Voice Over Tips & Insights
The First 3 Things to Do If You Want to Do VO (Spoiler: None of Them Are Buying a Mic)
Every week someone asks me: "Where do I even start with voice acting?" I have an answer. And it's going to surprise some of you — because none of these first three things involve buying a microphone, building a home studio, or recording a single audition. Here's where the real foundation gets built.
The Quote Hanging in My Booth: What Sanford Meisner Taught Me About Voice Acting
There's a quote hanging in my booth. I see it every single time I step up to the mic — every session, every audition, every take. It's been there for years. It's eight words from legendary acting teacher Sanford Meisner, and it is the single most important sentence I know about what great voice acting actually is.
PHRASING! Why Voice Acting Is Music (And Why This Changes Everything)
"PHRASING!" (If you know this from Archer, we’re definitely friends) As a voice actor, phrasing isn't just a comedy bit — it's one of the most powerful tools in your entire performance arsenal. Here's why voice acting is actually music, and how understanding that one thing will change the way you approach every piece of copy you ever touch.