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 stand of…
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 for a newcomer to break…
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 gear you’ll…
“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 heck am I here for? What’s my map…
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 having nothing to do…