One of the most common mistakes I see while coaching students is one that’s rarely talked about. It’s a...
Archive for category: Voice Over Performance
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, one of my favorite mantras as a voice-over actor and...
If you’ve been in any live recording sessions directed by clients who aren’t necessarily voice-over professionals, then you’re likely...
Acting For Voiceover: If you believe you, we believe you!
Question: How can you tell a good voice-over performance from a not-so-good performance? Answer: Well, that’s kind of a...
The Power Grid: Energy (of all kinds) in your Studio
Those of you who know me are already aware of this (and greetings to those of you who I’ve...
It’s not the mic. It’s not the audio interface. It’s not how your room is treated, or which DAW...
If you are anything like me, you have spent most of your life avoiding commercials: turning down the volume,...
Spring allergies may be winding down, but unfortunately, the battle with mouth noise isn’t a seasonal one. It may...
In a commercial promoting her online Masterclass on acting, Helen Mirren casually walked on set, camera following her as...
Natural, Conversational, & Connected: Tips & Techniques For Commercial Voice Actors
“Casual and conversational; not announcer-y or character-y” “The tone should be conversational…” “Voice shouldn’t be too commercial-y or sales-y....