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Terry Daniel
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Intro to VO Audio Editing Class
So, you have your home studio all set up but perhaps you're struggling to sharpen your ear and your methods for getting that audio in...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 27, 20222 min read
Don't Rush The Voiceover Demo
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 23, 20221 min read
Be A Global Voice Actor
Thanks to technology, we live in an era where you can work with clients all over the globe. So don't feel like you only need to work...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 22, 20222 min read
A Political Megaphone Could Harm Your Business
While it's hard to resist the urge to take your political megaphone out on social media, be careful that you're not becoming a propaganda...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 19, 20222 min read
Don't Force a Voiceover Performance
We all have days where we stumble over copy, and can't seem to find our groove when executing a commercial or narration script. It's easy...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Ode to Mr. Varner
Junior High was a tough time for me. You know how it is when you're at the awkward age of 14. I was bullied quite a bit during this...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Radio announcing isn't voice acting
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 15, 20222 min read
The Importance of a Support System
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 13, 20222 min read
Voiceover Demos: Send Them Out!
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 11, 20221 min read
What Is The Best Website For VO Gigs?
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Social Media Marketing: Don't Be A Salesperson
Every year, I get about a dozen or so brand new clients from various social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. So start...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 7, 20222 min read
I'm Not The Right Voice For This Project
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 6, 20222 min read
Direct E-Mail Marketing
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Don't Slip On The Snake Oil
When you're searching for a reputable voiceover coach, avoid companies who guarantee success and use buzzwords and phrases like...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 2, 20222 min read
The Dangers Of Self-Directing
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...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Work Less For More
Just like many industries on social media, you're going to get your fair share of misinformation. For example, one of the biggest myths...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 30, 20222 min read
What's Your Next Step?
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 29, 20221 min read
Talent Agency Booking Tips
So you booked your first agency gig. Congratulations! Here are seven suggestions on what you should and should not do! 1. If the session...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 28, 20222 min read
What About P2P Sites?
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....
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Terry Daniel
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Recording While You're Away
Just because you're on vacation, it doesn't mean you can't record an audition or a voiceover project for your client. My wife and I are...
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