The Voice Actors Studio - Las Vegas NV
Develop your chops. Learn the business. Understand the technology. We help you... break on through.
So, here you are, a working VO pro. What’s that mean really? You’ve got the basics covered: performance, technical, and business. You know how to voice your genre of choice, your sound is clean and good, and you know how to track your money and look for work.
But what separates a pro from somebody who’s working, but new at it?
A couple of features of a pro (with thanks to audiobook Hall of Fame member, Simon Vance): [Read more…] about Tip12: Being Professional
Hello to all! It is my pleasure to introduce you to a funny and bright voice over actor, Jennifer Senkowski. Jennifer admits to always being fascinated in voice over but never considered it as a career option. She always loved documentaries but thought you needed to be an expert in a documentary subject to be considered for its narration. After further investigation she discovered that being a voice over actor was a viable career pursuit. Jennifer began her higher education with two years as a physics major switching to six years of vocal performance to become an opera singer. She performed in several operas in “pants roles” (any male character sung or acted by a female) and performed the mezzo-soprano role of Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro. [Read more…] about Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Jennifer Senkowski
Like it or not, we are business owners. It sounds good when I tell someone “I have my own business”, It gives me a sense of personal fulfillment. I secretly enjoy the kudos I get for having the courage to go rogue. “Dude, I’m the CEO – “Chief of Everything”, no one can fire me!” Independence. I get to put all of my own ideas into action, and I keep all the profits (well, minus taxes and the agency’s cut, if applicable). It’s power. But it’s a power trip that requires a lot of luggage. [Read more…] about Inspiration Corner: Love it, But Live it…Like a BOSS!
The Voice Actors Studio turns 3! Happy Birthday, TVAS!What do Valentine’s Day and The Voice Actors Studio have in common? Chocolate? Sweetness? Cupid striking? These are true statements, but no, not the answer I was looking for! On 2/14/15 TVAS opened their doors in Henderson, NV and held their very first workshop! How sweet is that?! Almost as yummy as a heart-filled box of chocolate!
I was nervous, excited, & giddy! Would anyone show up?! I had faith.
In 2010 I started hosting a pro-workout group for my voice-over-talent-friends. We had converted our formal living room into my home studio. A way better use of space! Who wants fancy furniture no one is allowed to sit on anyway? 😉 [Read more…] about Birthday Blog Love from Mama VO!
Hello to all my fellow voicers! Let me introduce you to Casey Eade, a vivacious voice talent filled with sparkle. Casey can’t recall a time when she wasn’t enamored with doing voices. She has been interested in acting and doing voices her entire life. Casey has done some improv and has a background in theatre. [Read more…] about Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Casey Eade
Over the last few years, some VO students I’ve known have gone charging ahead, for example, to book an audiobook gig—only to stumble and be surprised. They learned the hard way that their recording space/booth really was not as ready as they thought. They didn’t recognize the bounce in the booth that made it sounds like they were in a culvert or barrel.
Or they discovered that editing and mastering audio requires some knowledge and information they didn’t have yet, like what it really means to have an editing process. Or they posted audio at a website they thought was just fine—except for the really loud hiss in the background, which made their audio sound really bad.
At some point, sure, you’ve got to fledge, and take flight. [Read more…] about Tip 11: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Who doesn’t like falling in love? Dating: Collecting data. Is this person a giver or a taker? Do they fit inside my moral and spiritual compass? Do they mix Raisinets with their popcorn at the movies? Are they a good fit for me? All boxes checked, and you’ve found “the one”. They invoke some strong emotions: Euphoria, loss of appetite (or the opposite!), increased energy, anticipation, well, you get it. I get these feelings every time I get a juicy audition, or stumble on a great prospective client. I get it after I’ve completed an audition that I know I have a great chance at booking (we here at TVAS are well trained, so we have a leg up on all auditions…we book work! JMO). To paraphrase a speech I heard a long time ago, my work takes up a large part of my life, so I need to actually do the work that I believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what I do. If “the one” turns out to be “no one”, then keep looking, don’t settle. Voiceover is the one for me; I’m in love!
