This time of year, many people are in the gym, hoping to make good on their New Years resolution to get into shape.

If they’re smart, they start every workout with a warm up.

And you should do the same for every voice over audition or job, too.

But do you know what to do?

To be truly effective, warming up your voice for voice over takes a lot more than just spritzing a little water down your throat and saying “me, me me” like the old opera singer in a Bugs Bunny Cartoon.

In this week’s Inside Voice Over video training, I bring you the best vocal warmups that you can do quickly and easily before you turn on the mic.

I demonstrate them and teach them to you here…

After you watch the video, I want to know your thoughts. Do you regularly warm up your voice? Were my exercises easy to do?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments box. I want to read about what’s on your mind so I can support you.

Great Voice Company Voice Over Bootcamp

To your voice over success,

Susan Berkley,
Founder, The Great Voice Company

13 Comments

  1. Thanks Susan, I warm my voice in a similar manner+ the NBC announcers piece
    “one hen, two ducks”….etc.

    1. Susan Berkley says:

      Thats a new one I’ll have to try! Thanks MC

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  3. Thanks very much, Susan. As I do more voice-overs and reading aloud, I’ve definitely noticed that the vocal warm-up is critical. These are great, easy suggestions. All the best to you in 2016!

    Jen

    1. Susan Berkley says:

      Great to hear from you, Jen. Glad the warm ups are working for you!
      Susan

  4. Thanks Susan! The theory tips work very well.
    Thank you.
    I also get great advice from Nany Danials a voice coach in California.
    Sincerely,
    Daryl Corle

  5. Susan,
    Thank you for the tips on warming up my voice before beginning my VO scripts.
    I have been following you tips recently and find them to be down to earth and honestly applicable to what I am striving to become and that is a great VO Artist.
    Keep the tips coming.

    Valeri in Florida.

    1. Susan Berkley says:

      I’m so glad I could be helpful. Thanks Valeri
      Susan

  6. Ernie Hodge says:

    Hi Susan…Ernie Hodge here…Love this and all you lessons and tips…this is an extension of what I learned from listening to a tape of yours years ago. thanks so much….I hope to really go full blast this year with my voice over business starting later this year…I will be contacting you on this.

    God Bless you

    Ernie Hodge

    1. Susan Berkley says:

      Thanks Ernie! We’ll be waiting for you. Susan

  7. Susan, It’s possible I’ve had your “Speak to Influence” book now for about 10 years and it’s still my go to reference book when things crop up in my VO career. Your wisdom, encouragement and willingness to share your experiences continue to be motivating and helpful. Thank you, Becky

  9. Susan Berkley says:

    Hi Becky! Great to hear from you and I’m so glad the book continues to be helpful. Susan

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