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

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 superstar Randy Thomas had to say. And check out her new book, Voice For Hire.

-Tracy Pattin

Here’s what she said:

“Take a Pro Tools class at AFTRA offices in LA or any city that offers them. Find a Mac store and go to their classes. If you are lucky enough to be working on the radio right now, read “Voice For Hire” and take the action steps necessary to move forward WHILE you are employed. If you are currently out of work, get a day job that will support you enough to begin studying and creating your next career.

It is not an easy transition for everyone, but taking acting classes will help you find the tools to help you define the voice you will need to win auditions and get into the game. You already have one big thing going for you. YOU are comfortable in front of a microphone, and that is a big ONE thing! Many actors cannot translate their talent into the tight proximity of the microphone . Give certain actors a stage on which they can bring their physicality and move around bringing a story to life is one thing, but not all can step inside a four by four foot booth and bring to life a piece of commercial copy, without taking their eyes from the page, and do so, all while bringing the spot to conclusion  within 30 or 60 seconds. I think your advantage of having a comfort factor at the mic can be a big advantage to those who move forward with care, effort, passion and enthusiasm. So good luck and let me know how it’s going.”