Mic’s Blog
Are You Doing the VO Cha-Cha?
I say it all the time, but our VO journey is a marathon, not a sprint, with many starts and stops along the way. Sort of like a VO cha-cha! For a while, you might feel some major momentum with your VO training, but then, something pulls you away. Life happens, work...
Jacked Up: Carts and Horses
It happens every few months: a voice acting student I know is morphing before my eyes into a working voice actor, having been at it for six, nine, or twelve months. They come to me all excited. “I booked my first gig!” (Usually when I hear about that it also includes,...
Top 10 Steps for VO Success
Everyone’s voice over journey is different. It may take some people a few months to cut their demo and other people a few years. Some people want to go after voice acting full time, while others like it as a side gig. Some folks are animation and character wizards,...
Mic Technique & Style Tips
Voice acting is so much more than just talking into a mic. When you're interpreting your scripts, you should not only think your performance choices like mood/attitude who your audience is, and how you want them to feel—you should also think about the how you’re...
The Power of 5
I've been thinking about you. Yep! I'm always thinking about ways I can help, support, educate and inspire you. I know you can do this. You know how I always say, "Reading out loud just 5 minutes a day can be a game-changer in building your overall VO performance...
Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Andrea Balsa
Andrea Balsa is a fascinating young woman who is setting the world on fire with her outstanding talent in bilingual voice over. The day I interviewed Andrea, I was sitting in my home in Las Vegas, NV and she was sitting in her room…in Poland! Yes, Poland, doing a huge...
The Power of Enthusiasm
Want to know my word of the day? Enthusiasm. Remember when you were a kid and someone mentioned ice cream? Or a water park? Or camping in the back yard? It was the greatest thing ever. Enthusiasm is a state of mind. Enthusiasm breeds energy. It inspires action and is...
Joy’s Talent Spotlight: Samantha Berman
“One girl can never have too many passions and understandings,” says voice actor Samantha Berman. She started her professional singing career in 2008 on the Holland American Cruise Line. Sam then began her dance, singing and acting career as a dance captain for...
How long should you spend on a voiceover audition?
You want to audition a lot. But how long should it take you to complete and submit a single audition? Well, if you're brand-spanking new to the auditioning process, it ain't gonna be quick! And that’s normal! First, you're reading and interpreting the script, then...
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