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Voice talent/coach Tom Dheere admits he does something that he advises voice over newcomers NOT to do – yet: Give recording session clients options they didn’t ask for, or suggest script corrections. It’s called ‘collaborating’ with your clients, but done only in a trusting relationship …
“Wow, this was not what we were looking for, but it’s EXACTLY what we need!” That’s what you want to hear a client say after they’ve listened to your audition. And how do you make that happen? “Dare to be you,” says VO pro/coach Paul Strikwerda. Embrace the scars, bumps and bruises that let your authenticity speak …
Have you ever had a shaky voice in a voice over audition or at a gig because you were anxious or nervous? Or do you get tired after a short time recording? Prep your pipes! Top voice talent and coach Shelley Cohen reviews why and how learning to breathe properly can dramatically improve your voice over performances …
Real people. That’s what casting directors and clients typically want to hear in your voice over reads. VO pro/coach Kim Handysides shares how to create those characters by “critical listening” to real people around you …
How do you react when voice over clients give you weird or confusing directions in live sessions? Shake your head and set them straight? VO pro/coach Paul Strikwerda suggests that rather than biting the hand that feeds you, say “Thank you” …
Woops! You’re sweating, fumbling words and inwardly panicking in that remote live-directed voice over session. VO pro/coach J. Michae lCollins observes that how you handle that moment will define your client’s impression of you …
Today’s younger voice over buyers have grown up with edgy takes on life, and VO pro/coach/producer J. Michael Collins notes how they’re increasingly opting for voice over auditions and performances that boldly stand out from scripts …
Remember your favorite teachers in school? What makes them stand out? They were passionate about the subject they were sharing – and about you learning it. VO pro/coach Kim Handysides shares how you can do the same for your eLearning narration clients and listeners …
Are you waiting for permission to take a risk with that voice over script? Trust yourself – your talent – to take the script where it should go, advises VO coach Jim Conlan. That’s how to create a ‘Wow’ …
Voice actor Hannah Melbourn loves to dig into the qualities that create a ‘beautiful’ voice. Join her in Part 2 of this series as we listen to and examine the iconic, beautiful voices of Lauren Bacall and Sterling Holloway ..