by Kathy Grable | Oct 23, 2021 | Journal
A friend of mine said the other day, “You know, maybe I should take one of your classes, because I had someone call me in for a voiceover, and I don’t think I’m very good at it.” This was from an extremely talented actor who actually has happened on some voiceover...
by Kathy Grable | Sep 28, 2021 | Journal
Exercises for the Voiceover Actor Last month, I talked about exercise, the importance of vocal warm-ups, and more. This month, let’s discuss specific breathing and vocal exercises. Breath Control: I cannot emphasize enough the importance of proper breathing and...
by Kathy Grable | Aug 30, 2021 | Journal
How to keep your voice healthy when you depend on it for a living. Last month we talked about how to “yell” into the mic. While I addressed some basics on warming up your voice and general vocal care, I also mentioned that this is a growing issue in the voiceover...
by Kathy Grable | Aug 6, 2021 | Journal
One of the questions I’m often asked in voiceover is, “If I have to ‘yell’ or ‘scream’ or project loudly, do I step back from the mic?” Even though that might intuitively feel like what you should do, it actually is not how you achieve the best sound. The danger...
by Kathy Grable | Jul 12, 2021 | Journal
“We want real people, not actors.” It’s something we hear almost every time we audition, particularly in the commercial world, but also across the board, from animation to video games. But we know that claim isn’t necessarily true....
