Mic’s Blog

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...

The Easier, Softer Way To Get Clients

by Sandra Segrest | Apr 16, 2018 | Inspiration Corner by Sandra Segrest

Now that I have your attention: News Flash: There ain’t an easy way to do it. Ok, so I pulled a bait and switch on you, but it needs to be said. As a Business Development professional, i.e., a hunter for new business, I have worked in various industries over the...

Jacked Up: Venturing out, Part 2

by Jack de Golia | Mar 28, 2018 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips

Should you spend the travel and expense of going to a big VO conference? Find colleagues who went last year. Add up all the travel, food, lodging, and conference fees. Can you cover it? Will you have money left for the gear you need or for that pay-to-play site...

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...

Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Jack de Golia

by Joy Kingston | Apr 16, 2018 | Joy's Talent Spotlight

Hello fellow voicers! It is my pleasure to introduce you to a fascinating voice talent, Jack de Golia. Jack began his voice over journey in 2009 soon after moving to the Las Vegas area. His interest was piqued when he noticed a class in “Voice Over” being offered at...

Inspiration Corner: Spring Cleaning

by Sandra Segrest | Mar 28, 2018 | Inspiration Corner by Sandra Segrest

Spring... a time for renewal and regeneration! Time to put up the boots, coats and sweaters, and see if you can fit into last year’s summer clothes, or maybe you stuck to your fitness resolution and they just might be too big? Either way, time to do some refreshing of...

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!...

What’s a Character?

by Jack de Golia | Apr 16, 2018 | Jacked up: Talk and Tips

What’s a character? Some student voice actors look all eager to jump in, doing their impressions of somebody famous or their worst nightmare high school math teacher. Some folks have the “deer in the headlights” look and a default: “Oh, I can’t do character voices”...

Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Chad Letts

by Joy Kingston | Mar 28, 2018 | Joy's Talent Spotlight

It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Chad Letts, voice actor and one of our awesome coaches at TVAS. At 19 years old Chad started out in radio as a DJ in various genres in California and Nevada. His first voice over gig was at age 17, voicing a character in a...