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As I make my way past 30 years of experience as a working voice actor, I get to hear plenty of client and agent stories. For example,...
Terry Daniel
Jun 10, 20222 min read
Should I work with coaches who are voice actors?
You may think the title of this blog might be a little silly, but you may be surprised at how many voiceover coaches lack experience in...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Once I book some gigs, I will invest in coaching!
At UVT Coaching, we appreciate every inquiry we get but there is a particular detouring narrative amongst new talents looking to get into...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 5, 20222 min read
Don't Pigeonhole Yourself
Quality coaching and getting a few demos produced should always be the number one priority when it comes to having a chance to succeed in...
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Terry Daniel
May 13, 20222 min read
A Speedy Race to the Bottom
Bottom feeder voiceover services are making a killing with YOUR money! Not only do they charge their clients ridiculously low rates, but...
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Terry Daniel
May 7, 20222 min read
Can I Book Voiceover Work Without Agency Representation?
One of the biggest misconceptions in the voiceover industry is that you need a talent agent to book work. This is not the case at all....
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Terry Daniel
May 4, 20222 min read
A Voiceover Coach Should Direct Your Demo Session
It's easy for new talents to call around to different recording studios and ask them to do their demos. Most will say yes. The problem is...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Working with Coaches who are Voice Actors
You would think that most voiceover coaches were practicing what they teach. It seems like a no-brainer, right? However, you would be...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Age is Irrelevant in the Voiceover Business
You're never too old to start a voiceover business. I get calls all the time from talents younger than I am, thinking they're too old to...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Going the Extra Mile in a Voiceover Career
The extra mile is a mark of excellence! It discloses your level of dedication, determination to earn repeat business, and willingness to...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 18, 20222 min read
200 Auditions or 200 Clients?
Auditioning is a part of everyday life in being a voice actor but you don't need to put all your energy into auditioning on P2P sites or...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 12, 20222 min read
The Joy of Producing a Voiceover Demo
Whether it's a commercial, narration or character demo, I take pride in ensuring that every clip on a demo gives the talent the best...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Finding your Niche in the Voiceover Industry
Success in the voiceover business doesn't always mean immediately finding your actual niche. This can take a couple of years to establish...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Which Days Work Best for Marketing VO?
Based on my thirty years of experience in voiceovers, Wednesday and Thursday remain the best days of the week to call and email potential...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 29, 20221 min read
It Doesn't Take 100 Voiceover Clients
Having success in the voiceover business doesn't mean you need 100 clients. Sure, you may end up working with 100 clients throughout your...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 26, 20222 min read
I Need To Make Money Fast!
Suppose this is your mindset. If it is, you're better off buying lottery tickets. Starting a voiceover business isn't a quick cash grab....
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Terry Daniel
Mar 13, 20223 min read
Preparing for a Voiceover Demo Session
So, you've had plenty of coaching, you have your scripts, and your demo session is lurking on the calendar. It's easy to feel a little...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 9, 20223 min read
Dispelling Voiceover Myths
In this era of social media and the Internet, it's easy to fall into a rabbit hole of misinformation. So, let's dispel some of the most...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 9, 20221 min read
UVTC Student Spotlight
Christine Killian knocked it out of the park during her voiceover demo session at Winterland Studios in Minneapolis. One of the UVT...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 2, 20221 min read
Finding Your Character Voice
Character voices are a big part of the voiceover world, and many talents want to explore this genre to see if it’s something they could...
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