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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started in Voiceovers-Without the Hype, Fear, or BS
So, you want to get into voiceovers. Awesome. Now, before you buy a $1,500 microphone, sign up for six different pay-to-play audition sites, record a homemade demo in your bedroom, and start planning what you’re going to do with all that money somebody on social media promised you would make in the first 30 days, I’d like to help. There is an enormous amount of good information available to beginning voice actors. There is also an enormous amount of absolute bullshit, and unf
Terry Daniel
Aug 1611 min read


The Practical Audio Production Workshop
This four-session workshop is designed for voice actors, podcasters, musicians, and content creators who want to record, edit, mix, and deliver cleaner, more professional audio—without getting buried in confusing jargon or unnecessary plug-in overload.
Terry Daniel
Jul 282 min read


UVT Voiceover Demo Samplers
I put together a few voiceover demo samplers to showcase some of the production work I have done for our students. Many students have gone on to book work regularly and secure representation with talent agencies. Commercial Demo Sampler Video Game Character Demo Sampler Radio Imaging Demo Sampler If you're interested in coaching with us, getting some demos produced or both, visit the training programs page or contact us direct via the chat or contact page.
Terry Daniel
Mar 51 min read


2027 Is Coming. Is Your Voiceover Demo Ready?
If you’ve been putting off getting your professional voiceover demo produced, I want to give you a little motivation to finally get it done. There’s been plenty of noise lately about AI voices, cheap synthetic narration and every new piece of technology that is supposedly going to replace voice actors. But while all of that gets the headlines, the advertising and content business continues to grow. Industry forecasts are pointing to continued growth in digital advertising, vi
Terry Daniel
Sep 12 min read


Ask Terry Anything: 8 Voiceover Questions Answered
Here are some of the most popular questions from Friday’s “Ask Terry Anything About Voiceovers”, along with my answers. If you’re getting started in voiceover, you probably have questions. A lot of them. And unfortunately, there is a LOT of voiceover information floating around online—some great, some outdated, and some that sounds like it came from somebody who bought a USB microphone on Tuesday and became a guru by Thursday. 😂 So instead of making this complicated, here ar
Terry Daniel
Aug 306 min read


Not All Voiceover Advice Is Good Advice
Facebook groups, Reddit threads, LinkedIn communities and other voiceover forums can be incredibly useful. You can meet other voice actors, compare experiences, learn about gear, talk about auditions, discuss rates and occasionally pick up a really valuable piece of information. I participate in these conversations myself, and there are absolutely good people sharing good information. But there’s something every newer voice actor needs to understand: not everyone giving advic
Terry Daniel
Aug 234 min read


37 Tabs Open: Welcome to the Voiceover Journey
There are going to be times in your voiceover journey when it feels like somebody dumped a 1,000-piece puzzle on the floor and then casually said, “Okay… build a career.” Training, recording, editing, demos, marketing, auditions, equipment, rates, clients, social media, websites—and somewhere in the middle of all that, you’re apparently supposed to remember to breathe. I get it. As someone with ADHD, I know that overwhelmed feeling very well. Some days my brain has 37 tabs op
Terry Daniel
Aug 93 min read


The Teacher, the Toy Microphone, and the Drama Director
Three Things That May Have Saved My Life When I was a kid, three things changed the direction of my life: Mrs. Harmon, Mr. Microphone, and Mr. Varner. That may sound like the beginning of a strange joke, but each one saved me in a different way. I was extremely introverted as a child and struggled with serious bouts of depression from a very young age. I was awkward, painfully shy, and constantly felt as though I didn’t quite fit anywhere. I didn’t know where I belonged, and
Terry Daniel
Jul 214 min read


Don’t Let Uncle Naysayer Write Your VO Story
Uncle Naysayer doesn't get to write your story. Do your thing. Work at it, study with a qualified coach, practice, take direction, and be willing to sound imperfect while you learn.
Terry Daniel
Jul 194 min read


Ask Terry Anything About Voiceovers
Today's "Ask Terry Anything About Voiceovers" generated some great questions, so I thought I’d share the four most frequently asked, along with my answers. 1. “Did the 4th of July discounts expire?” Not yet... but they will soon! Our 4th of July promotion is still available through Monday, and the savings are pretty significant on select coaching programs. If you’ve been thinking about getting serious about voiceover training, now is a great time to reach out. Send me an emai
Terry Daniel
Jul 102 min read


Don’t Spend Your Life Wondering “What If?”
Starting something new can be scary. Starting a new business can be even scarier. And yes, voiceover is a business. It may look fun from the outside, and it absolutely can be, but once you start learning what is really involved, it can feel overwhelming. Coaching, demos, recording equipment, auditions, marketing, editing, rejection, clients, agents, home studios — suddenly the thing you were excited about starts looking like a giant mountain. That nervous feeling is normal. I
Terry Daniel
Jun 213 min read


The Real Cost of Cheap Voiceover Jobs
Every voice actor wants to book work. That’s especially true when you’re newer to the business and trying to build momentum, gain experience, and develop relationships with clients. When a job comes along, even at a lower rate, it can be tempting to say yes just to get something on the books. I get it. We’ve all been there. You see a project come through, the client seems nice enough, and you think, “Maybe if I do this one for a lower rate, they’ll come back with more work la
Terry Daniel
Jun 214 min read


How My Voiceover Demo Process Works
People occasionally ask how I produce voiceover demos, so here’s a simplified look at my workflow: Every great voiceover demo starts with the right material, which is why I write original scripts for every talent I work with. No recycled scripts, no copy-and-paste jobs, and no material pulled from someone else’s demo. Your scripts are created specifically to showcase your voice, personality, range, and the kind of work you want to book. Once the scripts are ready, you’ll reco
Terry Daniel
Jun 163 min read


Top 15 Most Popular Voiceover Demo Genres
Recently, a study was conducted on the top 15 most effective voiceover demos. This was based on a survey of around 100 talent agencies, production companies, and ad agencies. I remember starting back in 1989, when everyone had a commercial and narration demo on cassette! I had commercials on side A and industrial narrations on side B. I still use it to market myself today. Kidding! But it does make for a nice vintage decoration in my studio. Without further delay, here are t
Terry Daniel
May 282 min read


Breaking Down the Script Like a Pro
Below are four short scripts (15 seconds or less), each with a different read style—and how to break them down the right way. 1. Conversational / Real Person Read Script: “Ever notice how your coffee gets cold the second you sit down? Yeah… we did too. That’s why Ember keeps your drink at the perfect temperature, from first sip to last.” How to Break It Down: Who are you talking to? A friend. Not an audience. One person. What’s the tone? Relatable, casual, slightly amused. Ke
Terry Daniel
May 62 min read
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