Voice Coaches

Audio Dramas have a rich history dating back to the Golden Age of Radio in the early 20th century. Radio dramas, also known as “old-time radio,” were immensely popular, captivating audiences ...

https://voicecoaches.com/return-of-the-audio-drama/

At Voice Coaches, we talk a lot about telling “everyone you know” about being a voice actor. There are a few typical responses we tend to get, like, “Well, I’m not a professional voice ac...

https://voicecoaches.com/tell-everyone-you-know/

“How-to” videos can become a crucial element in delivering informative content across various platforms. We’ve all been scrolling over various aforementioned platforms (much to our friends�...

https://voicecoaches.com/voice-over-in-how-to-videos/

An interesting thing happened to me the other day, well, two things actually. The first was “‘not so good’ interesting,” and the second was “‘pretty great’ interesting.” The first...

https://voicecoaches.com/avoiding-a-scam/

In the nuanced realm of voice acting, the act of connecting means more than mere vocal execution—it is a twofold strategy. First, it’s important to connect with projects for which you are the...

https://voicecoaches.com/connecting-a-twofold-approach/

Let’s delve deeper into the concept of “take” within the realm of voice-over work, a term that echoes loudly within the walls of recording studios. Imagine yourself nestled in the comfortin...

https://voicecoaches.com/2-takes-in-voice-over/

We often discuss the trend in today’s voice-over industry toward performances that are conversational, real, and relatable. Equally, we explore strategies for embodying these qualities when app...

https://voicecoaches.com/the-who-in-who-are-you-talking-to/

 When I talk about different genres of voiceover work with beginners, sometimes, while uttering the word “corporate” as I discuss corporate narration, a look takes over their face that is si...

https://voicecoaches.com/corporate-narration/

Recently, I found myself scrolling through heaps of titles on my beloved audible app, looking for my next listening experience. Would it be a murder mystery? Or how about a guilty pleasure beach ...

https://voicecoaches.com/the-history-of-audiobooks/

First of all, let’s talk about what a PSA is. PSA stands for Public Service Announcement. Now, who exactly is qualified to make these, you may ask? The government? A not-for-profit organization...

https://voicecoaches.com/what-is-a-voice-over-psa/

When I first started out in voice over, I mostly did commercial voice overs, as well as promo work for television networks like MTV and HGTV, “Tune in next week and watch the Property Brothers ...

https://voicecoaches.com/what-is-audio-description/

Taking care of your voice during the harsher winter months is essential to ensure your voice remains healthy and in top shape. Cold and dry winter air can have a negative impact on your vocal cor...

https://voicecoaches.com/taking-care-of-your-voice-during-the-winter-months/

 When I first started voice over I was living in New York City, the big ole’ apple. This was before the “remote age” in voice over (or at least how we experience it today) where I would ...

https://voicecoaches.com/my-first-home-studio/

Every time the year comes to a close, a tiny seedling of a list begins to grow in my mind… that quickly becomes a wild plant that is taking over my kitchen, threatening to bust through windows ...

https://voicecoaches.com/new-year-whats-next/

As a radio DJ, I often read pre-written scripts or advertisements on air. It’s essential to deliver these messages in a way that keeps my audience engaged and ensures the timing is perfect. So,...

https://voicecoaches.com/working-with-copy-as-a-radio-dj/

When I first started learning about voice over, many…ahem..many moons ago, I had just finished studying theatre at a conservatory in New York City. I had a lot of acting tools, but little exper...

https://voicecoaches.com/how-improv-can-help-you-play/

Self-care is vital to maintaining overall well-being and leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle. With the constant demands of work, new or continuing voice over clients, relationships, and persona...

https://voicecoaches.com/self-care-in-a-busy-world/

If you’re a voice-over artist, you know that headphones are your trusty sidekicks in the world of vocal wizardry. They help you hear every nuance of your performance and ensure your voice comes...

https://voicecoaches.com/headphone-showdown/

In the world of voice-over, it’s actually a lot like any other business when it comes to having customers. The goal is to have a robust list of repeat clients, people who come back to you again...

https://voicecoaches.com/new-client-jitters/

Well, well, well everyone. It’s that time of year again. The houses are decorated and everyone’s sweet tooths are in high gear without any guilt, “It’s Halloween!” I mumble with a mouth...

https://voicecoaches.com/ghosted/

In today’s digital age, it’s become almost second nature for many of us to look at our phones constantly. From checking social media notifications (and scrolling endless videos of people play...

https://voicecoaches.com/disconnect-to-reconnect/

Setting boundaries in personal and professional space is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and ensuring overall well-being, “You go ahead and eat dinner without me while I d...

https://voicecoaches.com/mastering-the-art-of-boundaries/

Having more than one channel for sourcing voice over work is an important aspect of maintaining a thriving business. The truth is, there can be slow periods for companies and industries that you ...

https://voicecoaches.com/having-more-than-one-channel/

Are you feeling down in the dumpy dumps lately? Or maybe just feeling a whole lotta “meh.” Balancing work, voice-over (full or part-time) and life, ain’t always easy my friend. We’ve hear...

