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Voicebank.net’s New Voice Over Demo Critiquing Service

Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info | No Comments »

Voicebank.net, the standard in voice over delivery, is working harder than ever to help Voice Over Talent no matter where they are in their voice over Career.  Voice Over Talent take classes, work hard, spend money and create a demo, ...

Voicebank.net – the standard for digital audition delivery now offers VoiceOver Demo Critiques

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Posted in Actor, Beginners, Q & A, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – February 23, 2010 Voicebank.net, the standard in voice over delivery, is working harder than ever to help voiceover actors no matter where they are in their voiceover career. Voiceover actors take classes, work hard, spend ...

Voice Over Seminar in New York next Tuesday February 23rd!

Thursday, February 18th, 2010 Posted in Actor, Beginners, Marketing, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Joan Baker, and a panel of experts, will give you the inside scoop on how to launch and maintain a successful voice-over career. Becoming a successful voiceover actor isn’t just about having a standout voice, or inside connections, or even ...

NYU Voice Over Course & UCLA Online Course Open for Enrollment

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 Posted in Actor, Beginners, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

NYU SCPS "Voiceover: Beyond the Booth" Spring 2010 is now open for enrollment. March 24th - April 28th (6 sessions)  MORE INFO UCLA Extension ONLINE Class "How to Become a Successful Voiceover Artist" Spring 2010 is now open for enrollment. April ...

Anime Resource

Friday, September 4th, 2009 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, Interview, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction, blog | 2 Comments »

This week voice-over talent Peter Drew told me about Crunchyroll website, a great resource for those of you out there who either voice Anime, want to voice Anime, or just plain love watching Anime! (To learn more about Crunchroll ...

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

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in Actor, General Info, Marketing, Producer, Q & A, Talent Agent/Agency, Voice Over Instruction, Voice Over Question | No Comments »

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 ...

Secrets of Voice-Over Success event at The Times Center, July 29, 2009

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 Posted in Actor, Finding Work, General Info, Marketing, Q & A, Uncategorized, Voice Over Instruction | 1 Comment »

[caption id="attachment_955" align="alignnone" width="94" caption="Joan Baker, Author of Secrets of Voice-Over Success with the Neumann BCM 10"][/caption] On July 29th at 7pm sharp, at The Times Center in New York City, JOAN BAKER and PUSH CREATIVE ADVERTISING will once again unveil ...

“How to Become a Successful Voiceover Artist” UCLA Online Course Begins April 7th!

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Marketing, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Exciting news for VO artists…Johnna Gottlieb (former voice over agent) will be teaching an ONLINE voice over course through University of California Los Angeles. The course runs from April 7th -  May 12th. Course Description: “Talent and technique are just starting ...

Is ISDN necessary for your home studio?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Q & A, Technical, Voice Over Question | 7 Comments »

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 ...

“How to Become a Successful Voiceover Artist” UCLA Online Course Begins April 7th!

Monday, March 9th, 2009 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Marketing, Voice Over Instruction | 2 Comments »

Exciting news for VO artists…Johnna Gottlieb (former voice over agent) will be teaching an ONLINE voice over course through University of California Los Angeles. The course runs from April 7th -  May 12th. Course Description: “Talent and technique are just starting ...

The Staying Power of Improvisation and Voice Over

Monday, January 19th, 2009 Posted in Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | 2 Comments »

Last year I did a podcast interview with Improv Teacher and Expert, Bill Applebaum. I continue to receive great comments about the value and connection of improvisational acting and voice over acting.  This just reinforces the never ending importance of ...

Tress MacNeill Offers Advice to Aspiring Animation Voice Over Artists

Friday, December 19th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners | No Comments »

Yesterday, Animation World Magazine posted an interview they did with animation voice over talent, Tress MacNeill. "Tress MacNeille provides voices for many popular and classic animated series and features, radio and television commercials, narrations, video and computer games, trailers and promos. ...

Voice Actors Give GREAT TIPS on the “Non-Announcery” Dilemma

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | 3 Comments »

The post "How do you do non-announcery with announcery copy? Provoked a lot of comments. Seems it's an ongoing battle for us all. Check out these great tips from our audience and fellow VO actors: Tom Dheere had this tip: "Breathe, ...

Is There Life Beyond Radio? Randy Thomas Answers Again (Part 2)

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Technical | 2 Comments »

In yesterday's blog, Randy Thomas answered the often asked question,"Is There Life Beyond Radio" So many in radio wonder if being in radio automatically sails you right into a voice over career. Here's more of what DJ turned voice over ...

Is There Life Beyond Radio? Randy Thomas Answers.

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info | No Comments »

I'm always being asked if being in radio helps you to get work as a voice actor. So, who did I go to for the best answer? Previous radio DJ turned voice over superstar, Randy Thomas. For more expert advice ...

