Who Does What: Your Agent Is Not Your Manager

Who Does What: Your Agent Is Not Your Manager

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There’s a saying that goes, “The definition of unhappiness is when reality does not meet expectation.” This could easily account for so many talent wasting as much time as they do either crabbing about their agents or their lack of representation, as the case may be....
How To Go Further & Become A Valuable Voice Talent

How To Go Further & Become A Valuable Voice Talent

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There’s a specific performance technique I developed for our SOUND ADVICE clients I call ‘stretching the canvas’. It’s based on the notion that much like the artist, Jackson Pollock, you need to risk well beyond the narrow limits you might initially demand of yourself...
5 Steps To Creating Original Character Voices

5 Steps To Creating Original Character Voices

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When it comes to animation and games (most often referred to as ‘Interactive’ voice over), producers who are most likely to hire you are after original character voices. And if you are among those compelled to do character voices, then you absolutely MUST continue to...
Voice-over, Kids & Young Adults

Voice-over, Kids & Young Adults

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I was stage struck when I was a kid. To me, acting wasn’t just play (which it was): it was a full-blown quest, which continues to drive me today. That passion keeps me going, even when I’m met with the obligatory industry opposition. Certainly one of the biggest...
Going the Distance in the Voice-over Industry

Going the Distance in the Voice-over Industry

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It’s been said that, “Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.” So, what does it take to go the distance in this industry? There’s no single answer. There are four: pursue, persist, prepare, and promote. These four components are absolutely...