“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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How old do you have to be to become a voice actor?
Becoming a voice actor is not a question of age. As with all acting, it’s much more a matter of talent, persistence and luck.
Hey Dee have you considered giving voice acting classes?
I’ll occasionally do a quick guest teach, but I’ve otherwise no time or voice for personal instruction. I try to focus on providing the broadest reach of benefit with this site. I recommend good VO teachers on my site (FAQ #8b), plus my site has great links of learning resources down on the lower right of every page.
[…] Which website(s) do you suggest I start with in order to meet voice actors or those who might need voice over work?
I find more could benefit by focusing on the art rather than on business aspects such as networking or job search. Still, it is “show” as well as “business.” Perhaps my new page would be of help: CLICK HERE.
[…] Is there a better chance of becoming a voice actor in America? […]
[…] are they more likely to accept anybody who has an acting degree from acting school or just an acting resume?
Check my FAQ’s 11 and 11a. As I say in great detail on my site, I’m ambivalent about getting an acting degree. It can help or hinder. No one hires a voice actor from credentials or a resume’. Demo and recommendation is more the target. See my new page, “I’m Ready to Voice Act. What Do I Do Now?“
[I’m]… just now getting to research my start in the VO business. […] Any specific guidence you can provide would be very helpful.
Check my new page: https://iwanttobeavoiceactor.com/im-ready-to-voice-act-what-do-i-do/