“HOW DO I GET INTO VOICE OVERS?”
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Welcome to the web’s most comprehensive resource covering the art, craft and career of voice acting!
This site is for all levels of ability- from those utterly new to voice acting to amateurs to working pros. You’ll find no fees and no ads- just practical, encouraging insight.
I’ve distilled for you what I’ve learned from my over three decades as a professional voice actor in Hollywood, as well as five decades of live performing.
Whether you’re looking for an exploratory overview or a career-expanding deep dive, you’ve come to the right place!
I add new pages often, with my “Latest Additions” blog posts listed in the column to the right if you’re on a computer or if your cell phone is held horizontally.
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Click below for my new short-form posts:
Beginners:
Those new to voice acting and all curious amateurs should start by reading my FAQ and VO Myths pages.
If you are new to acting check the pages under the “Starting from Zero” dropdown menu above.
CLICK HERE for a short list of experienced animation voice actors who teach.
Already Up and Running:
More experienced performers will find insight on advanced topics like how to make a demo, how to audition, what happens in a session and how get an agent, as well as broader discussion of the career of voice acting for those suited to it.
For a new page for experienced performers ready to start: CLICK HERE.
Work from Home Pages!
COVID has rendered VO fully mobile! For my Working from Home pages CLICK HERE.
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Mr. Baker im a huge fan of your work! Thank you for creating this site!! The information is very vital and very appreciated! 🙂
I’m one of those people who is very aware of her abilities and limitations, and I know I’m no actor, voiceover and otherwise. In fact, I totally suck in all performance based arts. But my children, who literally grew up on stage without any coercion from me? They did it all, acting, singing, dancing, playing instruments. (I sat outside in my car when they had rehearsals. Stage moms horrified me.) They are 31, 30 and 27 now. I don’t know if they still have that performance bug, but I’m passing on this information, just in case!
Hey Dee!
First off I just wanted to let you know I’m a big fan of your work and have been following it since I was a kid. Thank you sharing your knowledge with us. 🙂
Anyway, right now I’m just looking into voice acting. I’ve been told many times that I should get into voice acting (Of course this is just mostly my friends and family so that’s not really creditable lol), but I’ve come to learn that I really enjoy it. I’ve been into puppetry for over 10 years now and would like to get into the world of voice acting in cartoons or movies someday, but I honestly don’t know where to start. Like I said, I’ve been involved in puppetry for over 10 years and I was on a drama team for 2 years, so I have some on stage and behind the stage experience, but what should I be doing to get into voice over work? I’ve been reading your blog and have read about classes and teachers, but what was the best method for you? Where should I start? I ordered Yuri and Tara’s book, so I hope to learn more from that, but what can I do to get more hands on training? Or more experience?
Thanks,
Kassy 🙂
Any performing that is fun for you is good experience. A good improv class is always good to test the waters and start to train your instincts. Research classes and audit programs before signing up and paying the bucks. Good luck!
Hello Mr. Baker! I’m a student at PPCC in colorado springs and i’m a student of Mr. Thomas Paradise who has told me about how you guys did Twelfth Night a while back. I’m an aspiring Voice Actor and am currently involved in the fanbuilt site with lee tockar, and i’m trying and trying my hand at different voices and accents every day. I just wanted to thank you for being an inspiration as well as being a wonderful voice actor, as another colorado college student, you are wonderful!
-Kristofer Keegan
Go for it! My best to Sir Thomas!
I’ve been hearing that i should pursue a voice acting career for years. I was working at the Academy of Arts University where i was offered a voice acting job. I felt like it was a sign to actually pursue voice acting.
If it’s fun– do it!