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Usually we don’t pay much attention to our vocal health – until something goes wrong, notes voice talent and author Elizabeth Holmes. The discovery of two lumps in her father’s throat sent Elizabeth into weeks of doctors’ visits and diagnostic tests, leading to Part 1 of this VoiceOverXtra series on how to protect your voice and health. Quick tips abound …
Are your recordings plagued by annoying mouth noise – clicks, pops and slurps? Veteran voice talent and coach Susan Berkley shares how to reduce or even eliminate the problem …
What’s the best way(s) to slate your recording? Where to learn about urban imaging? When to seek agents? Marc Cashman answers in Ask Marc #5, a monthly column …
“Nah, I don’t have a chance at getting that gig.” Or, “Nah, not for me.” Is it REALLY not for you? Or is there a wall up in your brain preventing you from believing that you are qualified? Take a shot. Believe in yourself more, urges voice talent / coach Terry Daniel …
In this new 7-minute podcast, Canadian voice talent and coach Deb Munro relates from experience the critical importance of researching pronunciations to be absolutely correct in your voice over jobs and auditions. Or, as she warns: “Someone else will care enough to get it right”…
Have you seen the video of the 14-year old imitating VO master Don LaFontaine? It’s creepy – and not the stuff upon which to build a successful career, notes pro Paul Strikwerda. Instead, find your own voice – the unique YOU that clients will want …
A radio or television commercial is more than just words. The space between the lines helps to determine pace and establish mood, explains audio engineer, producer, voice talent Dan Friedman. But sometimes scripts get overwritten and …
When a friend or voice over colleague is not feeling well, we want to help. We pass along remedies we believe have helped us, or mention something we’ve been told or read about in a voice over forum. Trouble is, some of that advice might actually be harmful. Here’s a quick Vocal Health IQ Quiz to help you get a sense of what’s fact or myth …
Amid the hustle and bustle of studio work, voice actors sometimes chat about careers and experiences. These glimpses into the lives of voice actors Moe Egan, Mike ‘The Mic’ Jablon, and voice actor / coach Lau Lapides were captured recently at the lau lapides studio outside Boston …
Feeling an energy drain as the day wears on? This affects the quality of your voice – your livelihood! So what’s the problem? French fries! Or, as veteran voice talent / coach Terry Daniel recently discovered, a diet of carbs, cream in the coffee and little exercise is a downer. Here’s how Terry pulled out of that rut and lost 15 pounds …