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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 ...

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 ...

Are Voice-over jobs on Craigslist safe to audition for?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, Q & A | 4 Comments »

We may buy a car or furniture off craigslist, but I want to know how safe you feel answering a craigslist ad for voiceover or on-camera work?  Tell us about your experiences... Erica L. Kelly COO videovoicebank.net

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 ...

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 ...

Jeff Kafer Shares More Audio Book Tips (Part 2)

Friday, March 6th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing, Q & A | No Comments »

In yesterday's Voice Over Q&A, Jeff Kafer shared tips about getting narration work in the audio book world. Today, he talks about the process of narrating an audio book and the rates. TJP: What's the process once you get the job? JK: ...

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

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in General Info, Q & A | 1 Comment »

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 ...

What’s Happening with Voice Over in Canada?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Q & A | No Comments »

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 ...

International Radio & Creative Production Summit

Friday, May 16th, 2008 Posted in Marketing, Q & A | 1 Comment »

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). ...

Push Creative interview with Don LaFontaine

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Interview, Q & A | No Comments »

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. ...

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

Friday, April 25th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Marketing, Q & A | No Comments »

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 ...

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

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Q & A, Uncategorized | No Comments »

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 ...

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

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Marketing, Q & A | No Comments »

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 ...

The New Way to Market your Voice

Monday, March 10th, 2008 Posted in Marketing, Q & A | No Comments »

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 ...

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

Friday, March 7th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Q & A | No Comments »

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 ...

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

Thursday, March 6th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Q & A | No Comments »

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 ...

The Arkansas Voice Over Market

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in General Info, Q & A | No Comments »

It's often helpful to hear about voice over markets beyond Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. With so many voice actors having clients and agents across the country, it's good to know the smaller markets. I came across Soundscapes ...

Do Casting Directors Still Improve the Odds?

Monday, February 11th, 2008 Posted in Casting Director, General Info, Marketing, Q & A | No Comments »

A few weeks ago I auditioned for a casting director; a rare occasion in this high tech world and even rarer....I got the job! So many of us audition via email across the miles for agents we've never met or ...

A Slice of Voice Over Life- From Suits to Sweats

Monday, February 4th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Marketing, Q & A | No Comments »

So many of us dream of getting out of our dreaded day jobs to jump into something that pushes our creative envelope. Some actually take the leap of faith and do it. This launches my series, "A Slice of Voice ...

Which Agency Can I Trust?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Q & A | No Comments »

Here's a question that we received a few days ago: "Please send me info on Voice Registry…I would appreciate any guidance on how to find the reputable agencies and avoid the shady ones." Even though we work with many Union and ...