Voice Over Experts

How Sincerity, Smiling and Movement Affects Voice Over Performances

Marc Cashman reveals three things that underlay all convincing voice acting: sincerity, smile and physicality. Learn more about how being sincere (truly!), smiling and movement can work together to create an amazing voice over performance. Links from today’s show: Cashman CommercialsThe Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting TechniquesAsk The Voice Cat BlogMarc Cashman Voices.com Website Your Instructor […]

Improving Your Improv

Ever wondered what kind of a role improv plays in voice acting? Being able to think on your feet will be required of you often, especially when working in animation voice over. Marc Graue shares ways you can experiment with your voice and visualize exactly where you are going to help you book a role. […]

How To Produce a Demo for the Audiobook Market

Your demo is your primary promotional tool and is included in your submission for work to an audio publisher. Pat Fraley and Hillary Huber’s experience and relationships with audio publishers have led them to suggest that the performer produce their demo as directed in this podcast. Links from today’s show: Pat FraleyPat Fraley Free LessonsHillary […]

Vocal Shape-shifting with Pat Fraley

Ever heard of “Vocal shape-shifting”? Pat Fraley shares some tips on how to bring the uniqueness of you out in a variety of reads including storytelling methods for commercials, narration, and audiobooks. Links from today’s show: Pat FraleyPat Fraley Free Lessons Pat teaches across the US. As he mentioned, a masters class was held in […]

12 Skills You Should Hone as a Voice Over Talent

Voice over instructor and performer Marc Cashman identifies “12 Voice Over Skill Sets” that will help you to refine your current skills and develop new ones. From clarity to consistency to cold reading and more, you’ll find new ways that you can leverage your talent and make it shine brightly for all to hear. Listen […]

Products, Packaging and Promotion!

Need some help marketing your talent? Dave DeAndrea invites you to consider your voice work as a product. Similar to how a grocery store is stocked with food items, you could be stocking your shelves with voice over products such as commercials, telephone messaging and more. Once you’ve figured out what your products are, Dave […]

Caution Signs For Voice Over Talent

Do you notice caution signs in your copy? Lisa Rice gives you guidance on how to identify caution signs and ideas for how you can adapt your read to finish a project within its specific timing parameters. When hired to voice a script with more words than allotted time, you can apply the same strategies […]

Your Demo Speaks For You… What Is Yours Saying?

What does it take to get an awesome demo? Voice Over Expert Terry Daniel shares his perspective on the purpose of a demo, what a successful one ought to do for you and how training and professional audio production affects the overall quality of a voice over demo. Your demo speaks for you… what is […]

I Am A Sound Effect

As a voice over performer, is it possible to consider yourself an overpaid, glorified sound effect? Join voice over expert Pat Fraley and learn more about how your voice serves as the foundation and how sound effects bring your performance to another level in conjunction with music, giving your read even greater environmental and emotional […]

10 Voice Over Tips for 2010

Professional voice talent JC Haze shares “10 Voice Over Tips for 2010” that he learned from Maura Tighe, a casting agent and teacher based in Boston, MA. Make your 2010 even better by listening to these tips, absorbing them and applying them to your own voice over career. Tags: Maura Tighe Casting, Voiceovers, voice acting, […]

Why 20% of Voice Talent Get 80% of the Work

Did you now that 20% of voice talent get 80% of the work? Is it possible to predict who might book or have greater success than their peers by voice alone? Gary Terzza explains how working voice over people make up that top 20% and shares some personal experiences revealing the one essential ingredient that […]

How to Introduce Your Child to Voice Acting

Sunday Muse shares information with parents of aspiring voice talent to prepare them to help their children get into cartoon voice acting in her podcast, “How to Introduce Your Child to Voice Acting.” Following the success of her recently published book “You Can Do Cartoon Voices, Too!,” Sunday’s podcast is full of industry knowledge, casting […]

