I’ve observed a rather unexpected, unusual element over the years after coaching and producing so many of our Actors’ SOUND ADVICE clients. Considering we spend a great deal of time and attention getting to know the strengths and assets of each individual...
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You’ve heard it your whole life, “You have a remarkable voice.” Everyone’s told you that you should be in radio. Of course, none of them are in the entertainment business, so you probably never really pursued it. But how do you get started in voiceover?...
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As a voice talent, as an actor, maintaining your health can be a real challenge especially when a variety of stronger than average cold and flu strains are circulating. We’re all susceptible to catching something that can put your voice and overall health at...
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As a coach and casting director I’m often asked, “Do you think I should change my name?” almost as often as I’m asked, “What do you think of my voice?” Listen, I get it. We don’t become actors because we want to “be ourselves.” Never mind that the first...
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Over the past decade, I’ve watched the rates for voiceover, and frankly for all professional actors, take a massive dive well below anywhere they should be for this or any profession.“The Great Repression” certainly had an averse influence on pay in every...
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Probably the greatest learning curve to overcome in this or any business, besides consistently delivering your very best performance, is determining your rate. However, assuming you’ll lose the client if you don’t lowball your rate to sub-basement levels is,...
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Actors' Sound Advice Podcast:
The Two Prominent Approaches to Voiceover in the States