Busy? Who isn’t!
Many people postpone getting started in voice over because they think it will take too much of their time.
But finding the time to get started and succeed is actually easier than you think.
If you can find at least 30 daily minutes of free time you can start a voice over business or money hobby while still working a full-time job. Many people can do this comfortably during lunch or on breaks.
Your home recording space
Most people enjoy getting started by setting up a simple “Level One” studio where they will record auditions from home. Believe it or not, the best place to record is in the closet! But you can also get a pretty good sound by recording in the corner of a quiet room. Prop some pillows or hang a comforter behind your mic.
Your microphone
There are hundreds of microphones to choose from, from inexpensive USB mics that plug into your computer, to top-of-the line models for professional recording studios. To get started, you can purchase a very good sounding USB mic for under $200. I have several. One for my iPad, another for travelling and another for quick auditions at my desk. In my recording studio I use an AKG 414, which is a good mic for my voice.
Your telephone
In a good focused hour, you can make about 20 phone calls to introduce yourself to voice over prospects, such as the producers you’ll find at www.mandy.com . Do this a few times a week and you can “meet” hundreds of people every month.
Your training
Training classes, like our Voice Over Bootcamp Recording Studio Immersion Experience, are given on weekends Our next Bootcamp is at Clear Tracks Studio in Clearwater Florida December 6-8. Questions? Call 800-333-8108 x229 or bill@greatvoice.com
Your auditions
I’ve written about this before but the key is not to agonize over your auditions. It’s a numbers game so get them done and out the door fast.
Your first gig
Many voice over jobs can be done in the evening and delivered the next day. If you have a booking during business hours some people use their voice over talents to fake a sick voice, but of course I don’t condone this at all. (wink, wink)
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