Q & A with Voice Actor Tom Wahl: Part 3

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

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

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...

Choosing a Microphone for your Voice Over Business

Choosing a microphone is an important part of the voice over talent’s home studio setup.  But, with such a wide variety of microphones on the market it can be a bit overwhelming to choose which one is best for your home studio. I came across Edge Studio’s ‘Voice Over Microphone Selector’ and wanted to share it with the voice over talent community.  If you decide to check...

The Don LaFontaine Voice-over Lab, September 2, 2009, presented by the S.A.G. Foundation.

A message from Joe Cipriano: “The Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab will keep Don’s legacy of giving back to the community alive. The Lab will be at the SAG Foundation Actors Center and feature 2 state of the art recording studios and a classroom where voice actors will be able to hone their craft. Seminars will be taught by the best in the business and the studios will be available for actors...

A Voice Over Class Offer You Can’t Refuse?

Longtime voice over teacher Bill Holmes is quite the entrepreneur. You can actually make money for taking his intro class. Tracy Pattin Check this out: Want to make an easy $50? Or even $100? Have a friend or two interested in getting into the Voiceover Industry? Bill Holmes, “The Voiceover Doctor,” is starting up Introduction to Voiceover classes. There are still a few spots left that...

Is ISDN necessary for your home studio?

Here’s a question that we received today from a VO artist who is just beginning her career…“As a newbie, starting out in the business, is it worth the extra expense for me to get ISDN service in my home studio?” What do YOU think? Is it worth the investment in ISDN service for one’s home studio at the beginning stages in their career? Are agents more likely to represent...

Looking for Voice Over Scripts and Copy?

I found some VERY helpful info today (via VO talent Bobbin Beam’s blog website) to share with you! Bobbin writes: “Unbelievably cool. Courtesy of Edge Studio’s Voice Design Group there’s a place for voiceover folks to view and have free use of practice and demo scripts. This resource is excellent for working on copy privately or to print and take with you to voice workout classes....

The Voice Over Doctor Treats Again

In tomorrow’s podcast, (Tuesday, October 14th) The Voice Over Doctor (Bill Holmes) works with returning new student, Bill Miltenberger. We’re following Bill’s career as he makes his way to getting a demo and an agent. But first, he’s taking voice over classes and now, he’s adding Improvisation classes to his skill building. Bill’s practicing reading copy aloud everyday...

Think Less, Feel More! says Promo Expert Joyce Castellanos

In tomorrow’s final episode of our NEW Roundtable podcast (Tuesday, October 14th) animation actor Bob Bergen, commercial producer/teach,Bill Holmes and promo producer/teacher Joyce Castellanos share their insights. “Think Less, Feel More” coined by Joyce seems to sum it all up when it comes to the secrets of voice over success. Our panel of experts agrees that simply bringing yourself...