Looking for Voice Over Scripts and Copy?

Thursday, November 6th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Question | 2 Comments »

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 ...

Voice Over Workout Groups versus Voice Over Classes. What’s The Difference? (Part 2)

Monday, October 20th, 2008 Posted in Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

In last Friday's blog, Roy Samuelson of the Voice Over Workout Lounge answered questions like, "What exactly is a voice over workout group and what's the difference between a workout group and a voice over workshop?" In part 2, I ...

Voice Over Workout Groups versus Workshops…What’s The Difference?

Friday, October 17th, 2008 Posted in Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | 3 Comments »

Recently I attended Roy Samuelson's Voice Over Work Out Lounge, VOWOL here in LA. Each week, Roy has a different guest (casting directors, agents, producers) to give feedback to the participating voice actors. It got me thinking about the difference between Workout Groups and Voice Over Classes. So I ...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks Again To The Voice Over Doctor

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 Posted in Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Bill Holmes is “The Voice Over Doctor” in Voice Registry’s NEW podcast series. The “Doctor” will be taking voice over students through the paces of an audition, from a cold read to a hot performance. Bill is an award winning ...

The Voice Over Doctor Treats Again

Monday, October 13th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction, Voice Over Question | No Comments »

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 ...

Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin’s Roundtable (part 4) with Bob Bergen, Bill Holmes, Joyce Castellanos

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | 4 Comments »

Voice Over experts, Bob Bergen (voice of Porky and other Looney Toons characters), Joyce Castellanos (former audio director/producer for NBC, Disney Channel) Bill Holmes (commercial producer/director/demo producer/ The Voice Over Doctor) share their insights about the industry in this NEW! ...

Voice Registry Podcast- Part 3 of Tracy Pattin’s Roundtable with Bob Bergen, Bill Holmes, Joyce Castellanos

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Voice Over experts, Bob Bergen (voice of Porky and other Looney Toons characters), Joyce Castellanos (former audio director/producer for NBC, Disney Channel) Bill Holmes (commercial producer/director/demo producer/ The Voice Over Doctor) share their insights about the industry in this NEW! ...

Is The Pendulum Swinging Back To The Agents?

Monday, September 29th, 2008 Posted in Beginners, General Info | No Comments »

In part 3 of my podcast interview NEW Roundtable Series, Animation Voice Actor, Bob Bergen, Promo Director/Teacher, Joyce Castellanos and Teacher/Producer, Bill Holmes, toss around the notion that clients don't have time to listen to thousands of online auditions, going ...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin’s Roundtable Series: Bob Bergen, Bill Holmes, Joyce Castellanos part 2

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Voice Over experts, Bob Bergen (voice of Porky and other Looney Toons characters), Joyce Castellanos (former audio director/producer for NBC, Disney Channel) Bill Holmes (commercial producer/director/demo producer/ The Voice Over Doctor) share their insights about the industry in this NEW! ...

How To Succeed In The Voice Over Business Without Really Trying

Monday, September 22nd, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

In tomorrow's Voice Registry Podcast Roundtable Series (part 2)  Bob Bergen, Bill Holmes and Joyce Castellanos, all agree that to be successful in this business, you must bring YOU to the audition and the job. "Nobody in this business needs another ...

Voice Registry Podcast- New Series! Tracy Pattin’s Roundtable with Bob Bergen, Bill Holmes, Joyce Castellanos

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | 4 Comments »

Voice Over experts, Bob Bergen (voice of Porky and other Looney Toons characters), Joyce Castellanos (former audio director/producer for NBC, Disney Channel) Bill Holmes (commercial producer/director/demo producer/ The Voice Over Doctor) share their insights about the industry in this NEW! ...

Upcoming Animation Workshops by Bob Bergen

Thursday, September 11th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Thanks again to VoiceRegistry client Marian Massaro for this: "Bob Bergen is traveling to several cities this year to teach his 2-day Animation Voice-Over Workshop...Bob will be returning to Atlanta on Oct. 18 and 19 for his Workshop at Captive Sound ...

Another Voice Over Course at NYU begins September 17th…

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Johnna Gottlieb is teaching another voice over class this Fall at New York University and we highly recommend it.  Here's the info that we received from Johnna in case you're interested..."My NYU voiceover class “Voiceover: Beyond the Booth” is now ...

Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks Again To Female Promo Voice Over Star Randy Thomas (part 2)

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, General Info, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

Randy Thomas is one of the most recognized female voices in America. She has the distinguished honor as the first woman to announce the biggest and most prestigious award show in the world not once but a record breaking SEVEN ...

Don LaFontaine…more than just a voice…

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info | 5 Comments »

Though we had run into each other on a few occasions over the past 6 years, I officially met Don 2 years ago through our mutual friends Joan Baker & Rudy Gaskins.  Joan runs a successful Learning Annex Seminar in ...