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Practice won’t make you perfect as a voice actor – and besides: there’s no such thing as a “perfect” take. It’s all about what the client wants. And to that end, it really does matter HOW you practice, as VO pro/coach Tom Dheere explains …
As the COVID pandemic grinds on, we’re all getting tired and unmotivated. That’s just where we are right now. But you don’t want to let your vocal delivery reflect that. Speech specialist Dr. Ann Utterback shares tips for once again sounding like you’re as involved and interested as you’ve ever been …
Winning voice over auditions is a numbers game – but odds are in your favor if you follow these five best practices that keep top voice actor (and coach and producer) J. Michael Collins super busy …
Does phlegm have a way of creeping onto your vocal cords – maybe just as you’re ready to open the mic? It’s a gross topic, but constantly clearing your throat to purge mucus build-up can damage your vocal cords. VO pro Carl Bishop shares a safe way to get rid of phlegm – plus how to stop it in the first place …
Does the sound of your voice trigger emotion in listeners? The science of it is called Sound Emotional Quotient, or SEQ, and VO pro/coach Kim Handysides explains how knowing how to vocalize a script can have as much – or more – impact than words themselves can convey …
The numbers from the CDC (from numerous reports) suggest that for every person infected with COVID, between two to three other people will become infected. This is not a political statement. Or an issue of personal rights. Helping to keep family and friends safe – by wearing a mask in public – is about HUMAN DECENCY, argues VO pro Dan Hurst …
If your life and voice over performances sometimes feel trapped in negative, self-limiting thoughts, there is a way out. In Part 2 of this two-part series, voice talent and Life/Business Coach Emily Maguire shares techniques for boosting self-esteem and confidence, that will in turn help our VO performances …
Do you feel something inhibiting your voice over performances? Psychological factors may be at play – like negative thoughts, and nerves that tense up our bodies, neck and throat. In Part 1 of this two-part series, voice talent and Life/Business Coach Emily Maguire explores how and why our performances can be blocked – including a review of how chakras impact us ..
How can we not feel and be affected by the stresses of today? Your VOICE may be suffering from it all, too. Stress and anxiety affect breathing, pitch, resonance and articulation. Speech specialist Ann Utterback shares ways to cope that you can begin using this very minute …
You’re not alone in feeling scared, angry, sad yet also (hopefully) safe, healthy and grateful during the COVID-19 lockdown. Voice actor Rachel Fulginiti calls it a ‘masterclass in emotional sobriety’ and shares here tips for coping and hoping …