Voice Over Experts

Nicki Burke goes over a very important and less talked about voice over topic – self directing. Nicki shares her personal and invaluable tips that she’s learned in her decade and a half of experience in the voice over world. More from Nicki: https://nickiburke.com/ More from Voices: https://www.voices.com/blog/isdn-and-source-connect-explained-for-voice-actors/

What does voice over and slack lining have in common? Let Bertrand Ruffieux tell you all about it. Bertrand explores the importance of connecting with oneself, pacing, and editing in this episode of Voice Over Experts. You won’t want to miss it! Contact Bertrand: INFO@BERTRANDRUFFIEUX.COM More from Voices:https://www.voices.com/blog/how-do-you-get-into-character/https://www.voices.com/blog/shotgun-microphones/

Join this month’s amazing coach Luis Garcia as he walks us through everything the pros do in the booth to make sure their audio quality is top notch. Not sure what equipment you need? Not sure how to get your audio to match the pros? Well Luis Garcia’s got you covered and he will give […]

Strap in for a wild and educational ride with this month’s coach Jordan Hunter Jones. In this episode, Jordan takes us through managing our nerves to deliver competitive and believable reads. He delivers the goods in both an educational, fun, and demonstrative way. This is an episode that you will not want to miss! More […]

Join trained voice artist, actor, and singer Sarah Troyer as she brings us through letters A to G of how to approach your scripts effectively. From A (Audience) to G (Gamble) Sarah walks us through a journey of how you can improve your voice over reads. Sarah brings her broad spectrum of experience and expertise […]

Join veteran voice over coach David Goldberg from Edge Studio on this month’s Voice Over Experts. David dives deep into his 30 plus years of experience in the voice over industry and gives us a behind the scenes look into what clients do when casting a voice talent. Have you ever wondered who might be […]

Getting out of your own way can be hard! Thankfully, this month we have Megan Fahlenbock to help us. Drawing from her experience as an athlete and actor, Megan shares invaluable insights on the importance of a positive mindset and a strong mental game in achieving your true potential. Join her as she guides you […]

Join this month’s Voices’ coach Dan Friedman and learn how to give a “surgical breakdown” or “Dan analysis” on your script. Dan also covers how the brain processes a script and how to break down those barriers to allow your read to flow naturally. Learn all that and more on this special episode with Dan […]

Join seasoned professional Voice Over Actress, Performer, and Life Coach Aurelia Michael as she walks us through finding, honoring, and projecting your vocal P.O.W.E.R. Her acronym for powering up your voice over career – and life! From Passion to Reputation, this episode covers everything you need to build and sustain a thriving voice over career. […]

Jesse Adam, featured coach for the month of February, shares tips on how to land more work in the voiceover industry. He discusses the three “Q’s” for success: Quality in your setup and gear, Quality in your reads, and Quantity of auditions. Jesse emphasizes the importance of eliminating echo and reverb in your recording space, as well as minimizing room […]

Join Anthony Pica as he covers the importance of using physicality in voice acting. Anthony covers, in detail, the techniques used to incorporate physicality such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language. He also explores the use of pantomime as a basis for incorporating physicality into your voice acting. More about Anthony: https://www.avosjourney.com/ https://www.anthonypicavo.com/

Are you nervous for your live directed session? Does anxiety sometimes get in the way of your performance? Join this month’s coach Melissa “Lady Luck” Moats as she shares a detailed and practical guide on running a successful live directed session. Learn more about Melissa: https://ladyluckvoiceovers.com/

Tenured animation Voice Over artist Shelly Shenoy discusses the tips and tricks she uses to find success in the Voice Over industry, specifically for animation. Join Shelly as she talks about givens, wallas, and using your discipline and common sense to create compelling animation characters creative producers want.Learn more about Shelly: https://www.shellyshenoy.com/

Listen in as Anthony Reece explores the six primary narrative styles for you to consider the next time you’re working on a project. Which one of these styles fits the project you’re working on? Find Anthony Reece: https://www.vo101.com/

Are you in a slump? Gina Scarpa walks us through the 4 D’s of why you could be in a slump. From demand to distraction, there are tangible reasons why people find themselves in a slump. Then she takes us through the 3 A’s of what action to take when you are working through a […]

