Hi Guys, I'm beginning to test a few demo pieces and wanted to get some feedback. Earl said that the first clip in your samples should be a strong one, with a little punch. The next one softer, then softer and back up. I had an idea for this one as my first heavy hitter but I'm curious if it's way too much. First off, I know it's longer than 10 seconds, but give it a listen and tell me if it's strong enough or am I completely missing the goal by not using my normal speaking voice. At any rate, I'd be interested in other thoughts.

Now that #youtubepodcast is enabled on my #youtubechannel the Steps To Voice Over Success PODCAST is now live and active for the #voiceactor and #voiceoverartist that is looking to start, build, and grow a successful #voiceover businessThe Steps To Voice Over Success Podcast is a Weekly podcast broadcast live on Youtube and the podcast focuses on helping voice-over artists to start, build, and grow a successful voice-over business. Becoming a voice actor is a great opportunity to start your own business and work from home. The income potential is huge for those that are serious and dedicated to building a real business, learning all of the skills required to do voice over at a professional level, and committing to the craft. Here we will show you what is required to start, build, and grow an successful voice over business from the very beginning. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu0VuUfrsEID9g7zxBf1zkNtyo2z3J_yf&feature=shares

I got motivated and finally found the perfect space to treat and put together a sound booth. It's a small storage closet in the basement but it will work for what I need. I stopped here for the night, but next, I'll be moving my essential equipment in for the right spot to record in. Here's a few pictures of the beginning and end of the project for now.

2nd week in on the "Voiceover Domination" course, I had no idea how much I didn't know, and we're just getting started! I'm overwhelmed but getting "unstuck" in so many areas. Thank you for the outstanding guidance!

Greetings all yesterday I received an email , that there was a company that reviewed an audition I submitted for . The radio advertisement was for a healthcare service provider in the southwest region of the united sates. Their message was that they liked what they heard and wanted me to voice their ad However they were having issues getting the script down to a 30 second or less read. They sent me the script... As I read it I got real chills and was on the brink of tears!! I began to think back on when I started, my fears , my limitations, was I good enough etc. in that split second I got a warm feeling, the reservations passed and the real me arrived. I thought of all the preparation, all the due diligence, all the naysayers and supporters alike..I leaned on my train and experiences. I thought of this group and what each of you and your journeys mean to me and what they have done to enable me to push..."TO GRIND AND DONT QUIT" I proceeded to the script like it was. the difference between a win and a loss... I recorded 2 versions a version of 29.1 seconds and a version of 26.9 seconds with a proposed edit to shorten the read. The client LOVED what they heard, requests the 29 second version.. EVERYTHING DONEFOR INITIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO RETURNED , APPROVED VO IN UNDER 35 MINUTES!!! I received payment , a 5 star review and the review is as follows "Michael W. provided files faster than they expected" This isn't a Michael accomplishment, THIS IS AN EVERYBODY IN THIS GROUP ACCOMPLISHMENT!! APPRECIATE THIS FAMILY

Hey everyone. I want to insure that you are getting real value out of our live AMA calls on Saturdays. Can you let us know why you are showing up and your biggest takeaways? Thanks 🙏🏾

Since we are all on our own collective or personal VO journey, I'm curious to know something. If the further along you get into it, setting up your own booth, DAW, etc, have you started having random thoughts about any aspect of it that wake you up out of your sleep to think about? I mean, up until a few months ago, I would have never sat up in bed thinking about my Noise Floor in any particular room for recording, but here I am, lol. Silly, I know, but what random thoughts about your VO experience is keeping you up at night?

Here's my first demo. I'd appreciate your comments. I know you are not experts, just listen as regular citizens who would hear those, and tell me if you *feel* them. Thanks!

Had to look through my hard drive but I found it.

Is it commercial, narration, biographical, movie soundtrack, medical etc. ? I'm so far digging the epic movie reads. I also like PSA's and other similar scripts. I'm working on narration too. I posted my version of the first script Bill gave us for the contest. Attempting to be more comfortable outside what I like. What say you good people?

#Live Zoom AMA Session 1.28.23 Thank you for removing a certain person from the group, I noticed I hadn't been commenting as much since, I didn't like how rude he was to me... He also direct messaged me... I didn't reply and he kept sending crazy mean messages. I was pretty upset, and I guess I could have totally ignored him instead of engaging! Hopefully I can shake it off and get back into the groove of things.

Here is my submission better early than late aka BEEP...BEEEP!!

How many of you all believe you're ready to take the next step and accept work? Do you feel comfortable engaging in the full process yet? Do you believe that you are ready to compete with people in our group and the VO community at large? I'm honest enough to realize at this time I'm not completely there and am grateful for our group and Earl's guidance. I will see this through, however the road rides I will keep moving ahead.

