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Moats-ivation

by Melissa Moats | May 28, 2018 | Melissa Moats - Mama VO!

Hey Voicers, I’m feeling inspired, and I thought I'd share. Ya know what 18 years in as a voice over actor feels like? It's a blend of happiness, gratitude, accomplishment, and yet still always feels like I'm just getting warmed up. I love this business. I can't get...

Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Sandra Segrest

by Joy Kingston | May 17, 2018 | Joy's Talent Spotlight

Hello fellow voicers! In this segment, I am thrilled to introduce you to one classy lady and voice talent, Sandra Segrest. Sandra had been working for over twelve years at the Chicago Tribune in advertising sales when the 2008 recession hit her hard along with so...

Jacked Up: Taking Classes

by Jack de Golia | May 17, 2018 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips

There’s plenty of opportunity at the Voice Actors Studio to take “ongoing” classes. They’re how many times a week—twice? You can fill your dance card each month. And it’s good experience. Time in the saddle, time on the mic, time listening to others make choices...

Inspiration Corner: Practice Makes A Professional

by Sandra Segrest | May 17, 2018 | Inspiration Corner by Sandra Segrest

Holidays, birthdays, vacation season, and other special occasions sometimes give me an excuse to “take it down a thousand” and slack off my auditions. Yes, we should allow time for friends, family and fun; after all, that’s one of the reasons we work for; to live a...

Some Badass Moats-ivation

by Melissa Moats | May 17, 2018 | Melissa Moats - Mama VO!

I love this quote: “Maybe, if you put your disbelief aside, roll up your sleeves, take some risks, and totally go for it, you’ll wake up one day and realize you’re living the kind of life you used to be jealous.” ― Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass We bring about what we...

You Can. You Do. You Are.

by Sandra Segrest | Apr 30, 2018 | Inspiration Corner by Sandra Segrest

I have a little secret I’d like to share: I used to suffer from Impostor Syndrome. It’s a psychological disorder that says incredibly negative things to your brain: “You’ve made some great accomplishments (made a great demo…booked your first paying VO gig …got some...

Technophobia

by Jack de Golia | Apr 30, 2018 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips

Fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex devices and especially computers: — technophobe noun — technophobic adjective In voiceover, you have to lay your hands on a computer every day. You may be watching your iPhone for auditions or marketing yourself on...

Joy’s Talent Spotlight: John Pitacciato

by Joy Kingston | Apr 30, 2018 | Joy's Talent Spotlight

Hello fellow voicers! In this segment we are going to meet the suave and handsome John Pitacciato. John has an extensive background in live theater all around the world. He has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Hawaii and England. In addition to his live performance...

How Do You See it?

by Melissa Moats | Apr 16, 2018 | Melissa Moats - Mama VO!

The Voice Over Community rocks. I swear; near or far, every voice actor I know is super talented and extremely giving. We help each other out. We refer each other work. We lend our studios/gear/whatever when a fellow talent is in a pinch or needs help, you name it!...