Men VS Women: Making the Ugly Face to Get the Perfect Voice

Secrets of an Agent Man: Tips on Getting Representation

Join Voice Over Expert Roger King in his lecture, “Tips on Getting Representation.” Roger shares a number of immediately applicable tips that will keep you in a voice over talent agent’s good books. Hear some quick bullet points from a talent agent’s perspective on what they expect of you, the qualities they look for, and […]

Mirror Mirror – Being True to Yourself as a Voice Talent

Join Voice Over Expert Anthony Reece in his lecture, “Mirror Mirror – Being True to Yourself as a Voice Talent.” As a voice over talent you have to be honest and recognize that you are not right for every part. When you’re in a position to cast consider whether or not you fit the part […]

Accents and Dialects: Accuracy VS Authenticity

Join Voice Over Expert Pat Fraley in his podcast, “Accuracy VS Authenticity.” There is a marked and important difference between an accent that is accurate and one that is authentic. Being accurate means that something is free from error, especially due to care, and conforming exactly to truth or to a standard. Accuracy, with dialect, […]

The Necessity of Social Networking

Join Voice Over Expert Dave DeAndrea in his debut podcast, “The Necessity of Social Networking.” Dave gives you a number of tried, tested and true tips that will help you to expand your presence in a professional way online. If you think social networking isn’t for you or is a waste of time, take a […]

Improving Your Delivery of Printed Texts

Join Voice Over Expert Bettye Zoller in her podcast, “Improving Your Delivery of Printed Texts.” Bettye expresses the importance of using your voice with sincerity, how to infuse it with freshness, and gives a number of practical suggestions that you can apply immediately when interpreting and delivering copy. Links from today’s show: Bettye Zoller Your […]

Voice Over Experts 100th Episode!

Join host Julie-Ann Dean as she celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast! Hear from fans of the show from around the world and be sure to add your comments and thoughts about Voice Over Experts on the podcast to join in the fun. Thank you for listening and for staying subscribed. Here’s to one […]

The Pros and Cons of Having Your Own Studio Setup

Join Voice Over Expert Doriane Elliott in her podcast, “The Pros and Cons of Having Your Own Studio Setup.” It’s more complicated than you may think! Doriane encourages you to consider the technical side with regard to audio recording equipment (and its use) in addition to self-direction… a must when working from home without the […]

Anatomy of a Character Voice Demo

Join Voice Over Expert Pat Fraley in his podcast lesson, "Anatomy of a Character Voice Demo." Hear the process of an actual character voice over demo being produced including the selection and creation of evocative characters, appropriate music, and doing what's needful in a timely way.

Practicing Your Craft

Join Voice Over Expert Marc Cashman in his podcast, “Practicing.” Learn what it means to practice and why it is important to practice well. Marc shares tips on how to develop a good practicing regime that makes you happy and gives examples of phenomenal artists such as Joshua Bell and Wynton Marsalis who pushed themselves […]

Understanding Your Client’s Needs and Being Believable

Helping Hispanic Talent Speak Unaccented English

Join Voice Over Expert Phyllis K. Day in her podcast lecture, “Helping Hispanic Talent Speak Unaccented English”. Phyllis gives us a taste of her work with a female Hispanic voice over talent who is trying to break into the English market, identifying some differences between Spanish and English and how those differences affect how the […]

Adjusting Interpretation to Book your Brand

Join Voice Over Experts Nancy Wolfson in her lecture “Adjusting Interpretation to Book your Brand”. Kara Edwards poses a question on a live call with Nancy Wolfson and Anna Vocino about getting the perfect read. Nancy advises Kara to move outside of her comfort zone and readjust her audience to achieve a desired affect. Experiment […]

Pro Tools and Other Multi-track Recording Programs

Join Voice Over Experts Dan Lenard and George Whittam as they discuss “Pro Tools and other Multi-track recording programs”. Discover different recording software programs and learn more about Pro Tools, the industry standard recording software for musicians, but not necessarily for voice over talent recording dry voice. You be the judge! Your Instructors this week: […]

