NATION’S TOP VOICEOVER ACTORS REVEAL CAREER SECRETS FOR CHARITY

August 27th, 2010 by Erica Kelly 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 22nd — VOICEBANK.NET IS PROUD TO BE A PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR “THAT’S VOICEOVER.”  AN EXPERT PANEL OF TOP VOICE-OVER ACTORS, TALENT AGENTS AND AD EXECUTIVES PROVIDE A CRASH COURSE FOR THOSE SEEKING CAREERS IN THE EXCITING WORLD OF VOICEOVER ACTING. AND ONE LUCKY AUDIENCE MEMBER WILL WIN A CHANCE TO BECOME THE VOICE OF AN ON-AIR TV PROMO FOR A NETWORK...

THIS SUNDAY: Free Live Video Chat with Bill Farmer, the Voice of Goofy

August 20th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
Voice Over Actors you have the opportunity to participate in a LIVE VIDEO CHAT THIS SUNDAY EVENING with the VOICE OF GOOFY – BILL FARMER! Thanks to Bobbin Beam’s Blog, I learned about this FREE ONLINE EVENT and wanted to help spread the word!   The LIVE VIDEO CHAT is taking place THIS SUNDAY, August 22nd at 7:00pm (PST)/10:00pm (EST).  For details and how to register/RSVP visit Kevin...

Voicebank Meets Sadie Medley, Leslie Jane and Stacey Stahl in Portland, Oregon

August 18th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
Erica Kelly and I began our day in Portland, Oregon on Monday sipping tea and talking with voice over teacher Sharon Bierut.  Later, we met up with three other Portland locals for a cup of coffee and more voice over industry conversation.  We discussed a variety of voice over topics with Sadie Medley (voice over artist), Leslie Jane (voice over artist and teacher), and Stacey Stahl (owner of the...

Voicebank Visits Portland, Oregon and Meets Voice Over Teacher Sharon Bierut

August 18th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
Erica Kelly and I visited the Portland, Oregon market on Monday.  We had the wonderful opportunity to meet a few of Portland’s local industry professionals and learn what resources are available to voice over actors in Portland. We first met with voice over teacher (former agent) Sharon Bierut. Sharon worked as an agent for over 20 years in New York at CESD before moving to Portland where she...

Rodney Saulsberry Books Now Available in Voicebank’s Store

August 17th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
You Can Bank on Your Voice and Step Up to the Mic by Rodney Saulsberry are now available for purchase through Voicebank’s online store. About You Can Bank on Your Voice: Do you think you have what it takes to make it as a voice-over artist? “YOU CAN BANK ON YOUR VOICE” helps you discover the magic in your voice and turn it into a profession that could make you rich! Take a journey through...

For the LOVE of Voice Over

July 29th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
In Part 1 of my interview with voice actor Tom Wahl posted earlier this month, Tom shared the advice that was given to him by Don LaFontaine: “if you truly love voiceover with all your heart and it’s your passion, rehearse/practice every day and don’t give up. You will make it.  Only those who truly love voiceover will be the ones who will make it.“ This theme of LOVING Voice Over was...

Q & A with Voice Actor Tom Wahl: Part 3

July 27th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
In Part 1 of my Q & A with Voice Actor Tom Wahl, Tom let us know how long he has been a student of voiceover, who inspired him to get into the biz, and what advice Don LaFontaine had given to him.  Last week in Part 2, Tom shared additional advice from his voiceover coach Don Morrow and which resources he has found helpful with his continued voiceover education.              Here’s...

Q & A with Voice Over Actor Tom Wahl: Part 2

July 20th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
In Part 1 of last week’s Q & A with voice over actor Tom Wahl, he shared how long he has been a STUDENT of voice over, WHO inspired him to pursue a voice over career and this INSPIRING ADVICE from Don LaFontaine: “if you truly love voiceover with all your heart and it’s your passion, rehearse/practice every day and don’t give up. You will make it.  Only those who truly love voiceover...

Q & A with Voice Over Actor Tom Wahl: Part 1

July 13th, 2010 by Amber Dahlin 
EDUCATION, INSPIRATION and STAYING POSITIVE.  Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss the role of education and inspiration with dedicated voice actor Tom Wahl.  Tom maintains a positive attitude as he works toward building his voice over business.  His love for the voice over industry is contagious… Whether you are new to voice over or have many years under your belt, I think you will...

Don La Fontaine Voice Over Lab at the SAG Foundation

July 11th, 2010 by Stewart Wilson-Turner 
Over 300 voice-over and entertainment industry professionals and celebrities showed up for the Friday, June 25 invitation-only opening of the highly-anticipated SAG Foundation Don LaFontaine Voice-Over Lab, located at the SAG Foundation Actors Center in L.A.’s Museum Square. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a steady stream of good cheer flowed through a crowd of prominent voice-over artists including...