But how? That's a good question. As Voice Over Artists, we face the challenge of creating whole worlds with the use of our voices.   Read More...

But isn’t there always a director during a Voice Over gig or an audition? If you’re a working Voice Over artist who’s done any work online, you know that a lot of these online gigs and auditions require for you to read the specs and decrypt the directions to give your best performance. And in all fairness, many of them have very specific directions.   Read More...

Do you ever have one of those days where certain words trip you up during an audition? As Voice Over artists, this can happen every once in a while, and if you’re not careful, this can cause you to have a bad audition. But don’t worry.   Read More...

Yawning As A VO Technique In my last blog I covered the benefits of yawning before entering the Voice Over booth during a gig or an audition. But did you know about another way it can help you? Here's an example: You go in to read for the part of a person who's really sleepy.   Read More...

Sometimes. But not all the time. As a Voice Over actor you want to make sure to appear professional all the time.   Read More...

Seriously. Are you? As a Voice Over actor and CEO of your own company, this is of utmost importance.   Read More...

We all make mistakes. We all make mistakes. We all make mistakes.   Read More...

When it comes to making a dent in the Voice Over industry and carving out your niche, persistence is key. You’ve gotten the best training, you’ve got a killer Voice Over Demo, a clear brand for your voice, you’re going to auditions, and you’re going to all these networking events, ever enriching your support system and your book of contacts. You’re doing all the right things except for one thing: maintaining the relationships that you make.   Read More...

Last week we covered using Kinetic and Psychological energies in your reads. This week, we discuss voice placement when reading commercial Voice Over copy. First off, make sure to record yourself as you’re doing the following exercise.   Read More...

This is easier said than done. As humans, we are very musical. We tend to have certain accents and inflections in our speech because we come from certain parts of the world, and in some cases, a lot of us fall into the trap of thinking that we need to sound ‘announcer-y’ when we’re reading commercial copy for Voice Overs.   Read More...

Let’s face it. A lot of us are affected by the high pollen count once Spring is in full bloom. As Voice Over artists, we need to take special care to minimize the risk of not being able to work because we’re knocked out by allergies.   Read More...

As Voice Over Artists, we hear this direction all the time.  But what does it mean and how do we deliver a warmer read?  I'll explain how to do this in one simple step.   Read More...

As Voice Over Actors, it’s very easy to forget why we got into the business in the first place. We’re running from audition to audition, the constant rejection… it’s very easy to get demotivated. But then, there’s also the thrill of the booking.   Read More...

How do you brand your voice as a Voice Over Talent? What is branding? Branding is something that you can clearly identify, like the McDonald's golden arches or the taste of Coca-Cola.   Read More...

As Voice Over Artists, this is easier said than done. Especially when we’re constantly running from audition to audition, and meeting to meeting. And when we’re running, we often forget to take a moment to step back...   Read More...

That's right.  Whether you've studied Meisner, Strasberg, Stanislavski or a new age mash-up of all of the above, use what works for you.  We're all built differently, so we have different ways of relating to ourselves and to the world, and therefore we have a different way of connecting to our physicality and our emotions.   Read More...

Give The Gift of Learning VO Technique It's not too late -- $50 for a private Voice Over Coaching (that's $110 off the standard price!) Still struggling with getting your loved ones the perfect gift?  How about sharing one of your experiences? You've either enjoyed one of my classes or one of my private Voice Over Coachings.   Read More...