Podcast Length: 8:33 Probably one of the greatest misconception many budding voice talent have with regard to this industry is that creating a “makeshift” demo is acceptable to (supposedly) tide them over until they’re established in this field. “I’ll...
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Podcast Length: 17:50 If you’ve been pursuing voiceover work on your own in America for the past decade or more, chances are you’ve been following a business model that concentrates almost strictly on securing work all by yourself, or DIY, by procuring...
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Podcast Length: 4:51 Acting is very much like playing poker. If you intend to play, if you hope to win, you need to play your hand well, and, frankly, you need to risk. Yet far too many talent kill a perfectly wonderful opportunities to create by...
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Podcast Length: 4:45 Probably the single-most challenging and sought-after vocal quality today is the ‘conversational’ read. It’s nothing new, frankly. This has been the goal for decades. The problem is, once you read the very dry, unimaginative script...
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Podcast Length: 5:35 As actors we’re generally expected to be versatile enough to play everything. Or at least that’s the general consensus regarding acting as a profession, and not simply from actors and their coaches. Of course, precious few rise to the...
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Podcast Length: 14:15 As Actors’ SOUND ADVICE, we strongly encourage all non-union voice talent to aim to become Union (SAG-AFTRA). That begins by applying some basic union policies and standards in order to achieve the best, most professional results in...
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Podcast Length: 5:52 Summer is calling. We’re moments away from picnics, long hikes, beach bonfires, road trips, extended weekends, and a variety of well-deserved trips and treks out and about. Here’s a bit of advice that should keep you in good graces of...
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Podcast Length: 6:44 I’m often asked, “What are the odds of ‘making it’ in voiceover?” The truth be told you can have all the talent in the world, but it’ll die on the vine without drive and momentum. How and where you promote yourself matters as well. ...
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Podcast Length: 8:28 There seems to be some confusion on the part of many start-up voice talent as to where they need to concentrate their efforts when first producing their voiceover demos. Some might even have you believe you should “pick your area of...
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Podcast Length: 5:58 If the adage, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” holds up, then it stands to reason the habits we practice, whether by design or default, ultimately determines our strengths. With that, I give...
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