Join Bill DeWees as he talks about advances in technology in the world of voice over. How does technology change the voice over business? How can we adapt as voice over artists to these changes to technology? One thing is for sure according to Bill DeWees – “technology always wins”. All that and more on […]

Tune in to hear voice over veteran Kim Handysides teach you how to think like an athlete for your voice over career. Kim takes us through the different levels of athletes and voice over artists: amateur, semi-pro, and pro. She also offers four key ideas that helps both athletes and voice over artists become a […]

“Simplicity shows the Master”. Bradford Hastings shares 6 essential pieces of gear every voice actor needs to make each piece of audio sound crisp, clean and ultimately books you more auditions.

Full time broadcaster turned voice coach, Andrea shares her top 5 tips to nail a conversational read. What is a conversational read: It's casual, down to earth and sounds like you are speaking with a friend. Use this type of read when the script is written in a conversational manner. From relating to your script […]

When auditioning and recording reads, spending an exorbitant amount of time on one job is not good for anybody. Ultimately, you want to find a process that allows you to get the audition done and sent, which leaves you feeling confident that it is the best it could be. In today’s episode, Bruce Kronenberg breaks […]

Many aspiring voice actors might wonder why somebody other than them always seems to land the jobs, and the answer to this question comes down to skills and tools. Today on the show we are joined by Rachel Alena, our featured coach for February, to talk about how to develop tools and skills that will […]

We’re excited to introduce Mission Audition, a podcast that takes you through the audition process in a client’s shoes. Learn common pitfalls to avoid & tips to ensure your auditions impress the client. Find “Mission Audition” on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play Music and listen now.

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Miel Roman has to say about growing her business, booking regular work, and how she got started in the industry! https://www.voices.com/actors/mielr Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/ Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom Follow us on TWITTER: […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Daniel Southerland has to say about growing his business, booking regular work, and how he got started in the industry! https://www.voices.com/actors/danielsoutherland Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/ Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom Follow us on TWITTER: […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Zach Hoffman has to say about growing his business, booking regular work, and how he got started in the industry! https://www.voices.com/actors/zachhoffmanvoice Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/ Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom Follow us on TWITTER: […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Lisa Unrau has to say about growing her business, booking regular work, and how she got started in the industry! https://www.voices.com/actors/lisa_unrau Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/ Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom Follow us on TWITTER: […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Chloe Taylor has to say about growing her business, booking regular work, and how she got started in the industry! Have any questions? Email talentsuccess@voices.com! Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/  Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Madison Brunoehler has to say about growing her business, booking regular work, and how she got started in the industry! Have any questions? Email dave.kirby@voices.com! Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/  Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Erica Cain has to say about growing her business, booking regular work, and how she got started in the industry! Have any questions? Email shan.dhami@voices.com! Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/  Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Anatol Silotch has to say about growing his business, booking regular work, and how he got started in the industry! Have any questions? Email shan.dhami@voices.com! Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/  Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Dr. Michael Pilon has to say about growing his business, booking regular work, and how he got started in the industry! Have any questions? Email dave.kirby@voices.com! Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/  Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Elizabeth Ficocelli has to say about growing her business, booking regular work, and how she got started in the industry! Have any questions? Email dave.kirby@voices.com! Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/  Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom […]

Many voice actors are curious about how other talent became successful. Check out what Katie Harrington has to say about growing her business, booking regular work, and how she got started in the industry! Have any questions? Email shan.dhami@voices.com! Subscribe to our BLOG: https://www.voices.com/blog/ Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/Voices_YTSub Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/voicesdotcom […]

Ever wonder what clients think about your work? When you book clients outside Voices.com, it can be difficult to gather feedback. Toby Ricketts has your solution! Listen to this quick VOE episode as he explains his process to learn from his clients and how you can do the same. About Toby: Toby Ricketts has been […]

This episode is something special that we’ve never offered before – a podcast created from a recent webinar that our talent team hosted with Voices.com members. We invited Jamie Hill, one of many successful voice over artists on Voices.com to tell us her story of how she got started in voice over, how to best work with […]

