Top 6 ‘Best Practices’ for Productive Voice Over Practice Sessions By Susan Berkley You don’t need me to sell you on the benefits of practice I’m sure. We all know it makes perfect. But what’s the best way to practice your voice over skills to improve and get more comfortable behind the mic? Turns out there…
By Susan Berkley Nothing beats face time for making a lasting and favorable impression that can lead to work. There are many networking organizations you can join but one that is specifically useful to voice talent is MCA-i.org, an organization of media communications professionals, including many producers of commercials, corporate audio and documentaries. There’s…
By Susan Berkley There are a lot of moving parts to voice over success. Training, demos, performance, auditions, home studios, finding voice buyers who will appreciate your talent and the skills you bring to the table. When we work with emerging talent our primary goal is to help them gain clarity so they can make…
Do You Know Your Voice Over Archetype? By Susan Berkley One of the most frustrating things for voice over beginners and experienced pros is giving voice buyers, producers and casting directors exactly what they want. In the old days we auditioned live at an agent, client or casting director’s office. And while it was…
Voice Over and Your “Artistic Itch” By Susan Berkley The other day I was talking to a friend of mine who owns a major voiceover recording studio in New York City. He has a truly great voice. Started out in radio and parlayed his interest in audio production into a multi-million dollar business. You…