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Ready…set…warm up your voice for better voice over

by | Jan 15, 2016 | Voice Over Articles | 13 comments

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. M.C.Blair
    M.C.Blair on January 16, 2016 at 12:37 am

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

    • Susan Berkley
      Susan Berkley on January 23, 2016 at 2:17 am

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

  2. John
    John on January 16, 2016 at 12:44 am

    Give examples from the book you are referencing. That is appropriate marketing to value for customers.

  3. Jen Bose
    Jen Bose on January 16, 2016 at 12:53 am

    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

    • Susan Berkley
      Susan Berkley on January 23, 2016 at 2:19 am

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

  4. Daryl Corle
    Daryl Corle on January 16, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    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. Valeri
    Valeri on January 17, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    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.

    • Susan Berkley
      Susan Berkley on January 23, 2016 at 2:19 am

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

  6. Ernie Hodge
    Ernie Hodge on January 18, 2016 at 12:16 am

    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

    • Susan Berkley
      Susan Berkley on January 23, 2016 at 2:20 am

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

  7. Becky Kolemainen
    Becky Kolemainen on January 19, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    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

  8. Robert
    Robert on January 20, 2016 at 5:35 am

    Thanks for these: good stuff.

  9. Susan Berkley
    Susan Berkley on January 23, 2016 at 2:21 am

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