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Experienced voice over pros tend to say, “I wish I knew then, what I know now.” Their journey to VO success could have been shorter and less rocky. VO pro/coach Paul Schmidt reveals 7 such hard truths he’s learned along the way – starting with the myth of having “a nice voice for voice over” …
Voice-over newcomers might think that a VO career starts with “getting” an agent. But that’s not how this biz works. VO pro Rob Marley offers six tips for eventually achieving agency representation …
Issa Deas considers himself a “pragmatic dreamer” – a daytime voice actor who juggles a night job while building credits and experience to go full time. “There are no secrets or shortcuts in this game,” he says – but the following advice could very well save newcomers time and money …
Voice talent David Winograd shares how to properly prepare and start a voice over career – things he wished he knew when starting in voice over three years ago (Part 2 of a series).
Starting or thinking about a voice over career? It’s not as easy as you might think. Voice actor David Winograd shares the “Dark Side” – what you don’t want to hear. But stay tuned for the “Light Side” of this business, in Part 2.
Voice overs can be frustrating – work can seem tantalizingly close, but for some unfathomable reason, you keep failing to win the jobs. Right? UK voice talent / coach Gary Terzza shares five mistakes you could be making that will dampen your potential income …
Did you just resolve to begin a voice over career this year? Congratulations – but with cautions. VO pro Anthony Getting advises asking yourself – and honestly answering – these 10 questions …
Lots of people flirt with the dream of a career in voice over. A nagging voice in their head says, “I think I could do that” or “Wow, that would be awesome!” But veteran voice actor Rachel Fulginiti cautions that success in voice overs requires a unique set of skills and qualities. Here are 10 key questions to ask yourself before jumping in …
If you are new to voice over – for instance, in the career thinking stage or close to producing a demo and to start marketing – basic and continuing training is essential, says voice talent and trainer Bettye Zoller. Here are 12 essential tips, in advance of her Feb. 5 webinar for newcomers – “Dream Vs. Reality & Your Success Plan” …
A word to voice over beginners: Despite the seemingly overnight success of homeless man, “Golden Voice” Ted Williams, it’s dangerous to think you’ll be the next one discovered, says veteran voice talent and trainer Terry Daniel. He advises what it truly takes to succeed …