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Look! Something Shiny!
Hey look! Something shiny! Yes, we have heard a ton of jokes about ADD. I've been known to come up with a few of them myself. For...
Terry Daniel
Jul 20, 20224 min read
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The Microphone Doesn't Book You Work
We see a lot of cool pictures of home studio setups on social media. Expensive mics, preamps, headphones, monitors, you name it!...
Terry Daniel
Jul 15, 20222 min read
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I Hate Cold Calling!
It's true. I do! But it's an important step we all must take to get voiceover clients. Unfortunately, fear of rejection is often the...
Terry Daniel
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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Voiceover Demo Sessions via Zoom
Welcome to the era of the voiceover business, where you can record your voiceover demo from home while your coach directs you via zoom!...
Terry Daniel
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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How The UVT Coaching Team Came Together
Several years ago, my workload became too much to handle. I was juggling between voiceover bookings and coaching newcomers. I needed some...
Terry Daniel
Jul 5, 20223 min read
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A Voice Actor and Radio Announcer Walk into a Bar...
I spent about six years in radio back in the 90s. I can tell you from experience that being a radio broadcaster is nothing like being a...
Terry Daniel
Jun 29, 20222 min read
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It's Not Always About You
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 16, 20223 min read
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Marketing your eLearning Narration Demo
If you're unfamiliar with eLearning, it's a structured course or learning experience delivered electronically. Live or pre-recorded...
Terry Daniel
Jun 12, 20222 min read
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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...
Terry Daniel
Jun 5, 20222 min read
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I Almost Quit VO
During the start of my career, I was fortunate to have booked a few clients right away but I hit some bumps in the road and started...
Terry Daniel
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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The Importance of a Good Recording Space
You see it on social media all the time. Pictures of recording gear in not-so-good recording spaces. Don't neglect one of the most...
Terry Daniel
May 24, 20222 min read
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The Gear Lust Problem in Voiceovers
We could preach about how important it is to learn performance skills all day long and most people who are just starting in voiceovers...
Terry Daniel
May 20, 20222 min read
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It's More Than Just Reading Words
When I receive a short 30-second voiceover script from a client, my first thought is, "Ah, this is a quick and easy one!" But it never...
Terry Daniel
May 16, 20222 min read
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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...
Terry Daniel
May 13, 20222 min read
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Tips for a Better Voiceover Performance
Posture If possible, stand when you record your script. Good posture will help you maintain good breath support, making it easier to...
Terry Daniel
May 11, 20222 min read
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Respect Yourself and the Business
Over the weekend, I couldn't help but notice the Fiverr cultists attacking a well-known and successful voice actor on another social...
Terry Daniel
May 10, 20222 min read
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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....
Terry Daniel
May 7, 20222 min read
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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...
Terry Daniel
May 4, 20222 min read
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The Art of Negotiating a Voiceover Rate
Clients from all over the globe are seeking voice talents to lend a voice to their projects. Commercials, narrations, IVR prompts, promos...
Terry Daniel
May 2, 20222 min read
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Don't Obsess About Your Audio
The audio quality from your home studio setup is important but it's equally important not to overthink your sound. It's easy to get...
Terry Daniel
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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