Bryn from between Seattle/Vancouver

Jodi Krangle · 04-07-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryn

Jodi, I've been listening to peoples' demos on voice123.com and voices.com to get a feel for how people do it...just went to your website and heard your commercial demo...for just getting started, you sound fantastic!

Thanks very much, Bryn! I appreciate your having a listen. :) I'm "upgrading" those demos shortly ... I'll keep folks posted.

In the meantime, I look forward to hearing more from you! Keep us posted on how the training's going, hmm? I'd love to hear about it.

What kind of read do you feel you do really well? What kinds of voice over do you see yourself doing in five years, for instance? It's always good to have a goal!

All the best,

--Jodi

Julie Williams · 04-09-2008, 12:41 PM

Hi Bryn,
Welcome to the forum.
Don't get frustrated... as with any skill (and VO is skill) it just takes practice.

I do have to disagree on the time frame for a demo. It's really an individual thing. Some people are ready to work immediately, because they're 'naturals.' Others need more training. One big key is PRACTICE in what you learn.

Get a good, trustworthy coach, who cares more about YOU than your money... and let them help guide you into when you're ready for a demo. Basically, you're ready for a demo when you are good enough at VO to land work. That doesn't mean you're not ready for demo till you're ready to land national work or a Los Angeles agent. But tht you can at least start making some money immediately, like on bottom feeder jobs at voice123 or better jobs at voices.com. Then you can have a little income to at least help pay for your training,and more importantly...to make you a "professional" so you can write off your training on taxes as professional development.

One student I had was ready immediately, full time VO within two years, and now works regularly on Discovery Channel, DIY, and other networks. I had another student who came for a demo session, and I coudn't do it because he just wasn't ready.

So, find a coach with integrity and a conscience, who will guide you based on what is best for you!

Bryn · 04-11-2008, 10:55 PM

Thanks again for the further input :)

I don't feel as though I am a "natural", but my coach said that I had potential from my first training session with her....Narrations are hard, but I would definitely like to work towards that...also, I'm developing some character voices that I would love to work on...

SueColas · 04-15-2008, 03:16 PM

Welcome Bryn!!

Rich Strange · 04-16-2008, 02:48 PM

Hi Bryn!

Greetings from another newbie and a fellow northwesterner. Best wishes!

04-09-2008, 12:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Julie Williams Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 562	Hi Bryn, Welcome to the forum. Don't get frustrated... as with any skill (and VO is skill) it just takes practice. I do have to disagree on the time frame for a demo. It's really an individual thing. Some people are ready to work immediately, because they're 'naturals.' Others need more training. One big key is PRACTICE in what you learn. Get a good, trustworthy coach, who cares more about YOU than your money... and let them help guide you into when you're ready for a demo. Basically, you're ready for a demo when you are good enough at VO to land work. That doesn't mean you're not ready for demo till you're ready to land national work or a Los Angeles agent. But tht you can at least start making some money immediately, like on bottom feeder jobs at voice123 or better jobs at voices.com. Then you can have a little income to at least help pay for your training,and more importantly...to make you a "professional" so you can write off your training on taxes as professional development. One student I had was ready immediately, full time VO within two years, and now works regularly on Discovery Channel, DIY, and other networks. I had another student who came for a demo session, and I coudn't do it because he just wasn't ready. So, find a coach with integrity and a conscience, who will guide you based on what is best for you! __________________ POWERED BY CHOCOLATE Julie Williams "Voice-Over Chocolate" julie@voice-overs.com www.voiceoverchocolate.com www.voice-overs.com Currently on National spots for Eyeglass World; Narrations for US Steel, Point of Sale VO for Gutter Grip-- playing soon at a Home Depot near you! Julie will be heard nationally on a tribute to Ruth Bell Graham in December.

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04-11-2008, 10:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bryn User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fidalgo island Posts: 9	Thanks again for the further input :) I don't feel as though I am a "natural", but my coach said that I had potential from my first training session with her....Narrations are hard, but I would definitely like to work towards that...also, I'm developing some character voices that I would love to work on...

04-15-2008, 03:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
SueColas Paradise Sound Arts Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 88	Welcome Bryn!!

04-16-2008, 02:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rich Strange Strange Creations Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR (Portland 'burb) Posts: 18	Hi Bryn! Greetings from another newbie and a fellow northwesterner. Best wishes!