When you record a script, do you read off your phone, paper, laptop, desktop or tablet? I use my laptop and sometimes my phone.

Well, I just sent 4 auditions while sick. One of them I really wanted to do and not miss out on it, and I just decided, while I was at it, why not do a few more. I did write in my little ''blurb'' that I currently have a cold and that my final recordings would sound less nasally. We'll see if I get shortlisted on any of them! I'm really curious how it's going to play out. 🤞

Hey everyone So I awoke about 830 am est. To my phone chirping from text messages and missed calls ( I don't play when it comes to sleep) Apparently a commercial i did b4 Thanksgiving was released recently and carried my every local and moderately regional radio station in the metropolitan New York City area. Everyone who heard it called or texted to tell me. Today wrung my emotions, to get tye feedback I brought . I know my late grandparents would be so proud. All the hard work, the reading the due diligence the trials and errors all remitted payment at the same time. This isn't just a testimony of me, it shows that the company you keep plays a part in your push.. took me a few minutes to compose myself.. aint been this teary since .... geez I don't know when..( maybe the time Winnie the pooh got sad cause Christopher Robbins went missing) 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Anywhoo.. this accomplishment isn't in a vacuum it's awaiting everyone in this group #grindanddon'tquit

More specifically who in here uses an acting coach? If so how long have you done so? What benefits have you gleaned from the experience? Is there a specific acting style/genre you've studied? Do you believe you don't need one at all? I have never used one but I can't say I'm necessarily opposed to it. I believe whatever (within reason) helps me in becoming to the point of a subject matter expert....I'm game to try.

Do you prefer to read on the low or higher end of your voice register? For me I am not really in the position to read higher. I do attempt higher registers but without a plug-in it's my normal timber. What say you good people 🤔?

Here's my submission for the edited version request of the original read, plus the Fast Food commercial as well as the bedtime story. I had fun doing all of these. Thoughts?

Here are the two middle ones for the contest. Now I wanted to see what I could with a small stand up closet and my phone. Better to learn now then on the fly. When you rep and money on the line.😊 Oh can you spot the two things I missed there's one in each. One will scream at you. The other I really did miss. So lets make it a teachable moment.😏 Oh and here's a photo of the closet. That bar drove my nuts to cover it. And my phone is a Samsung ( and no I don't know the number of it. It's not the latest version but it's in the ball park.) The biggest problem was I thought the recording would be in mp3 format. But they were in Mp4a, But thanks to big bro Mike he told me the answer.

It was an honor to complete this #bookpromotion video for Melissa Banks for her new book on #amazon https://amzn.to/3Rhihby

Since some of us are already reading scripts for practice. How about we have a contest here, say around March. Winner has bragging rights. Who can enter? Member of the group only? So if you are a total newbie if you has a mic and your DAW and you think your ready step on up. Than come down. I'm thinking a three person judge (TBA) I'll have to work out with the Judges how they will rate the script, Along with why one was pick over the others. And No, I wont be a judge. Cause the fun part is in submitting your audition. And I can't do that a be a judge to boot.😏

Many months ago, I found a free de-clicker and a free de-esser. I will share the links here if you are interested. They are working well for me.

Okay, ya'll! I cant wait to here everyone's submission! This was definitely different than I would've initially chosen, but it was fun and challenging!

Hey guys thanks so much for your well wishes and prayers. Right now I have a cheek full of cotton and am on some pretty heavy meds for pain but all in all I’m fine. As I have been laying here all day I did think that the link below may be of some help. It is a playlist I made some years back called “How to start voice acting”. Let me know your thoughts 🤗 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu0VuUfrsEIA1eT20VItCkC8lOhf1LeYV&feature=shares

Still dealing with a swollen jaw and some pain but you know we #grindanddontquit I have so many things that I want to do and share. You guys keep me inspired with all your posts and interactions. I hope to be back with you all soon. 💙

Well, here it is, for your listening pleasure. Here's my take on the Script interpretation for the week.

Hello guys. I am dealing with a medical issue so I have to cancel today’s live and the Saturday AMA. I will be fine but I won’t be able to these two events 😞

This week I hit 2 amazing milestones thanks to an amazing audience of voice over artists that I am dedicated to serve 🙏🏾 My #youtubechannel hit 15K subscribers and my brand new #voiceover community that I just began about 30 days ago hit 100 followers! This only occurred because of consistency and actually listening to my audience on #Youtube and digging in with the voice over community of people really looking to start, build, and grow a successful voice over business. I sincerely want to thank all of you for the encouragement and support of our #grindanddontquit movement 👊🏾

My oldest Daughter came over and we put up the Acoustic Foam on the ceiling in my booth! It took way longer that we had planned because the command strips didn't stick to the foam so I had to be creative and use some Elmer's Multi-Purpose spray Adhesive. I'm so happy it's finally done!