Branding yourself as a voice actor is easier said than done. attempting to appeal to any and all voice acting roles – and trying to be everything to everyone, voice actors find themselves having less success. Our guest Jean-Marc Berne, President of Bern Media Enterprises, explains how branding can assist voice actors  achieve  clarity, and […]

  Attaining success in voice over requires work. No matter if you’re just getting started or if you’ve been in the voice over industry for years, it’s usually up to you alone to make many decisions. In this podcast, voice actor Jason McCoy gets to the bottom of 6 common misconceptions of what it takes […]

  Wonder what it takes to nail an audition? How do casting directors know that you’ve got your mind and heart in a role? Acclaimed casting director Hugh Edwards of Gravy for the Brain in the UK shares how you can approach a casting spec to provide a read worthing listening to. Hear 3 poor […]

Ready to create the perfect commercial demo? Coach and voice actor Becky Shrimpton guides listeners through the key points to branding and constructing a commercial demo ideal for the international market. From branding, to run-time, to what types of pieces you should consider, Becky will guide you in creating this key marketing tool. [iframe src=”100%” […]

Is your booking to audition ratio lower than you want it to be? Gary Terzza shares five common mistakes that voice talent make when auditioning for work. From not knowing what you should submit for to poor expectation setting, many of the chief contributors to lack of bookings are found in this helpful lesson. Gary […]

Why would you want to do voice acting? Camp Vox’s Lisa Biggs shares why voice acting is so cool for younger children and how voice-over can make a positive impact on your life. Imagine being the voice of a talking toy! The possibilities to do meaningful work as a voice talent are endless. Parents, listen […]

Whatever dialect you perform, the best acting is universal and truthful. Paula Cavanaugh Carter, Dialect Coach and Linguistic Anthropologist, shares how acting trumps accent. Always. [iframe src=”100%” height=”166″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”no” src=”https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/211067402&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false”] Links from today’s show: Accent Colors Your instructor this week: Paula Cavanaugh Carter is a Dialect Coach and Linguistic Anthropologist. She speaks several languages […]

How’s your mic technique? Frank Piazza of APVoices shares Information about the different ways you can benefit from microphone technique. Performance examples by male and female voice talent are included, demonstrating different approaches with regard to mic proximity. This podcast will help to empower and enhance your ability to create first-rate recordings from home. [iframe […]

Are you a member of an actors guild or union? Jim Kennelly of Lotas Productions shares insight for actors who are curious about the use of SAG-AFTRA paymaster services. A paymaster himself, Jim maps out what a union paymaster is, their unique role, how they work and at what stage in the process a paymaster […]

Do you know how to make commercial copy conversational? Bruce Kronenberg of Abacus Entertainment shares what it takes to sound natural while communicating effectively to the person hearing your voice-over recording. Over the years, personalization of copy and interpret it with an opinion, you will sound real and conversational, not fake and announcer like. [iframe […]

Ever wondered how to get into Audio Description voice work? Maybe you’ve heard about the work but don’t know what it entails. In this episode of Voice Over Experts, presenter Herb Merriweather explains what Audio Description is and shares how thoughtful, detailed word painting helps the visually impaired to see beyond sound. If you’re interested […]

Do you still struggle to make a reliable income doing voice work, despite having a steady flow of clients? Voice talent and teacher, David Tyler, will explain how to change that by understanding your perceived value. He’ll explain why the price you charge should not be based on competition and how to avoid common pricing […]

Have you ever considered volunteering your voice? Professional voice talent Amy Weis describes her own journey on this path and shares her reasons for doing pro bono work. Giving back should come from the heart with no strings attached. Listen in to discover how giving your voice to select organizations can enrich your life, touch […]

Look or leap? Never mind the hardware – it’s about you. English voice actor Howard Ellison plunged in, then surfaced to discover the life-saving value of a plan. In these six minutes, he shares three key priorities for continued success in online casting …assisted by Inadequate Ingrid and an Obnoxious Orcan. [iframe src=”100%” height=”166″ scrolling=”no” […]

Does voice-over for eLearning and narration need to be boring? Voice-over coach and talent, Julie Williams, shares how you can make reads for applications such as medical narration conversational by doing two things: coloring your words and paying special attention to phrasing. Hear samples from a variety of Julie’s students to see how they go […]