Vocal warmups are an important part of being a voice professional. Here is some foundational advice for building your vocal health routines.
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Why do a vocal warmup
(01:29) How to start building a vocal warmup
(02:27) Different vocal exercises for different purposes
(2:56) Vocal coach recommendations
Nicola (Nic) Redman:
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Katarina Hornakova:
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https://www.youtube.com/@healthyvoicetips
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My good friend Claudia Dunn is a classically trained stage and voice actor, and a Second City Improv alumni. She shares her extensive audiobook experience in part one of our first interview.
(00:00) How to be an effective audiobook narrator
(06:59) How to get audiobook narration work
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*This interview segment was edited for brevity.
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Amazon has everything, but is it the best place to buy recording & production equipment for your voiceover studio?
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For you current and future voiceover studio techies, we go under the hood (a little) to reveal a simple lesson learned from issues I've had with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen audio interface and Sound Forge.
My special guest voice for this episode is Kazu Kusano!!
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It's easy to get lost in the endless jungle of home studio equipment choices. Here's my way of keeping it simple.
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When NOT to audition!
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Should you take the time to audition for a long-shot?
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If you want to be a pro, act like a pro.
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Answer these three questions for deeper connection to your audience - and better performances.
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Four simple questions for a better understanding of commercial voiceover scripts - and better performances.
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What you want to do in the voiceover business may not be what the business wants you to do.
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Why you need to connect when practicing your diction, and how to do it.
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A look at how fear of failure can effect you as a performer, and how to handle it.
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How to handle script problems when recording on your own.
Example 1: We recommending using water with soap.
Solution: We recommend using water with soap.
Example 2: Soap, for example, is an example of a consumer cleaning a product.
Solutions: AS IS
Soap, for example, is an example of a consumer cleaning product.
Soap is an example of a consumer cleaning product.
Example 3: To delegate the control by assigning user rights to a group using group policies, in the future, you can add new members to the group who need the permission granted by this group.
Solution: AS IS
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A simple 3-point strategy for handling script problems in a client-directed voiceover session.
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A very simple but powerful practice & warmup technique to improve your voiceover auditions and jobs.
Sample Copy: The demand for modular manufacturing is accelerating rapidly as dealers, general contractors, and end users embrace the unparalleled benefits of modular products.
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A more hopeful and less terrifying discussion of the future of voiceover work in the new world of AI.
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A terrifying look at the future of voiceover work in an AI world...?!?
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John solves a common beginner's dilemma with this simple tip.
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Improve your reads with this simple script analysis tip.
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