https://voicecoaches.com/boost-your-mood-with-food/

Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon that affects many people, from accountants to voice actors, regardless of their industry, achievements, or success—sometimes characterized by self-doubt...

https://voicecoaches.com/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-in-your-career/

There are many benefits to keeping a journal, both personally and professionally. Not only can it help improve your writing skills, which you use to communicate with clients, but it can also serv...

https://voicecoaches.com/the-benefits-of-journaling/

Finding the right balance between work and life can be challenging for many people, even if you love what you do for work (sometimes it’s hard to say goodnight to the world of voice-over!) The ...

https://voicecoaches.com/finding-a-work-life-balance/

Music therapy is a powerful and effective form of music that promotes healing and improves overall well-being. I mean, we all know what it’s like to be driving home from a bad day at work drown...

https://voicecoaches.com/benefits-of-music-therapy/

 We sit a lot. We may sit all day at a full-time job while we are starting out in voice-over, or recording an audiobook. If we edit our voiceovers, we may be sitting for a while then too. We s...

https://voicecoaches.com/take-a-stand-against-sitting/

Pro Tools has solidified its position as the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for decades due to its unparalleled recording, editing, and mixing capabilities. The seamless integr...

https://voicecoaches.com/gadget-corner-pro-tools-intro/

I was recently asked by a friend if I wanted to join her voice-over workout group. I immediately said yes, even though a small part of me, even after all these years of doing voice-over, felt a l...

https://voicecoaches.com/workin-it-out/

Many doctors suggest maintaining good mental health is vital to living a happy, fulfilled life. It’s time for us all to start self-caring by making an effort to prioritize our well-being – no...

https://voicecoaches.com/mental-health-matters/

I read a lot of material about voice-over. I read books, blogs, articles (I’d be scouring the supermarket, reading the backs of diapers if they had anything about VO on them), and any resource ...

https://voicecoaches.com/the-power-of-voice-by-denise-woods-book-review/

Ever feel like you can’t function without that extra cup of coffee? Okay, let’s get real..that third cup of coffee that is the dregs at the bottom of the pot, lukewarm, but still full of caff...

https://voicecoaches.com/benefits-of-a-good-night-of-sleep/

Staying hydrated is one of the pillars essential for maintaining good health. Not only does proper hydration help regulate body temperature, but it also aids digestion, helps flush out toxins fro...

https://voicecoaches.com/dont-wait-hydrate/

We all want to stay healthy and avoid getting sick during flu season or throughout the year, don’t we? I don’t know a single person who fantasizes being surrounded by used tissues while watch...

https://voicecoaches.com/sick-and-tired-of-getting-sick/

I think it’s safe to say we all have days when we feel in need of either more motivation, inspiration, or a good dose of old-fashioned energy. The thing is, no matter how down we feel, it can b...

https://voicecoaches.com/finding-your-motivation/

   I can imagine, dear reader, how the title of this blog alone might make you think I’m nuts. We voice actors work hard to get the kind of jobs that inspire, excite, and pay us well. I’m s...

https://voicecoaches.com/referring-someone-else/

I’ve been in voice-over now for quite some time. I trained and made my first demo in New York City back in 2002. Wow, time flies! I remember back then the main focus was commercials and animati...

https://voicecoaches.com/an-unexpected-job/

   In the world of sending audio files, whether it is a finished voice-over job from your home studio to a client, an audition for an agent or online casting site, a sample read for an author�...

https://voicecoaches.com/its-all-in-the-label/

I remember when I first started doing voice over work. Being new to it, I often wondered if I was doing it “right.” Sometimes that wondering would turn to worry and my “inner critic” woul...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-critic-vs-supportive-witness/

So, whenever we get a script as a voice actor, along with the text we see punctuation, right? It can be an exclamation mark or a question mark, an ellipsis or a semicolon, etc. Those punctuation ...

https://voicecoaches.com/blogs-punctuation/

When we are learning how to be a voice-over actor, we often think about who we are talking to and what we want to be sharing with them. Sometimes, we slip into self-doubt that we are conveying a ...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-a-game-of-trust/

What happens when we get a piece of copy that we can’t relate to, maybe it’s even something we can’t stand?    For example, let’s say someone is deathly allergic to chocolate and they ...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-saying-something-you-dont-like/

   In the past, I would often hear the term “accountability partner” on my voice-over community pages and talks with my VO peers. I had never had one though, and when I did set out to find ...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-accountability-partnership/

  When interacting with a client, whether they are an old, new, or potential client, it’s easy to get caught up in “anxious emailing,” as in: I don’t want to ask too many questions or th...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-its-okay-to-ask-questions/

    What is a “flub?” Well, it’s that moment when our mouths seem like stubborn children throwing a tantrum, refusing to cooperate with us when we try to say a word or phrase. It’s the...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-how-to-handle-a-flub/

   Historically, the voice actor was responsible for one thing: being the voice. However, these days, in many cases, some voice actors are juggling lots of brightly lit balls — some of which ...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-the-jugglers-life/

   As a voice-over professional, we are our own small business. While we may focus on prospective clients, we ultimately want the bulk of our customers to be the ones we are already serving. As...

https://voicecoaches.com/blog-thank-yous/