The Power of Empathy in Voice Acting
Voice acting isn't just about funny voices. It's about real connection. Discover the power of voiceover to touch hearts and change lives...
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Oct 233 min read
From Wart Cream to Anime: The Tara Sands Voiceover Journey
Tara Sands is a name familiar to many in the voiceover world. But how did this New Jersey native get her start in the industry?
Aug 72 min read
Why Voice Actors Love Explainer Videos
Discover why explainers are a voice over favorite: fun, lucrative, and a unique storytelling challenge.
Jun 121 min read
Ask Me Anything With Carolina Ravassa REPLAY
Missed the AMA with Carolina Ravassa? Catch up here and learn about how she became a voice actor and star of Overwatch!
Apr 32 min read
Voiceover Genres: Are they even real?
Voiceover genres: are they real or just a myth? Discover the essentials of storytelling, voiceover training, and genre training...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
I Love Explainer Video Narration
I love narrating Explainer Videos! How did I get started? What have I learned...?
Jul 5, 20232 min read
I Love eLearning Narration
Have you ever found something that you just can't get enough of? For me, that thing is narrating eLearning voiceover projects!
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Why I Love Working from Home
I've been working-from-home for over 17 years. But am I truly an expert? Read on for my tips & tricks so you can decide for yourself...
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Improve Your Work-from-Home Flow
Gillian is back! And we are discussing home studio set ups & the items that make our workflow a dream...
Jun 14, 20223 min read
What I Learned Teaching Voiceover To Children
I had the pleasure of being a guest artist at OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy. What did I learn from working with kids...?
May 3, 20222 min read
Theater Training vs Voiceover Training
Lately I've been thinking about my theater training vs. my voiceover training. Did they complement each other? Contradict each other?
Mar 22, 20223 min read
Coverage Tips
What does "coverage" mean in the voiceover industry? When should you and shouldn't you provide coverage? If so, how?
Jan 24, 20222 min read
3 Tips for Giving a Great Audition
Auditions are a big part of many voice actors' business model, but most don't know how to do it effectively. What do I mean by that...?
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Talent vs. Skill
As a voice actor, how important is talent? How important is skill? Is one more important than the other?
Nov 23, 20213 min read
What Kind of Voiceover Coach Do You Need?
Different voiceover coaches have different styles. What kind of voiceover coach do you need to help you realize your potential?
Sep 21, 20213 min read
3 eLearning Narration Tips
eLearning narration, requires you to flex a specific set of muscles quickly and effectively. With that in mind, here are three tips...
Jul 20, 20213 min read
Parsing
Parsing is what I call an "ism". Most of the time it's a bad habit but it's also one of many narration tools at your disposal...
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Shakespeare, Part 2
Last week, my wife and I went to see the Shakespeare in the Park production of 'Merry Wives'. We've never been and it was amazing!
Jun 1, 20212 min read
The New VO Strategist Blog!
Welcome to the new VO Strategist Blog! Well, it's not exactly new. The content is exactly the same now it's parked at VOStrategist.com/blog.
Mar 30, 20213 min read
Voice Acting and Webinars – The Not Silent Blog 3/30/21
There are a lot of voiceover-related webinars out there. Heck, I’m leading eight of them in April alone! It may look like five webinars...
Feb 23, 20212 min read
Voice Acting and the Explainer – The Not Silent Blog 2/23/21
I’ve been narrating Explainer Videos since 2006 and blogging since 2008. I can’t believe that in all that time I’ve never blogged about...
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Voiceovers and the Lead-In – The Not Silent Blog 01/26/21
What’s a lead-in? In the context of voiceover auditions, a lead-in is when you improvise some lines related to the spot just before you...
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Voice Acting And Shakespeare – The Not Silent Blog 12/01/20
I love Shakespeare. It’s a little-known fact that before I became a voice actor, my plan was to be a Shakespearean actor. I even went to...
Nov 3, 20202 min read
Voice Acting and Connecting – The Not Silent Blog 11/03/20
Connecting with your copy is critical to being an effective voice actor. Here’s a lesson in NOT connecting… About thirteen years ago, I...
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