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Live – Directed Voice Over Session

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This is GOLDEN material for all Voice Over Actors!

…Here’s a very cool listen into a “Directed Session” with me, another voice actor, the producer and the client – all working together over the internet!

The voices are being recorded live by the producer – and you’re hearing my recording that was made over Skype. Notice how the producer and client are directing us (the voice talent) – and how we provide them with multiple takes – each one sounding a little different than the last…

This is a perfect example of how voice overs get done it the 21st century! ;-)

PLEASE NOTE: This is an adult session with real-pros, so you’ll have to pardon us on some of the language – I give this a PG-13 rating.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!


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Thinking of producing your own voice over demo? Think again.

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Trying to produce your own voice over demo is like hitting the accelerator with the emergency brake on. I get inquiries on a daily basis from eager students who want to get into voice overs that think they can produce it themselves. Take it from someone who recorded his first demo into a Panasonic boom box. Don’t do it!

It is more important than ever that you have your demo produced by a professional voice over coach who knows the industry inside and out and what kinds of voices are being hired. A coach that can hear what you’re doing wrong and help you make the necessary corrections. A coach that can select the right scripts that match your particular voice and style.

One of the main reasons this is so important, is because agents and producers always seem to remember the lousy demos they receive. If you make the decision to do it yourself and then decide a couple of years later to get it done professionally, you may not always get a second chance. It’s imperative that you don’t waste your time and theirs.

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Voice Over Classes Aren’t Just For Voice Talents

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I know what you’re thinking. “I thought only people that wanted to get into voice overs take voice over classes. Not true at all.

When I was teaching classes around the country last year, I had all kinds of wonderful people take my class. Priests, CEO’s, Managers, Poets, etc. Were they there because they wanted to get into voice overs?

Maybe a few but most were there because they wanted to learn how to become a better speaker. How to take hold of a room full of clients. How to be a more effective Minister or Priest.

Voice over classes aren’t just for voice talents. In my classes, I worked with students on how to become a more efficient speaker by looking your audience members in the eye and connecting with them. Smiling as you speak and using your hands to help illustrate a story or point.

One most of the most important things you’ll learn in a voice over class is how to warm up your voice before you speak. I always did tongue twister and breathing exercises with my students. During the breathing exercises, people would walk by the classroom and think it was a yoga class.

So, even you’re not an aspiring voice talent, I would highly recommend taking a voice over class or get some kind of voice coaching over the phone. Especially, if you’re a CEO or Manager. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish with your voice when you’re done.

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