Back when “Daydream Believer” was playing on every scratchy-sounding car radio, my parents gave me the songbook of The Monkees Greatest Hits and an upright piano to go along with it.
They also hired a piano teacher with bad breath and a penchant for digging a pencil into my finger every time I hit a wrong note.
Ever have that happen to you?
I tried to practice– honest I did, and fantasized about taking my lessons in a gas mask.
I stuck around long enough to learn the notes in the treble clef and then gave it all up for Girl Scouts and the guitar.
So listen, I understand if the thought of practicing your voice over skills makes your eyes glaze over– maybe we had the same piano teacher.
But you must practice consistently, even for a mere 10 minutes a day, if you want to develop your voice over chops and get anywhere in this business.
Now here’s the thing.
There’s a right way and a wrong way to practice voice over. Like learning an instrument, doing it wrong can set you up for a lifetime of bad habits.
So in this week’s Inside Voice Over video training blog, I’ve got some very practical exercises you can do starting today that will really help you develop your skillset.
Watch this week’s short training video Here Now
After you watch the video be sure to leave a comment. I always love to hear from you so I can support you as you grow your voice over career.
To your voice over success,
Susan Berkley
Founder, The Great Voice Company
PS. Ready to take the next step? Go here now for a voice consultation with our talent advisor and my Voice Over Start Here beginners training program. https://greatvoice.com/vo-start-here/
Thanks so much, Susan, for your always helpful advice!
Glad you appreciate it Deborah 🙂
Susan, Thanks for this tip. Your timing for me is perfect timing since I just completed my private VO lessons with Randy Dean and your how to practice tips are exactly what I need to do before I make my demo. Like the visual that the “tape and Ape” brings up in my head for motivation to do the practice.
Looking forward to helping you with your demo after your foot is better!
Fantastic advice! Thank you Susan.
You’re welcome Teddy!