Beginner's Luck in Voice Over
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. – Shunryu Suzuki Over the years, I’ve noticed that sometimes a funny thing happens to me and other voice actors I know; it’s what …
VO Technique Tip: Mess It Up, Then Get It Right!
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. For years I trained in classical flute. Anyone who has ever played a musical instrument knows how frustrating it can be when you hear how something should be …
Say It, Don't Spray It: Preventing Wet Mouth
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Preparing for a voice-over job is a funny thing. You have to first network to get the job, utilize your voice-over technique while sounding as natural as …
Play Time and VO Performance Prep
Do you remember when you were young and you used to play? Little kids role play all the time. They seem very intent on their goals, the land of make believe is strong in their heads, and yet it’s EASY. …
Optimize Your Voice-Over Technique Practice
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Optimizing your practice time on voiceover technique has several advantages. While you want to avoid rushing through your voiceover scripts, being more efficient at how you practice will make …
Best Liquids For Your Voice… and the Worst
For those of you who have read my earlier articles, I’m sure you’ve realized that I am all about keeping your voice AND your body healthy and at optimum power. This week, we’ll be looking at the best liquids for …
Finding Your Diaphragm
The following is from the Such A Voice archive, written by Catherine Marshall. Voice-over training requires a lot of talking! If you are not used to projecting your voice for a continuous period of time, your vocal chords may …
4 Tips for Nailing a VO Audition
You may have a slick demo, an awesome website, and a few friends willing to write fake testimonials for you, but if you really want to be a successful VO artist, you need to become an audition master. Doesn’t …
Get Your First Voice Over Gig This Week!
At suchavoice.com, we work with a lot of people just entering the voice over business. As you can likely imagine, we often hear the question, “How can I get that first paid voice over gig?” When a beginning voice over …
Keeping it Real: Commercial Voice-Over Tips
So you’ve probably heard it plenty from your coach: make it conversational! There are so many wonderful tips throughout the Such A Voice training program, and I’m sure many of you have been working through them. One of the challenges …
Juggling Life and Voiceover
“The trick to juggling is determining which balls are made of rubber and which ones are made of glass.” For some people, juggling many facets of their life is easy and they welcome the challenge, but for others, it …
To Rest and How Much To Rest, That Is the Question: VO Prep Tips
76” x 80”, 100 % Egyptian cotton ivory sheets (1200 thread count, of course), fluffy, white goose down pillows, comforter folded back, lights on dim, a spray of lavender on the pillow cases, Sarah Vaughn playing on the Bose. Stretch …