VO Journey Academy Blog

Academy Voices has a brand-new website, and it went live on Thursday, 1 October. People started moving over around six or seven that morning, and by the time I went live with Gabby and Angela at noon ...

When I asked the room in Marketing 101 who was already on ACX, I got a mix of yeses and nos. So we spent the whole night on it, and this post is the short version of that class.

ACX is the Audiobook ...

I remember a stretch, years ago, when nobody answered a single audition I sent. I got so frustrated that I actually recorded a line at the top of one asking, "Is anyone actually listening to this audi...

In Marketing 101 a few weeks ago, right in the middle of a class on ACX, a member asked me something I hear all the time. Do authors look at you differently if you're willing to do royalty share and n...

Are You Busy But Not Moving Forward?

If you are a voice actor who feels like you are constantly doing things like auditioning, posting, training, networking, editing, marketing ... but not moving for...

The Blank Screen Problem

Every voice actor I talk to says the same thing.

"I know I need to post more." "I just never know what to say."

And I get it completely. Because I was there too.

Sitting d...

The Question Every Voice Actor Is Asking

If you have been following along with the VO Journey Academy newsletter, you already know about Passion Media — the fundamental shift that changed how every m...

The Algorithm Changed. Here's What That Means for You.

If social media has felt like a wall for your voiceover career, here is what I need you to know: the game just changed. And for once, it changed...

Today in our blog, we’re diving into a crucial aspect of voice acting: the modes of expression, specifically focusing on speed.

Quick IDEA: Embracing the Fall Season

As we approach the end of July a...

Hello, and welcome to A VO's Journey! In today's blog post, we're diving into a crucial topic for any aspiring voice actor: choosing the right microphone. This post is based on my latest YouTube video...

Every actor has their personal quirks when it comes to vocal health, but a few methods have found a place in almost every artist’s repertoire. One of those is the Alexander Technique, developed by Aus...

To memorize or not to memorize, that is the question. 

One of the most common questions actors get asked is how they memorize so many lines! Answers vary, but in the words of Bill Nighy (paraphrased)...