You've heard the saying "little hinges swing big doors." Well in voice over I just discovered a little hinge, a simple performance tweak that's been making a huge difference for my private coaching clients, and it can do the same for you. I've recently started singing...

Do you suffer from mic fright? Many people tell me they do. They say they've been dreaming about a voice over career and want it more than anything else. Yet when they actually start to perform they are gripped with anxiety.An Inside Voice Over subscriber wanted to...

There was an article in the paper this weekend about the company that makes Fender Guitars, the classic electric guitar played by all the greats: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen. Those guys have chops - a virtuoso ability...

In voice over timing is everything, well almost everything. New voice over beginners often get so carried away with their performance they forget the commercial needs to fit within :30 or :60 seconds. Here are some thoughts on timing and how you can improve...

Are you consulting YouTube for voice over advice? Many people do. But there's a hidden down side to those videos you might not be aware of that I explore in depth in this weeks Inside Voice Over video article. Scroll down for the inside scoop. You may be surprised at...

My Inside Voice Over video last week on talent caused quite a stir. Thanks for all the positive comments. I've got more for you about talent this week as I explore how to become a master voice talent. Where is everybody? Driving around the New York City area where I...

Summer's almost over and it's time to start putting your voice over plans in gear! 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...

My Inside Voice Over video last week on talent caused quite a stir. Thanks for all the positive comments. I've got more for you about talent this week as I explore how to become a master voice talent. Have you read Malcom Gladwell's book "Outliers"? Gladwell says,...

This week, inspired by the Olympics, I have a lot to say about talent. How do you know if you have the talent for voice over? How do you know if you will embarrass yourself or waste your time and money trying to get started? Look, some people are just not cut out for...

Ever wonder if you should change your name for your voice over career? Many people do. Changing your name means extra paperwork and if you decide to do it legally, it means LOTS of extra paperwork (and some hefty lawyers fees as well.) It used to be that unusual,...