by Jack de Golia | Feb 7, 2018 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips
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...
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by Jack de Golia | Jan 17, 2018 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips
There’s a lot of time spent auditioning and not booking. The key to surviving that is entirely up to the individual voice actor. It’s your choice whether to feel good or bad about things beyond your control. And how a client feels about your audition is COMPLETELY out...
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by Jack de Golia | Jan 5, 2018 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips
I think I’ve figured out the best way to book gigs: go on vacation. It never fails. I’m packing, shutting off the water, herding the cats into their carrying cases, and boom! My email sings out with a “Hey, could you do this rush job today?” thing. Now, were I to...
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by Jack de Golia | Dec 5, 2017 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips
Some people thrive on routines. Some enjoy complete chaos. To some, watching the morning TV show, eating the tried and true cereal, and getting out the door at 8:07 is the thing to do. How about you? How will you manage your freelance VO day? Is there a time for...
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by Jack de Golia | Nov 14, 2017 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips
There’s something that is your biggest ally and at the same time, your biggest enemy in your VO career. To find this resource/obstacle, go into your bathroom and look in the mirror. There it is: YOU! You have all the tools you need—maybe not completely trained,...
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