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What the heck is muck-struck? It means astonished, which describes how talents are feeling after taking Trish Basanyi's game-changing...

A voiceover demo is the most important tool you'll need to have a chance to succeed in this business. It's your calling card and it's a...

The only thing a radio announcer and voice actor have in common is they both sit or stand in front of a microphone. However, they are two...

I grew up in a family where my mother wouldn't accept any career unless I had the title of "Reverend" in front of it. She passed away two...

So, you've completed a voiceover training program and you have your demos ready to go. Now what? You have to SEND THEM OUT! I know you're...

This may be one of the most popular questions I see in VO forums on social media. New talents hear about these pay-to-play audition sites...

Don't ever assume you're not the right fit for a gig! If your agent sent the audition to you, they have confidence in your ability to...

Throughout the long tenure of my voiceover career, I've had a lot of success finding clients through email marketing but it took a while...

Self-directing during a voiceover session with a client can become a costly habit. When you're new at voice acting, it will be tempting...

When I was in radio years ago, Clear Channel came along and gobbled up all of the small stations and took the fun out of working in...

So you booked your first agency gig. Congratulations! Here are seven suggestions on what you should and should not do! 1. If the session...

What are pay-to-play sites? These are audition sites, where you pay an annual fee to audition for as many projects as you would like....

Getting a professionally produced voiceover demo is an investment, but a ton of work goes into it. I purchase different music tracks and...

So you've done plenty of research and you've decided to start your own voiceover business. How do you find a good voiceover coach? The...

Listening is such an essential skill, whether learning the business or when you're recording voiceovers. It should never be taken for...

When starting a career in voiceovers, it's easy to get locked in on recording gear. Buying that shiny microphone will always sound more...

In short, yes! Voiceover demos are your calling card and a must for not only your website but if you want to be considered for talent...

One of the biggest myths in the voiceover business is that you absolutely need a talent agent to succeed. This could not be further from...

Should I Start With Low Rates? When you're starting out in voiceovers, it will be tempting to work pro bono or on the cheap just to win...

"How do I get started?" I hear this question every day and it's a good one. Simple. By getting started. I know this sounds like a...