2 posts tagged “voice talent”

"You have a great voice! You should be on the radio."

Does that sound familiar?
Are friends, family, and even strangers often compliment you on your voice?
If so, you may be interested in finding out how to become a voice over actor.  Imagine - your voice on the radio, on a company's telephone system, on television, or even in the movies!

Before launching into your VO career, you should reflect on whether this is right for you or not.  Growing up, many people asked me if I played basketball, or simply told me that I should play basketball, because I am tall.  However, when I got onto the basketball court I was hopeless!  I wasn't sure of the rules, and I didn't have the time or money to train up to a competitive level.

I guess what I am trying to say is that voice acting is not very different.  You need training, time, and money to invest in a potential career.

Here are some resources to help you find out if voice acting is right for you:

Voice actors can be found in every nook and cranny on earth!  Who knows, there may be someone right down your street with a home recording studio in their basement.  Check out this map to get an idea of where some Voices.com voice actors can be found:

Multi Point Mapping of Voice Talent

Wow!  Are you on that map?