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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 23, 20222 min read
What Led you to a Career in Voiceovers?
We all got our inspiration from somewhere. When I was a kid, my dad took me to several Minnesota Twins games at the old Metropolitan...
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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 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 10, 20222 min read
Putting the Passion into a Voiceover Performance
Whether it's a commercial or narration project, I always try to pull a personal experience out of my performance. This should be...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Avoid getting Tax Advice in Voiceover Forums
Ah tax time! Everyone's favorite time of the year, right? When my wife and I visit our CPA at tax time, I hear Tubular Bells from "The...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Hanging at the Gas 'N' Sip
Remember the movie, Say Anything with John Cusack? Yeah, this dates me a bit, but it was a great movie back in the '80s. Lloyd's buddies...
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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
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Fast Food Voice Hobbyists are not your Competition
Do you think a four-star restaurant chef panicked over the new McDonald’s value menu? Can you picture them in the kitchen sweating...
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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 19, 20222 min read
Do I need Pro Tools to be considered a Pro?
Absolutely not! Ignore the delusive dreck in blogs and VO books about "industry standards" and how you need to use Pro Tools to be...
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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 11, 20222 min read
Do I Really Need a Voiceover Coach?
Occasionally, new talents avoid voiceover coaching because they don’t think they need it. Unfortunately, thanks to misleading VO books,...
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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 6, 20222 min read
Want More VO Clients? Stop Selling, Start Engaging!
Whether it is Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin, I occasionally see talents posting links to their demos in comment threads when it doesn't...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 5, 20222 min read
Preparing for a Voiceover Job or Audition
When you prepare for a voiceover job or audition, it's essential to pay attention to the instruction on the copy. If this is a...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Committing to a Voiceover Business
Contrary to what you may read online regarding how to get into voiceovers, the commitment part can feel like climbing a mountain with a...
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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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