Mic’s Blog
Why Running a VO Business = Self-Parenting
Remember when you were a kid and your parents had to essentially bribe you to get chores done? You know. One of these: “If you put the dishes away, you can play on the trampoline.” Or maybe it was, “If you eat all of your vegetables, you can have a cookie.” Or in my...
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Give Up
Ever hear that 'doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will?' Well, I'd say that's pretty accurate. We've all had times where negative thoughts creep in and they play over and over on repeat in our minds like the occasional high-maintenance client who doesn't...
Jacked Up: I’m Not Booking, It Must Be My Mic
If your mic is doing its job—making you sound like YOU—then other than a bad recording environment bringing in bounce or echo from within your recording area, or extra noises outside your booth, like from your dog, kids, passing trucks, or your refrigerator—don’t...
Five Character Voice Development Tips
One of my specialties is character work—whether it’s an accent or a voice or just a different personality, I came out of the womb trying to make Mel Blanc proud. And one of the questions I get a lot from students is, “How do you do that?” My answer is always,...
7 Things You Should Do Before Every Voiceover Session
Let's talk session prep. It's so important to be as prepared as possible when working with your clients. Follow these steps to make your sessions more relaxing and fun - all while knocking your client's socks off! 1). Bring your A Game. Professionalism never goes out...
What You Need to Start Your VO Journey
Getting started is often the hardest part of any process—including starting your VO journey. Usually, it’s doubt and fear that stop us from getting the ball rolling. (“What if I’m not good enough?” “What if I can’t do this?”) Spoiler alert: You are good enough and...
Jacked Up: Voice Acting on VO’s “Bare Stage”
Recently, I had a class where for the first time, I couldn’t see the students. I was home sick, participating via Skype. Listening without seeing students allowed me to focus completely on what the student actors said. And I heard other things, too. There was calm...
Read to Express, Not Impress
When you step into the booth, do you find yourself overthinking? Worrying about what everyone else in the room is thinking? Worrying about how you’ll do—if you’ll read too fast, too slow, or if you’ll “mess up?” Overcoming overthinking takes practice, but learning to...
From the Cart-Before-the-Horse Dept.: Eight-Foot Blue Curtains
A student the other day was all pleased about his new gear. His dad had, without asking, went out and bought a package deal (RED FLAG—well-meaning, but untrained parent, “helping”). The package came with a USB mic and an interface and some cables. A USB mic. They plug...
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