Voice Over Articles

You’ve heard the saying “little hinges swing big doors.” Well in voice over I just discovered a little hinge, a simple performance tweak that’s been making a huge difference for my private coaching clients, and it can do the same for you. I’ve recently started singing lessons, something I’ve wanted to do for awhile. My…

Do you suffer from mic fright? Many people tell me they do. They say they’ve been dreaming about a voice over career and want it more than anything else. Yet when they actually start to perform they are gripped with anxiety.An Inside Voice Over subscriber wanted to know what alcoholic beverage he could drink to…

There was an article in the paper this weekend about the company that makes Fender Guitars, the classic electric guitar played by all the greats: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen. Those guys have chops – a virtuoso ability to play the instrument. This got me thinking. What are voice-over chops…

In voice over timing is everything, well almost everything. New voice over beginners often get so carried away with their performance they forget the commercial needs to fit within :30 or :60 seconds. Here are some thoughts on timing and how you can improve yours.First, take a look at the script. The timing should always be included somewhere up at the top. Most…

Are you consulting YouTube for voice over advice? Many people do. But there’s a hidden down side to those videos you might not be aware of that I explore in depth in this weeks Inside Voice Over video article. Scroll down for the inside scoop. You may be surprised at what I have to share……