Is Your Voice Good Enough to Do Voiceovers? “Does my voice sound good enough to do voiceovers?” That’s a FAQ I’ve been getting a lot in my DMs. My answer? I don’t know, but it doesn’t matter. How can I say that? Because much of VO is subjective. (Review what I’ve said about the myths […]
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4 years ago, I bought a laptop and set up with my basic equipment to start doing voiceovers. The laptop served me well, but in the past year I have been growing increasingly aggravated because after I turn it on, it takes several minutes to load, and several more minutes for my recording software to
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At the end of 2019, I chose a theme word for 2020: Relentless. The idea was that if I was relentless with my marketing and my pursuit of what I wanted in my VO biz, I could create momentum and be Unstoppable. Well, it has been a landmark year for my business, where I’ve broken
There is no such thing as real voiceover vs. a fake voiceover. You’re not more legit because you do national commercials and movie trailers than if you do voiceovers for indie animation, eLearning or corporate video narration. When I first decided to run for sport, I was 37 years old. I had never done any
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This article was originally published on the WOC Podcasters blog, and is updated here with a few links. When I started the Kickin’ it with Daree podcast in 2015, I wanted to showcase my authority as a thought leader in the personal development space, as an extension of life coaching. So first, I listened to
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This article originally appeared on VoiceoverXtra in September 2019. Yes! Your audition was chosen and your directed session details are set. Congratulations. But now what? If you’re not used to having an “audience” when you record, this can be a little nerve-wracking, but I got you. There are times when the production team (creative director,
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Having the right mindset for success in your VO business is so critical, I can’t even tell you. But I’ll try with a few points that hopefully inspire you to let your talent shine a little brighter. Auditioning and Directed Sessions Everyone that starts out sometimes lacks confidence in the booth. You’re by yourself (even
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