How to Make Money in Radio Imaging Voice Over By Susan Berkley Next time you listen to the radio pay attention to the voices you hear on the air. There's music or talk and a show host, of course. But there are also other incidental voices that speak the station call...

Do all the moving parts to a successful voice over career make your head spin? Well, you came to the right place. Here are my favorite ways to banish voice over worry and  help you stay relaxed and focused as you grow your career. 1. Drain The Brain We often can’t...

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 often...

Thinking of getting started in voice over? Made your demo and ready to launch? No matter where you are in your career, the right talent agent can really give things a boost. But how do you find an agent who can really help your career? What A Talent Agent Can Do For...

Years ago voice talent could count on the luxury of having a booth director—someone to listen and shape their reads in auditions. Today that luxury is almost non- existent. When you record from your home studio, you’re on your own. Beginning talent tell me they feel...

Many newcomers to voice over don't understand the difference between sound proofing and sound isolation. A sound proof room is resistant to the passage of sound. A completely sound proof recording space can be expensive and difficult to achieve in a home studio, but...

As a voice over artist, you’ve got to be ready to audition and respond to clients’ needs at a moments notice.You can always book yourself out during vacations and let people know you’ll be unavailable, but many people prefer to bring their mic and laptop to record...

In my students lately I’ve observed an issue you may never have thought of that could be holding you back from the voice over success you deserve. In fact it’s one of the root causes of the problem I call “GrtGR” or “Getting Ready To Get Ready.” This surprising...

A few years back I had the good fortune of hosting an audio book workshop with producer John McElroy and famed voice over audio book narrators Alan Sklar and George Guidall. Guidall had a great insight about the role of the narrator. He said he "sees himself as a...

Mouth noise can be a real occupational hazard for voice over talents. Some producers will even stop hiring you if you can't get the problem under control. Ouch! But never fear, there are many things you can do to reduce or eliminate mouth noise. Here's how to get to...