Be kind, always.

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” We meet so many people in our daily lives. Strangers we bump into, those we converse with in a queue, friends who reach out and touch our days. Sometimes people stay with you – regardless of the length of time spent with them or the depth … Read More

That’s Voiceover

And so, on to LA! Apologies for the name drop fest, but this trip was all about getting to know people. I was invited to meet up with VO coach Robin Armstrong for a wonderful chat in his studio and then on to my vocal coach, the inimitableNancy Wolfson for a one-to-one session, brilliant in person! That’s Voiceover day started … Read More

Mid Atlantic Voiceover Conference #MAVO2016

Val Kelly is a superstar! There is a micro conference that takes place in November in Washington DC, filled with talent and inspiration (btw: the next one is November 2018) This year I got to go along and I had a ball! I arrived in DC, for the first time, and, as an experienced traveller was thrilled to find DC … Read More

University

My eldest daughter is going to University and I am amused by Mother Nature. She throws things at you at just the right time, when you are at your most vulnerable and don’t see it coming. I find myself going over the last 18 years: 1-4 was the best! Finger painting, outings, learning so many new things – and that … Read More

Back to School

Well, it finally happened – some routine is restored! The children have got back into their daily lives and I have moments of calm when I can start and finish an entire thought! I was approched to do another Victorian romance and a corporate narration so maybe I can settle back into this after a long break. Excited, nervous and … Read More

August

Being a mother and thinking that my time is my own – that’s where I went wrong. Since the children broke up I have struggled to get any recording done. There have been days where I have farmed everyone out so that I can get work done but I also love spending time with them. Maybe I need to schedule … Read More

Auralex

I have just bought and put up the Auralex Roominator Kit and I’m thrilled! It has cost every penny of VO work that I have earned so far and it has been worth it. The guys at DolphinMusic.co.uk could not have been more helpful and Auralex have a free personalised room analysis service where you send them your dimensions and … Read More

GA Talk on “Branding yourself for your career”

Thursday 18th June 2015, 10am PDT 1pm EDT = 6 O’Clock in the evening MT (my time) Sitting down to listen to Tony Conrad, creator of About.Me give this talk I was struck by the modernity of sitting in North Devon at my computer screen listening to a man talk in Los Angeles. Truly international educational development! He will discuss … Read More

Writer’s, no, Voice Over’s Block

I can’t get it together. I have no voice. No studio output today. I am physically well but the sound I am making is not pleasing to my ear. I am assuming this is some kind of transition phase during which all my insecurities will attempt to de-rail me. Today, it’s working, so let’s see what tomorrow brings!

Accent Workshop

Yvonne Morley, Vocal Coach, ran a 3 day accent Workshop in London.  A remarkable three day course,full of fun, by the inimitable Yvonne Morley, exploring all things accent. Day 1 The day began with a request for us to bring a pen, notepad and mirror – facial articulation and body language were the order of the day. We gathered to … Read More