Voice Over Improvisation Skills

Join Voice Over Expert Pat Fraley in his lesson on “Voice Over Improvisation Skills”. Improv is spontaneous writing, and for voice talent, it’s spontaneous rewriting! Of the nine critical skills of voice over, improvisation is the most misused and at the same time the most underused voice over skill. Learn more about a topic that […]

Getting Voice Over Work Through Social Networking

Join Voice Over Expert Terry Daniel in his lesson “Getting Voice Over Work Through Social Networking”. Learn how services like Twitter and Facebook help to extend your brand and connect you with prospective clients. Not just for teenagers anymore, social networking is very important for business, and the best part of all, it’s free! Terry […]

Deb Munro’s Voice Acting Lesson With Elaine Clark

Join Voice Over Expert Debbie Munro as she invites you into a lesson from Voice One’s Elaine Clark, author of “There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is”. Even coaches need to be coached! Listen in on Deb’s lesson with Elaine and get some ideas of your own on how to interpret copy and use your body […]

Getting the Most Out of Voice Over Marketplaces

Join Voice Over Expert Julie Williams in her interview with Voices.com co-founder Stephanie Ciccarelli, “Getting the Most Out of Voice Over Marketplaces.” Learn about how you can leverage your membership to the fullest. Find out what works, what’s expected of you and also how you can strategically approach online casting sites as a tool to […]

The Critical Compound: Character Voice, Acting, and Accents

Join Voice Over Expert and award-winning teacher, Pat Fraley, in his lecture, “The Critical Compound”.  Pat explains how the three performance elements, which are character voice, acting, and accents, work together to create a compound. When studying these elements, it is of critical importance that you break them down individually before you put them back […]

Coloring Our Words

Join Voice Over Expert Marc Cashman in his podcast “Coloring Our Words”, a liberating exercise in reaching your voice over potential. Discover how the same spirit and artistic techniques from your youth can apply to voiceover artistry when coloring words. Download Podcast Episode 87 » Tags: Marc Cashman, Words, Coloring, Copy, Interpretation, Voice Acting, Voice […]

Voice Over Stinkaholic

Join Voice Over Expert Phyllis K. Day in her podcast lecture, "Voice Over Stinkaholic". With permission, Phyllis introduces you to one of her students and shows you how she helped him to progress from recording the worst voice over audition that she has ever heard into a confident, more sonorous voice talent who has since landed a national spot.

Microphone Technique for Voice Actors

Join Voice Over Expert Melody Jones in her debut lecture “Microphone Technique for Voice Actors” from her series “Voiceovers are NOT about your Voice, but about your ACTING!”  Melody goes through a variety of scenarios regarding poor posture and microphone technique, providing solutions for how to get a freer, more flexible read and a more comfortable […]

Givens About the Voiceover Coaching Industry

Join Voice Over Expert Don Morrow in his podcast “Givens About the Voiceover Coaching Industry”.  Don Morrow, mentor and voiceover legend, shares a number of truths that he has learned over his 50+ year career in acting and voiceover.  If you’ve been thinking about getting into voiceovers or finding a teacher, Don’s candid advice in […]

Areas of Demand for Voice Overs Despite Economic Downturn

Join Voice Over Expert Bettye Zoller in her lesson “Areas of Demand for Voice Overs Despite Economic Downturn”. One of the greatest things about the voice over business is that it keeps reinventing itself. Why not reinvent yourself as a voice talent, too? Bettye helps you to rise above the doom and gloom and reassures […]

Being Persistent in Voice Over

Join professional voice actress Lisa Rice in her lecture “Being Persistent in Voice Over”. Lisa focuses on two distinct areas where voice talent are tempted to throw in the towel, including sending out auditions, and promoting your services. A blend of personal experiences with age old wisdom, Lisa helps you to learn how persistence can […]

How To Get Started in Audiobook Narration

Join Voice Over Expert and award-winning narrator Scott Brick in his debut podcast "How To Get Started in Audiobook Narration". Scott emphasizes the importance of an audiobook demo, details how to go about making it and refers listeners to a number of great resources that will help them further develop their audiobook narration skills and passion for voice over.

