Articles by Tara Parachuk

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Voice Acting
How Voices.com Can Be an Extension of Your Creative Team

The internet makes extending your creative team possible. Learn how easy it is for Voices to become part of your voice over casting team!

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Voice Acting
Your Voice Actor Marketing Mix: Putting the Pieces...

Marketing can be daunting. Learn some tips from Voices about goal setting, budgeting, and how to stand out!

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Voice Acting
3 Questions Talent Agents Should Ask Before They Rep You

How well does your agent know you? When you are in charge of auditioning on your own, you have the ability to decide whether or not you are a good fit.

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Voice Acting
Voice Types : Which Fach are You?

Learn how to discern what your voice type is and also discover many different vocal classifications, all based on the German Fach System

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Voice Acting
How To Run A Voice Over Business During A Natural Disaster

Voice actor and coach Tommy Griffiths walks you through tips on how to keep your business operating, even in the face of severe weather.

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Voice Acting
Size of the Global Voice Over Market Revealed

An independently commissioned study offers a comprehensive look at the size and value of the global voice over market. Read it here.

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Coaching
Voice Artists, What Would You Do For The Perfect Take?

Trying to get the perfect take? Learn what voice actors have done to make sure their recordings sound great.

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Voice Acting
6 Ways Facial Expression and Physicality Play into the...

When actors are free to move about and exaggerate facial expressions, their voice and overall performance takes on a more authentic quality.

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Voice Acting
Which Social Networks Are Worth Your Time?

How do you decide where to invest your time online? Tips for getting the most from social networking sites.

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Updates
How You Can Use Your Voices Profile Statistics to...

Learn which keywords are searched for often, popular job types, and how that can help you improve your profile!

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Voice Acting
5 Ways to Tell if Your Voice Acting Has Hit a Glass...

Do you feel like you're in a rut? Learn tips and tricks for identifying - and getting out - of your voice acting rut.

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Voice Acting
The Voice Over Industry of Today and Tomorrow

Voice actor Xavier Paul Cadeau looks at the industry's trends and what voice actors can do to make their career a long and fulfilling one.