerves to deliver competitive and believable reads. He delivers the goods in both an educational, fun, and demonstrative way. This is an episode that you will not want to miss! More […]
Join trained voice artist, actor, and singer Sarah Troyer as she brings us through letters A to G of how to approach your scripts effectively. From A (Audience) to G (Gamble) Sarah walks us through a journey of how you can improve your voice over reads. Sarah brings her broad spectrum of experience and expertise […]
Join veteran voice over coach David Goldberg from Edge Studio on this month’s Voice Over Experts. David dives deep into his 30 plus years of experience in the voice over industry and gives us a behind the scenes look into what clients do when casting a voice talent. Have you ever wondered who might be […]
Getting out of your own way can be hard! Thankfully, this month we have Megan Fahlenbock to help us. Drawing from her experience as an athlete and actor, Megan shares invaluable insights on the importance of a positive mindset and a strong mental game in achieving your true potential. Join her as she guides you […]
Join this month’s Voices’ coach Dan Friedman and learn how to give a “surgical breakdown” or “Dan analysis” on your script. Dan also covers how the brain processes a script and how to break down those barriers to allow your read to flow naturally. Learn all that and more on this special episode with Dan […]
Join seasoned professional voice over actress, performer, and life coach Aurelia Michael as she walks us through finding, honoring, and projecting your vocal P.O.W.E.R. Her acronym for powering up your voice over career – and life! From Passion to Reputation, this episode covers everything you need to build and sustain a thriving voice over career. […]
Jesse Adam, featured coach for the month of February, shares tips on how to land more work in the voice over industry. He discusses the three “Q’s” for success: Quality in your setup and gear, Quality in your reads, and Quantity of auditions. Jesse emphasizes the importance of eliminating echo and reverb in your recording space, as well as minimizing […]
Join Anthony Pica as he covers the importance of using physicality in voice acting. Anthony covers, in detail, the techniques used to incorporate physicality such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language. He also explores the use of pantomime as a basis for incorporating physicality into your voice acting. More about Anthony: https://www.avosjourney.com/ https://www.anthonypicavo.com/
Are you nervous for your live directed session? Does anxiety sometimes get in the way of your performance? Join this month’s coach Melissa “Lady Luck” Moats as she shares a detailed and practical guide on running a successful live directed session. In this episode, Melissa emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with your home studio […]
Tenured animation voice over artist Shelly Shenoy discusses the tips and tricks she uses to find success in the voice over industry, specifically for animation. In this episode, Shelly emphasizes the importance of mastering microphone technique, equipment knowledge, self-recording, and commercial voice over basics. Moving on to animation, Shelly discusses the concept of “givens” in […]
Listen in as Anthony Reece explores the six primary narrative styles for you to consider the next time you’re working on a project. Which one of these styles fits the project you’re working on? Find Anthony Reece: https://www.vo101.com/
Are you in a slump? Gina Scarpa walks us through the 4 D’s of why you could be in a slump. She highlights the importance of identifying the reasons behind a slump, such as demand, delivery, directions, and distractions. Gina advises voice actors to acknowledge and accept the slump, viewing it as an opportunity for […]
Join Bill DeWees as he talks about advances in technology in the world of voice over. How does technology change the voice over business? How can we adapt as voice over artists to these changes to technology? One thing is for sure according to Bill DeWees – “technology always wins”. In this episode, Bill highlights […]
Tune in to hear voice over veteran Kim Handysides teach you how to think like an athlete for your voice over career. Kim takes us through the different levels of athletes and voice over artists: amateur, semi-pro, and pro. She also offers four key ideas that helps both athletes and voice over artists become a […]
Join Bradford Hastings, a seasoned voice actor and audio expert, in this exciting episode as he shares valuable tips for mastering natural and authentic voice over. He uncovers the six essential gear items that every aspiring voice actor should know: gain, filter, gate, compressor, EQ, and limiter – the key ingredients for top-notch audio. In […]
Full time broadcaster turned voice coach, Andrea shares her top 5 tips to nail a conversational read. What is a conversational read: It’s casual, down to earth and sounds like you are speaking with a friend. Use this type of read when the script is written in a conversational manner. From relating to your script […]
When auditioning and recording reads, spending an exorbitant amount of time on one job is not good for anybody. Ultimately, you want to find a process that allows you to get the audition done and sent, which leaves you feeling confident that it is the best it could be. In today’s episode, Bruce Kronenberg breaks […]
Many aspiring voice actors might wonder why somebody other than them always seems to land the jobs, and the answer to this question comes down to skills and tools. Today on the show we are joined by Rachel Alena, our featured coach for February, to talk about how to develop tools and skills that will […]
In this episode, our featured coach, Tommy Griffiths, shares the importance of directing yourself as a voice actor. Tommy, a seasoned voiceover coach and actor, emphasizes that making choices is the essence of acting, whether on stage, screen, or behind the microphone. Discover how specific choices in attitude, audience, and environment can make your auditions […]
Ever wonder what clients think about your work? When you book clients outside Voices.com, it can be difficult to gather feedback. Toby Ricketts has your solution! Listen to this quick VOE episode as he explains his process to learn from his clients and how you can do the same. About Toby:Toby Ricketts has been behind […]
This episode is something special that we’ve never offered before – a podcast created from a recent webinar that our talent team hosted with Voices.com members. We invited Jamie Hill, one of many successful voice over artists on Voices.com to tell us her story of how she got started in voice over, how to best work with […]
Branding yourself as a voice actor is easier said than done. Attempting to appeal to any and all voice acting roles – and trying to be everything to everyone, voice actors find themselves having less success. Our guest Jean-Marc Berne, President of Bern Media Enterprises, explains how branding can assist voice actors achieve clarity, and […]
Attaining success in voice over requires work. No matter if you’re just getting started or if you’ve been in the voice over industry for years, it’s usually up to you alone to make many decisions. In this podcast, voice actor Jason McCoy gets to the bottom of 6 common misconceptions of what it takes to […]
Wonder what it takes to nail an audition? How do casting directors know that you’ve got your mind and heart in a role? Acclaimed casting director Hugh Edwards of Gravy for the Brain in the UK shares how you can approach a casting spec to provide a read worthing listening to. Hear 3 poor examples […]
Ready to create the perfect commercial demo? Coach and voice actor Becky Shrimpton guides listeners through the key points to branding and constructing a commercial demo ideal for the international market. From branding, to run-time, to what types of pieces you should consider, Becky will guide you in creating this key marketing tool. Links from […]
Is your booking to audition ratio lower than you want it to be? Gary Terzza shares five common mistakes that voice talent make when auditioning for work. From not knowing what you should submit for to poor expectation setting, many of the chief contributors to lack of bookings are found in this helpful lesson. Gary […]
Why would you want to do voice acting? Camp Vox’s Lisa Biggs shares why voice acting is so cool for younger children and how voice-over can make a positive impact on your life. Imagine being the voice of a talking toy! The possibilities to do meaningful work as a voice talent are endless. Parents, listen […]