Doing Voice Over for Free

Join Voice Over Expert Pat Fraley in his podcast "Doing Voice Over for Free". Pat's 10 minute lesson highlights the personal and promotional value of creating voice over messages, sketches, songs, and parody spots for free.

The Year of Personal Branding

Join Voice Over Expert Frank Frederick in his podcast "The Year of Personal Branding". Adding the personal touch to your marketing efforts this year can really pay off. Begin with writing letters - not emails to prospects, customers, and clients and build great relationships in 2009.

Taking Your Voice From 2nd Place To 1st

Join Voice Over Expert Phyllis K. Day as she explores "Taking Your Voice From 2nd Place To 1st". In this episode, Phyllis works with award-winning voice over professional Vicki Amorose and spots the X, helping Vicki to find her natural voice and retrieve her vocal roots once lost in the mists of time.

Pricing Voice Over Services, A Crucial Aspect of the Marketing Mix

Join Voice Over Pro Alison Pitman in her business basics podcast for voice overs called "Pricing: A Crucial Aspect of the Marketing Mix". Alison discusses a variety of factors that influence pricing, pricing strategies and how to find common ground where both parties feel it is a good price for the value they are adding and or receiving.

9 Tips For Yielding a Bumper Crop of Voice Overs in 2009

Join Voice Over Expert and beloved coach Pat Fraley in his New Year's 2009 podcast "9 Tips For Yielding a Bumper Crop of Voice Overs in 2009". Enter the bunkhouse and sit in on this witty conversation that includes a variety of ideas that will both inspire and inform, and most importantly, help to prepare you for what 2009 has in store for voice over talent.

Marketing Your Voice Online, Interview with Stephanie Ciccarelli of Voices.com

Join Voice Over Expert Julie Williams in her podcast lecture “Marketing Your Voice Online, Interview with Stephanie Ciccarelli of Voices.com”. How in the world can you get people to pay attention to your voice when there are thousands of voice actors out there on the web? Discover some easy ways to promote yourself using the […]

Get The Point! A Lesson in Interpreting Punctuation

Join Voice Over Expert Marc Cashman in his lecture “Get The Point : A Lesson in Interpreting Punctuation”. Marc shows you many different ways to interpret punctuation in voice over scripts and how you can turn exclamation points, commas, and periods into useful allies that will help you to make interesting choices in your performances. […]

Behind The Curtain With a Voice Over Casting Director

Join Voice Over Expert and NYC Casting Director Doriane Elliott in her podcast “Behind The Curtain With a Voice Over Casting Director”. Doriane shares some behind the scenes experiences and cuts to the nitty gritty of what casting directors do and don’t want when it comes to receiving material from voice over talent. Download Podcast […]

Referral Marketing Tips for Voice Actors

Join Voice Over Expert J.S. Gilbert in his lecture, "Referral Marketing Tips for Voice Actors". J.S. discusses the importance of referral marketing and how some strategic planning can prepare you for success, both in the realm of business and artistry. Learn how to get business referrals from people you already know, develop an elevator pitch and get in touch with your prospects.

Working Abroad as a Voice Over Talent

Join Voice Over Expert Enda Caldwell in his debut lecture “Working Abroad as a Voice Over Talent”. Originally from Ireland, Enda calls Monaco home and has been working outside of Ireland for a couple of years on the radio and as a voice over talent. Share in Enda’s voice over journey and learn how you […]

I Am Enough : Be Empowered and Banish Fear

Join Voice Over Expert Nancy Wolfson in her lecture “I am Enough”. Find out how training and self-discovery will help you to realize that you are enough. Be empowered and banish that fear voice that holds you back! Get some game on, be true to your sound and remain authentic to achieve success. Download Podcast […]

We Predict Election Winner!

Join Voice Over Expert David Bourgeois in his lecture "We Predict Election Winner!". Through David's podcast, you'll discover that no matter who is in power at the government level, as a freelance voice over professional, you will always be the master and commander of your own voice over career.