April’s VoiceOver Network Event

Rachael Naylor is a very clever VO artist. She saw a niche in the market for a forum for UK voice artists to gather, network, learn and listen to eachother – and it works. There is a monthly membership in exchange for a magazine, “The Buzz”; discounts from various suppliers relating to the VoiceOver world and reduced priority tickets to … Read More

#Kickstart – Hello world!

I began a career in Voice Over Work last November, 2014. It’s been a huge rollercoaster ride already and I’m only a few months in! I thought I would keep a diary of sorts so that I can check back and see how far I’ve come, hopefully. Guy Michaels at Round Island runs a 6-week Voice Over Kickstart course and … Read More

MOOC

Massive Online Open Courses Why, haven’t you heard? There are courses from universities around the world, for free, on-line. All you have to do is sign up and learn! I know, I couldn’t believe it either! In January I undertook two six-week courses to enhance my abilities EdX – Vocal Recording Technology Coursera – Introductiuon to Music Production Both gave … Read More

Royalty Free Music

So, an author asked me to audition for his book. Then asked if I was able to add music to the opening and closing credits. That was when I discovered Royalty Free music and my friend BENSOUND. Ben is an artist who has put together music samples which are free to use so long as he is credited. If you … Read More

Author Reached Out

Today an author reached out. Said he had heard my voice and was inviting me to audition for his book. I was beside myself!

ACX

Today I have joined ACX Amazon has a site named Audible on which you can buy books read aloud for your listening pleasure. ACX is the site where authors/publishers/ Rights Holders (RH) go to tout their books. Narrators (Producers) then audition for the books and hopefully land the job. There are two ways to get paid for this work: PFH … Read More

#Terzza

Today I met Gary Terzza, legendary voice of Channel 4 and the first thing I thought? “That’s how he actually speaks!” Gary runs VO Masterclass. He offered me a recording studio session and a year’s mentoring. I was out of my depth, amazed and in awe. Turns out I can sight read – so that helps – and the session … Read More

New Voice Over Studio

I recently moved house, to relatively temporary accommodation, and needed to set up my home studio in a rented space. A good friend, whose opinion I value, suggested plumbing pipe! I laughed, then asked it to be said again so I could write it down. Here’s what happened. I made a plan on paper, had a chat with a plumber, … Read More