Voice over, explained by people who do it
Should You Pay for Voice123 or Voices.com as a New Voice Actor?
Yes, if you will audition every week. Voice123 and Voices.com are audition sites. Pay and don't audition, and you really have wasted your money.
How to Become an Audiobook Narrator (What I'd Do If I Started Today)
How to become an audiobook narrator from a guy who started in a packing-blanket fort. The acting, your space, auditions, how narrators get paid and...
How to Practice Voice Acting at Home (A Simple Plan for Beginners)
How to practice voice acting at home as a beginner: what to read, the record-and-listen loop, 6 drills, a 7-day plan, and how to know you're...
Building a Voice Over Business When Your Family Doesn't Get It
When your spouse or family doesn't understand your voice over business. Why it happens, how to handle their worry, and why it takes three to five...
How Long Does It Take to Narrate an Audiobook?
A 10-hour audiobook isn't 10 hours of work. How long narrating really takes, what I tell new narrators to pick first, and how to plan your sessions.
How to Edit an Audiobook Faster: My Simple DAW Workflow
Editing taking longer than recording? The simple DAW workflow I use on every audiobook: shortcuts, a treated room, one EQ, one compressor and the...
Voice Over Scams: How to Spot Fake Jobs and Get Paid Safely
The fake "voiceover opportunity" messages in my ACX inbox, the three signs of a scam, and why I take 25 to 50% upfront from new audiobook clients.
Casting Directors Now Want Video Proof You're Not AI. How to Film It Without Editing.
Casting directors are asking voice actors for video proof they're not AI. Why it's happening, why it can help you, and how to film a no-edit...
What's New on Academy Voices: Our New Site for Audiobook Narrators and Authors
Academy Voices has a brand-new website. How narrators set up a profile, audition, sign contracts and see royalties, plus the free audio checker and...
ACX for Beginners: How to Land Your First Audiobook
New to ACX? How I set up a narrator profile, why I upload samples three at a time, the filter trap, and what to say when you send an audition.
How Many Auditions Does It Take to Book a Voice Over Job?
Auditioning isn't a lottery. How I find my number, send three contrasting takes and keep every voice over audition under 10 minutes.
How Do Audiobook Narrators Get Paid? Royalty Share vs Per Finished Hour
Per finished hour or royalty share? How audiobook narrators get paid on ACX, and the three things I check before I say yes to a royalty share...
The Wildly Important Goal: How to Build a Marketing Plan for Your Voiceover Business
Most voice actors are too busy doing everything to actually move forward. Here is the one goal setting framework that changed Anthony Pica's...
50 Content Ideas for Voice Actors Who Never Know What to Post
Never stare at a blank screen again. Here are 50 ready to use content ideas for voice actors organized by category — save this one and come back to...
Why Voice Actors Need to Post 1—3 Times a Day on These 7 Platforms
Most voice actors post once a week and wonder why nothing is growing. Here is why posting 1—3 times daily on the right platforms is the most powerful...
Passion Media: Why Voice Actors Need to Post on Social Media More Than Ever
The social media algorithm has changed and it's great news for voice actors. Learn how Passion Media works and why showing up daily is the most...
Mastering Modes of Expression: The Power of Speed in Voice Acting
Learn how speed in voice acting can enhance your performance. Discover tips, exercises, and more in this guide. Watch our video for a detailed review.
The Best Starter Microphones for Voice Actors
Discover the best affordable starter microphones for voice actors, including Neat Worker Bee II, Rode NT1, and Sennheiser MK4. Enhance your...
Alexander Technique exercises for a healthy voice over career
Discover how Alexander Technique exercises improve vocal health and help voice actors artistically.
Do Voice Actors Have To Memorize Their Lines?
Narration takes many forms, and in some cases, line memorization is helpful while in other cases, it’s better to have your words in front of you!
5 proven ways to stop voice cracks when speaking and singing
A brief overview of five proven ways to stop voice cracks when speaking and singing.
How the ELVIS Act Is Protecting Actors Against AI
Tennessee’s new law, known as the ELVIS Act, is designed to prevent performers’ voices and images being used by AI without their consent for...
Who Are the Highest-Paid Voice Actors in the World?
Trey Parker and Matt Stone top the list at about $1 billion each. See the 15 highest-paid voice actors, what they voice, and what beginners charge.
How To Soundproof A Room For Voice Recording
Learn how to soundproof a room for flawless voice recording. Our comprehensive guide explores the science behind soundproofing & practical tips for...