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In today's rapidly evolving landscape, where AI continues to make inroads into various sectors, including the voiceover industry, it's becoming increasingly common to hear concerns and misunderstandings about its role and impact. This apprehension, especially among professionals in fields traditionally dominated by human talent like voice acting, is not unfounded. However, it is essential to distinguish between warranted caution and unnecessary fear that distracts from our go

Have Your Friends and Family Told You That You Have a Great Voice? If you’ve heard, “You have such a great voice—you should do...

It is easy to get caught up in the hype and exaggeration of social media, particularly in voiceover groups where people often share their...

Breaking out of a cycle of negativity and low self-esteem can be challenging. So many of us have been told at some point that we’re not good enough, and it can be difficult to convince ourselves otherwise. This is especially true if you don’t have a lot of support when pursuing something you’re passionate about. But no matter the obstacles, you have to follow your heart. Growing up, I always wanted to do voiceovers but didn’t get much support, so I never thought it was possib

As a voice actor, ensuring that clients receive the best possible performance is of critical importance. That's why I was delighted when my latest client commented on how impressed she was with me doing multiple takes on a voiceover gig - it showed her that extra effort had gone into ensuring she would be happy with the results. This blog post will explore why it benefits both parties to always strive for excellence and surpass expectations to create remarkable projects and s

We just put together a fun two-minute video of some of our students and their experiences with UVT Coaching! If you're serious about...

How long have your friends and family hounded you to do something with your voice? We've all been there. The intake of compliments...

When you start marketing your voiceover business, you will occasionally run into some prospective clients who will turn you away because they are already using a P2P audition service. Don't shake your head and hang up your phone. I have a strategy that works! When a potential client tells me no thank you because they're already using a P2P service, here's what I do; I ask for 10 minutes of their time so I have the chance to build up a rapport. Then, I explain to them how it's

Ah yes. AI VO services. Alarmists have been spreading fear for years over the internet due to these services. However, I am here to tell you that I am actually grateful for them. In the past two years, I've been hired by at least a dozen brand-new clients due to unsatisfactory service quality. Nearly all of them said the VO sounded robotic and when they wanted changes, they were screwed! Many of them complained about the customer service of these companies as well. So while

There is nothing wrong with posting pictures of your home studio on social media but many skip the most critical part of the process of becoming a working voice actor. Learning how to do it! Buying gear and building your home studio should be a very exciting part of building a career but if you decide to throw acting skills on the back burner, you will be in trouble. Imagine having a good mic, preamp, headphones, monitors and your space is treated well. You're ready to start

If you're unfamiliar with P2P sites, they are audition services that charge voice actors a yearly fee to submit auditions for commercials...

First, being rejected by a talent agent is part of the business. It happens to all of us. Even pros who have been in the industry for...

Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. But, if you're a voice actor, it was around the corner in February! February may...

Yes, I am already talking about 2023! Many advertising publications, including Ad Age and Ad week, predict that 2023 could be a banner...

We're currently living in an era of the voiceover business where just a commercial demo is no longer enough. If your agent or client...

In this day and age of the voiceover business, it's rather challenging to make a comfortable living if you're not willing to put in...

I get this question all the time and it's a fair one! The truth is that no reputable voiceover coach will have the ability to predict...

How many times have we heard this classic tale? First, competition makes us better performers, so it should never be perceived as a curse...

When I started in VO in 1989, it wasn't necessary to have multiple demos. Generally, a commercial demo was all you needed. There was no...