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New to voice over? Start here. Training, demos, coaching, and the first steps that actually lead to paid work — drawn from nineteen years of advice from working voice actors, coaches, and casting professionals.
Planning your first voice over demo but feeling overwhelmed? Top voice talent and coach Susan Berkley advises remembering her three favorite words: Levity, Clarity and Honesty. Here’s what she means …
Your voice over demo is your calling card – so start calling prospects on YouTube, one of today’s largest search engines. Voice actor Marc Scott gives 5 tips on for getting maximum attention on YouTube. Part 1 of a series on voice over video demos …
Lots of people flirt with the dream of a career in voice over. A nagging voice in their head says, “I think I could do that” or “Wow, that would be awesome!” But veteran voice actor Rachel Fulginiti cautions that success in voice overs requires a unique set of skills and qualities. Here are 10 key questions to ask yourself before jumping in …
Is your voice over demo getting you work? If not, something’s wrong – either with the demo or your marketing strategies. Top voice talent and trainer Deb Munro notes what to consider to get the attention of clients and agents …
If you are new to voice over – for instance, in the career thinking stage or close to producing a demo and to start marketing – basic and continuing training is essential, says voice talent and trainer Bettye Zoller. Here are 12 essential tips, in advance of her Feb. 5 webinar for newcomers – “Dream Vs. Reality & Your Success Plan” …
Voice actor and coach Marc Cashman fields a mix of questions this month: about voice over demo length, where to train children for voice over, and – with help from James Alburger – software to keep track of business …
In the wake of a near total resignation of the SaVoa Executive Board last week, SaVoa founder Ed Gambill says the ex-members “tried to hijack the board and failed in their attempt. Their actions (are being taken) to malign SaVoa,” he tells VOXtra. “They are mad at me because I stood up to it.”
A former president and all but one member of the Executive Board of SaVoa – the Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists – have quit the not-for-profit group citing frustrations, including roadblocks to moving forward. And the Board members who resigned will create “a new accreditation group with much the same goals, but without certain obstructionist individuals” …
“Unless your voice over career is standing still, you will soon be called on to be uncomfortable,” warns voice actor Jane Ingalls. Learning more skills – taking more risks – is the path to more career options and being more valuable to clients …
Free training from a star voice talent and master trainer? That’s right. And what’s more, the legendary Pat Fraley even makes house calls to your computer. Currently at his website are 36 free video and audio lessons in voice over, ranging from voice acting to voice over business and home studio …