TEACHABLE MOMENTS

What genre of VO should you start with?

When you're starting out in VO, genres can seem a bit confusing. Which is the best genre for your voice? What genre is the most popular?

These days you really have to pay attention to what's in your VO contracts.

With all the AI and synthetic voices out there right now, you really need to check for this in all of your VO contracts and emails.

Are you aware of what your face is doing when you're reading a script?

Pay close attention to your face the next time you are reading a script. It's time to use the power of your face to help improve your reads

Can you get past burnout?

Let's face it, burnout is real. But is there a way to get past it and keep going? There are a few things you can do to help.

This is how to develop your listening skills to book more work voice acting.

Take the time to listen to other voice actors, listen not just to how they sound but to how are they approaching the copy.

Is coaching for VO different than coaching for acting?

It's called voice acting right? But how much acting is actually involved? If you were taking an acting class, do you still need VO coaching?

Get better at voiceover with your hands!

Using your hands and moving around in the booth can help you deliver a more authentic performance.

Why don't you sound conversational like the commercials on TV?

I hear you, the instructions say conversational but most of the ads out there don't sound conversational. What's going on?

Don't Panic! Creating a VO quote isn't that hard if you know what to include.

A potential client asks you to quote a VO job, and they need it back quickly. There are a few things you need to remember to include...

Don't leave money on the table when quoting non-broadcast work!

Non-broadcast rates can be tricky, especially with the buy-out terms and in-perpetuity. Know how to protect yourself and price it right.

How is it even possible to keep up with all the VO rate changes?

Let's talk about how to navigate rate structures so you get paid what is current, and what is fair.

E-learning should be fun, not just funny.

Humor is a great way to help people learn, but when you poke fun at the genre that you're voicing, it can be off-putting to your buyers.

Corporate Narration vs. Elearning. What's the difference?

It can be a bit confusing to tell the difference between corporate narration and e-learning. What's the difference?

Voice over is absolutely mental.

How do you floss your brain and your emotions so that you're taking care of your mental state? It makes a huge difference.

Make sure you have backups for your backups... Trust me.

Nothing is more frustrating and scary than your technology failing. So when it does go out, what kind of backups should you have in place?