What’s Happening with Voice Over in Canada? Part 2

In part 1 of my interview with Canadian voice actor, Debbie Munro, I asked her how she got into voice over and what are the differences between the U.S. and Canada. -Tracy Pattin Here’s part 2 of my Q&A with her. TJP: Are there advantages of voice acting in the U.S.? DM: There are many advantages to voicing in the U.S. but today’s times are proving it doesn’t matter where you...

What’s Happening with Voice Over in Canada?

As the world continues to get smaller with technology, connecting us to the far reaches of the globe, it begs the question, how are voice actors in other countries are faring? Canadian voice actor, Deb Munro, shares her insights about her international career. -Tracy Pattin Working internationally as a full-time voice performer Debbie has a long list of credits including her newest as voice of the...

International Radio & Creative Production Summit

I thought I’d check out Bob Souer’s blog to see what he’s been up to and voila….He’s got news about another event for voice talent! And it’s the same weekend as the Voice Over Conference (August 8th & 9th). Check out Dan O’day’s International Radio and Creative Production Summit and of course go over to Bob Souer’s blog! -Tracy Pattin var...

Push Creative Interview with Don LaFontaine

More than just “The Voice”, Don is a man of great humor, integrity and worldly knowledge. In the last year, I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him during a number of seminars we’ve attended together. He is a fantastic storyteller. The interview below was conducted by my friend Rudy Gaskins, CEO & Executive Creative Director of Push Creative, a high-end branding...

The San Francisco Voice Over Market- Q&A with Voice One’s Elaine Clark

I’ve known Elaine Clark for years, when I began studying voice over in San Francisco. Elaine’s very successful school, Voice One , is one of San Francisco’s best known places to train for voice over (and on-camera acting). Not only is she a great teacher, Elaine is a successful voice talent and actor. I interviewed her recently about her school and the San Francisco voice over industry. -Tracy...

Part 2 Q&A : Voicebank.net’s Amber Dahlin talks about Websites and Marketing

Online marketing has become key to the voice over career. In yesterday’s Q&A blog with Voicebank.net’s Amber Dahlin, she talked about how Voicebank.net and Voice Registry fit into to our high tech world and help the voice actor move forward in their careers. Amber has been with Voicebank.net for 9 years so she’s seen a lot of changes. Today, she talks about effective marketing...

Q&A with Voicebank.net’s Actor Services Sales Director, Amber Dahlin

Most people in the voice over world have heard of Voicebank.net by now, so I thought it was time to ask Sales Director of Voicebank’s Actor Services division (since 1999) Amber Dahlin, a few questions, especially because she seems to have the pulse on the voice over industry. -Tracy Pattin TJP: What’s the most common question you get from voice over talent? AD: “How do I get my demo...

The New Way to Market your Voice

In 2005, Bob Souer forged a new way to get his voice out there…in cyberspace. He started The Voiceover Boblog. It was a time when almost no one was blogging about the voice over industry. In my interview with Bob (Tuesday March 11th podcast) he talks about how he’s expanded his opportunities through blogging. (and helped others) -Tracy Pattin Here’s an excerpt: TJP: Your blog is...

“The Big Give” for Voice Actors-Sharon Feingold talks about giving back

Voice talent, Sharon Feingold has found a way to combine her voice over career with charity through her initiative and association, Stars at Bedtime. In my blog interview with her she talks about how she helped start this endeavor and how voice talent and other actors can get involved. -Tracy Pattin TJP: You believe in giving back and started Stars at Bedtime. What is that? SF: Stars at Bedtime would...

A Slice of Voice Over Life- Sharon Feingold Shares Her Story

Sharon Feingold left the world of academia (a degree in psychology from George Washington University then on to an MBA in marketing from Georgia State) for a career in voice over. She used her business savvy to propel her forward in this competitive industry. Not only did she find a way to be a very successful voice talent, she also found a way to make it more meaningful helping to start a charitable...