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No Sugar Coating (Except on the Donuts)
Many graduates of our Essentials of Voice Over Class tell us they like the fact that we offer frank, constructive criticism of their on-mic work. They appreciate that, while we're positive and...
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Let’s Get Down to Business
So you’ve had some training and some time in the booth. You’ve sent out your demo and you’re ready to start working in the voice over business. Now all you have to do is sit back and wait for the...
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Can’t I Just Read a Book?
Students tell us all the time about the books on voice over they have read. And Dave and I have read quite a few ourselves. They are good supplements to your VO training. Even though we always talk...
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Shampoo Bottles and Cereal Boxes
There is advertising copy everywhere. On everything. On shampoo bottles and cereal boxes. On clothing labels and bank statements. All of that copy out there was thoughtfully and lovingly crafted by...
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Age Limit?
I’ve been asked, “Is there an age limit for voice over?” The answer is simply, “No.” Just listen to TV or radio and you'll hear a wide range of ages. From young children to elderly. Voices come in...
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How Many Voice Overs Do You Hear a Day?
Think about it. How many voice overs do you hear a day? I’m guessing it’s many more than you think. Did you know that, on average, a radio station plays approximately 15 commercials an hour? For...
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Don’t Quit Your Day Job
Well not just yet. Most starting voice over actors will work a “day job,” and that’s OK. One of the busiest guys in town started doing VO on the side while he was working at one of the big box hardware...
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Voice Over Nation Expands to New Market
There’s big news in the Voice Over Nation blog-o-sphere. VON has expanded to its second market! That’s right, we are truly national now. Starting in July, VON will offer its successful Essentials of...
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Does It Matter Where You Are From?
For the last year, I have had the pleasure of working for an international production company in Asia. While there, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to produce voice talent from all over the world....
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Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Once in awhile an advertiser will contact Voice Over Nation looking to hire cheap voice over talent. First, let me set the record straight. We do not train cheap voice over talent. We train our...
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