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What is Audio Description?

February 5, 2024 2:12 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
When I first started out in voice over, I mostly did commercial voice overs, as well as promo work for television networks like MTV and HGTV, “Tune in next week and watch the Property Brothers work their magic by turning a homeowner’s dream into a renovated reality!” I always got excited knowing my mom would… View Article
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My First Home Studio

January 22, 2024 10:27 am Published by Leave your thoughts
 When I first started voice over I was living in New York City, the big ole’ apple. This was before the “remote age” in voice over (or at least how we experience it today) where I would go into a physical office and audition for a voice over job. I would get the appointment… View Article
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New Year! What’s Next?

January 5, 2024 9:20 am Published by Leave your thoughts
Every time the year comes to a close, a tiny seedling of a list begins to grow in my mind… that quickly becomes a wild plant that is taking over my kitchen, threatening to bust through windows in its reach for the sun. Can anyone relate? And there isn’t just one list right? There are… View Article
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Working with Copy as a Radio DJ

December 15, 2023 2:23 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
As a radio DJ, I often read pre-written scripts or advertisements on air. It’s essential to deliver these messages in a way that keeps my audience engaged and ensures the timing is perfect. So, how do you self-direct as a radio DJ and handle commercial copy like a pro? Sometimes, I encounter scripts that could… View Article
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How Improv can Help You Play

November 17, 2023 4:22 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
When I first started learning about voice over, many…ahem..many moons ago, I had just finished studying theatre at a conservatory in New York City. I had a lot of acting tools, but little experience in acting — onstage or behind the mic.  I loved comedy and would go see shows at Upright Citizen’s Brigade, a… View Article
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Self-Care in a Busy World

November 10, 2023 4:43 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
Self-care is vital to maintaining overall well-being and leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle. With the constant demands of work, new or continuing voice over clients, relationships, and personal responsibilities, taking the time to prioritize self-care is more important than ever. This isn’t the first time we’ve addressed this and it won’t be the last, because… View Article
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New Client Jitters

November 3, 2023 4:08 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
In the world of voice-over, it’s actually a lot like any other business when it comes to having customers. The goal is to have a robust list of repeat clients, people who come back to you again and again because, dang it, you’re awesome. It’s about building long-term relationships. You communicate effectively. You get clear… View Article
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Ghosted

October 18, 2023 11:22 am Published by Leave your thoughts
Well, well, well everyone. It’s that time of year again. The houses are decorated and everyone’s sweet tooths are in high gear without any guilt, “It’s Halloween!” I mumble with a mouth full of snickers, arms wrapped around a plastic pumpkin filled with treats, clinging to it for dear life. It’s a great time of… View Article