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Before you ask it - Maybe she's already answered
it.
Q. Why does your content have minimum
subscription periods and why don't you offer
discounts right away? Because
content requires two things - a dedication
from the talent to provide it and dedication
from the radio station to carry it. I've supplied
demos for people to hear real samples of what
to expect so when stations purchase it's a
dedicated purchase not a trial period.
Q. What male voice compliments yours
if I wanted a combined male and female image?
Definitely without
question Eric Potts. Eric has all the same
character types and ranges as I do and he's
a voice actor not just voice talent. He's
not limited to one style or one way of doing
imaging. He's by far one of the most talented
non-union male voice actors I've met. To buy
our voices together go here.
For more options see my Male Voices area.
Q. How do you come up with those
funny commercials? Well
first, I do have training in comedy writing
but if I say something to cause my partner
to double over laughing I quick write it down
or record it. She's my sounding board for
the line between funny and "Man that's
stupid!" If she doesn't laugh - honey
it ain't funny and don't say it on-air!
Q. Should I be able to sing to do
voice work? No
not really. But, singing lessons help you
learn breathing and breathing is essential
for proper voicing - you control your breath
from your diaphragm when you sing - you do
the same when you're voicing if you're voicing
properly. Besides if you're failing miserably
at your reading you can always sing them something
cheerful (smirk)
Q. What's the best advice you have
for a person who wants to break into voice
acting? Get
an Agent and get acting lessons. Doing anything
involving voice work - radio imaging, narration,
dj gigs, requires that you to play a part.
People who think this biz is all ego don't
last long. Do yourself and the people who
expect you to be able to feel the words a
favour and get some acting classes under your
belt. There's nothing worse than a voice actor
who can't act. And if you're not naturally
funny - take some comedy writing courses. |
