Auditioning
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Voice Casting: What Is It and Why It Matters
Casting is the process of selecting actors for a particular role. In this blog, we explain what voice casting is and how it works.
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How To Make An Ad Jingle
In this article, we will go over the basics of how to make an ad jingle for a classic commercial or modern voice over job.
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How to Share Screen on FaceTime (For Live Sessions)
Since it's such an important feature for voice actors, how do you screen share on FaceTime? We will show you how in this article.
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The 13 Do’s and Don’ts For Self Taping Auditions
We got the best do's and don'ts from voice actors, who have had experience with recording self tapes for on camera auditions.
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How to Nail a Self-Tape in an On-Camera Audition
This piece will give you insight into what skills are needed during self tapes for on camera roles and show you the skills you already have.
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How to Get Your Child Into Voice Acting in 2023
Does your child possess natural voice acting talent? Here's what to consider in order to get your child into voice acting in 2024.
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Top 10 Dramatic Monologues For Men
We have included the 10 best dramatic monologues for men. Let’s see what makes them great and what you can bring to your performance.
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Advice from a Casting Director on Creating a Winning...
As a Casting Director, Brittany Lauda knows 1st impressions are everything. Her advice on creating a winning voice acting demo.
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How Voice Actors Can Nail Their Next Script
When evaluating a script, I teach my students to do the following 4-step process. Avoid picking up a script and just reading it.
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How to Pick the Perfect Monologue for Auditions
Whether you’re a seasoned voice over artist or new to the voice acting experience, it will benefit you to expand your monologue repertoire.
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How to Decide Which Voice Over Jobs to Audition For
How do you know if you should audition for a voice over job? Learn how expert voice actors assess voice over opportunities — so you can too!
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10 Ways to Make Your Proposals Better in 2023
Wondering how to write a better proposal to win over clients when replying to jobs? Here are 10 ways voice actors can write better proposals.