May 15, 2023. Undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students at Pace University in NYC were ready for their big day. Two thousand of them. Their hard work was done. Mine was just beginning. Fact: voice-over actors are usually heard and not seen. We’re the disembodied voices of GPS systems, public transportation announcements, animated characters in cartoons, […]
Best Practices
Curious how this voice over actor celebrated March Madness?
Teaching voiceover artists and medical illustration artists. That’s how. Through this month, a rather cold and unforgiving March, I’ve been working hard to influence and engage the next generation of voice actors and those in mid-career who seek to improve their craft. After coaching for several years now and seeing the results in the blossoming […]
How to Find a Top-Notch Female Voiceover
I’m an advocate for talented voiceover artists, regardless of gender identity. Today it’s more important than ever to have all voices represented- and that includes gender-neutral people and people of all different ethnicities. , No matter the voice, a conversational sound is vital in today’s market, and research shows that female voices inspire more trust […]
Back to School-Back to Life
It’s October. Some people are back in school. Some people are back in the office. I don’t know anyone who thinks we’re back to normal. Looking out my window the leaves are turning colors in the Hudson Valley and the Berkshire Hills, and I’m reminded that change is the only constant we can count on. […]
More About How Tongue Twisters Help With Voice Acting
Why do we love them so much? Or do we hate them? They can be fun and frustrating, but more than silly ways to pass the time, tongue twisters help people young and old, of all nationalities and personalities. Whether you’re a voice actor or a newscaster, a child learning to speak or a politician […]
Best Practices When Working with Voiceover Talent
What is the best process for adding voice to your creations and what are the best practices for working with voiceover talent? If the budget allows for the added expense, casting directors and agents are still a valuable way to find the voice for your project. When there aren’t the funds or time to go […]