Mic’s Blog

Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Casey Eade

by Joy Kingston | Feb 7, 2018 | Joy's Talent Spotlight

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...

Tip 11: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

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...

Inspiration Corner: Follow Your Heart

by Sandra Segrest | Feb 7, 2018 | Inspiration Corner by Sandra Segrest

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...

Auditions and Not Booking

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...

Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Timothy Callaway

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

Hello fellow voicers! I had so much fun chatting with Tim Callaway about his voice over adventure. Tim has a background of 6 years being a DJ. He found that being a DJ did not pay enough money so he started pursuing podcasting. Tim’s podcasts were about the “happiest...

Inspiration Corner: Free Marketing Tool!!!!

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

The holiday rush of last-minute radio and TV spots have subsided. As someone still relatively new to the industry, a thought crossed my mind: Is there ever a slow time for getting voice over work? My answer is no, for one simple reason. I have the ability to pick up...

New Year Blog Love from Mama VO

by Melissa Moats | Jan 5, 2018 | Melissa Moats - Mama VO!

Although every day is a fresh start, and a chance to set course in any direction, I really love the beginning of a new year. It's a great time for reflection and a time to ponder all of the countless possibilities ahead. As 2018 kicks off I'd like to share some...

The Best Way to Get VO Work

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...

Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Charlene Sher

by Joy Kingston | Jan 5, 2018 | Joy's Talent Spotlight

Hello fellow voicers and welcome to this segment featuring an extremely dynamic woman, Charlene Sher. Charlene started her voice over, radio, film and theater career in Cape Town, South Africa. She has appeared in several movies and starred in many famous roles on...