Have you ever noticed that we never procrastinate about goofing off, shopping when you should be saving, overeating, having "one too many" or visiting those web sites you…hmmm…shouldn't be visiting? It's human nature to prefer to do what's easy and pleasurable in the...

When I was a kid I had a piano teacher who was a bit of a sadist. Whenever I hit a wrong note, he'd jam my finger with his pencil--a frequent occurrence. It took the joy out of practicing my favorite songs from the Monkee's Greatest Hits song book propped on the music...

Hope you had a fab holiday celebration! I spent some time over the holidays with my crystal ball, researching the state of the voice over union. And I gotta' tell you, I was surprised by what I read. Things are really looking up and there's never been a better time...

Planning a winter vacation? If so, you might be thinking about how you'll blend voice over and travel in the new year. I know a thing or two about this because I spend 6 weeks a year in Brazil and pack my microphone wherever I go. But know this-- it's not just the...

"You have a purpose. It will sometimes shimmer just out of easy reach... ... and it will sometimes be in your face, like a flashbulb." -John Carlton, author and copywriter Nice image, isn't it. Carlton's a friend and I think he really nailed the sentiment. What the...

At the Christmas Party at my condo last night I was chatting with a neighbor who recently retired. She said she loved her job, but she was able to retire at the same income she made when she was working . Problem is, she's miserable. She complains of being lonely and...

Have you ever tried to speak and felt like your lips were stuck together --like you've been sucking on a piece of corduroy? This, my friend, is dry mouth, and while it may be annoying in your day to day life, it can be a killer for your voice over career. Lip smacks,...

Hope you had a terrific Thanksgiving! I was at a pot-luck dinner in the Catskill Mountains of NY state with live music, kids, people of all ages-heaven! Today I thought we'd take a break from all the Black Friday madness to talk about the health of your voice-- it is...

One of the most frustrating things about being a voice talent today is that you rarely, if ever, get feedback on your auditions. Sure, maybe you'll get a "like" on one of the voice casting sites but that doesn't help when you don't book the job. The truth is there is...

As you grow your voice over business, one thing you can count on is that you will rarely, if ever work without a script (also known as copy). But scripts can be frustrating little buggers. Sometimes they are formatted weirdly or the punctuation doesn't make sense....