FREE Voice Over Tips & Insights – From a 25+ year Pro
Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer: The Audition Mindset That Changes Everything
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote about thermometers and thermostats in his Letter from Birmingham Jail — about the difference between those who merely reflect their environment and those who transform it. I've been applying that distinction to voice actors in auditions for years. Here's what it means for your next submission.
What Toy Story Teaches Voice Actors About Adaptability
Toy Story 5 hits theaters this weekend — 30 years after the original changed animation forever. And it's the perfect moment to talk about the one skill that's carried voice actors through three decades of evolving animation technology. Hint: it's not a voice. It's adaptability.
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.
Make the Bold Choice. (Casting Is Begging You To.)
I've worked alongside some of the most prominent casting directors in the industry. I've had them as guests in my studio workshop sessions. And when voice actors finally get to ask them THE question... "How do you choose?!"... the answer is always the same. Let me tell you what they say.
The Words Don't Matter. (You heard me.)
A while back I boldly told you that Voice Acting is NOT about your voice. I promised that the second thing I tell every new student would get its own post. That day has come. "The words don't matter." Go ahead — stare at me like a cow watching an oncoming train. I'll wait. Then let me explain.
It's Demo Month! (And Everything You Need to Know Before You Make Yours)
🎙️🎉 It's been DEMO MONTH here at Begle Booth Studios — and I could not be more proud of my actors. But before you get excited and start Googling "how to get a voice over demo," there are some things we need to talk about first. Because a demo is a tool, not a trophy. And like any tool, it only works if you know how to use it.
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.