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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 …
Thousands of heroes are helping us navigate and survive the coronavirus pandemic – including many among us in the voice over community. VO pro/coach Paul Strikwerda tells how voice actor / speech therapist Hellen Moes is on the front lines, helping recovering coronavirus patients to swallow and speak again …
Many of us have an urge to help others during the coronavirus crisis. In Holland, Jolanda Bayens – a retired nurse and today a prominent voice actor and CEO of the Voice Over College – takes that urge to caring once again for the elderly. “My heart breaks for my patients,” she tells VO/coach Paul Strikwerda, who asked Jolanda to share what she’s seeing and feeling in her nursing home ward now …
Rosie Goodman, an experienced former ICU nurse, is not only the ideal candidate for narrating medical voice overs – but also the Nurse Ratched of the VO industry who insists we follow these 10 tips for staying virus-free (along with some humor and the rationale for it all) …
In this era of coronavirus panic about personal contact, Randye Kaye (voice actor, keynote speaker, author & more) shares five ways we can still connect with others – even offline! Because, we still need each other for happiness and success …
Amid the pressure-cooker whirl of today’s impeachment trial, TV news correspondents must protect their voice during long days and nights of reporting. Speech specialist Ann Utterback shares vocal health tips from them that voice talent can heed during their long bouts of recording auditions and jobs …
Did you know that this time of year may actually be hazardous to your voice? Speech specialist Dr. Ann Utterback gives us 10 stress-busters for a healthy voice during the holidays. Start ’em today …
Feeling draggy in these hot summer months? Exercise could be the spark for more energy – and along the way, increase your voice-over breathing capacity … and even your ability to cope with deadlines. Speech specialist Dr. Ann Utterback gets us moving …
The December holidays are joyous – but also charged with a mad pace. Speech specialist Ann Utterback suggests three ways to de-stress – and actually boost your creativity …
Is articulation sometimes a stumbling block when you read voice-over copy? The problem might be in your jaw, advises speech specialist Ann Utterback. An “open jaw’ is preferred for American English, but clenching your teeth when stressed – and Temporomandibular Disorder- can get in the way …