Monday, 13 February 2017

Locating A Qualified Voice Talent Coach

By Harold Parker


While individuals can often find vocal acting work without training, the best jobs often require at least some level of coaching. As such, to make the most of a career as a voice talent artist, it is often good to have a coach. For, these professionals can provide insight into auditions while finding the highest paying jobs in the business.

In some cases, individuals can complete paid or free webinars and workshops which include training in the industry. Whether learning from a vocal coach, or attending professional classroom or online training, there is often a great deal of upfront costs involved. For, most often the individual will need to pay for a production studio, training and marketing materials.

Once having obtained a coach, it is important to listen to any advice provided. In addition to professional coaching, there are also webinars and workshops which can be quite helpful to those staring out in the field. As such, it is also important to know what specific area one is most interested in providing voice over work.

As with theater arts in general, there are a number of areas of focus when it comes to vocal work. These can include, commercials, public service announcements as well as work in film and television. As each has its own style, it is important to know which area one desires to work in before acquiring a coach or attending a focused or generalized training program.

When it comes to working in this field, individuals must be adaptable and flexible. For, this type of work is in no way a nine to five job. Rather, it is one in which one must be ready to make revisions on rather short notice. As such, most of these artists remain on call twenty four seven so as to make emergency revisions as requested.

While an artist may do everything exactly as requested, those working in the industry can often change scripts on a regular basis. Most often individuals are provided a packet with the project information including any specific accent, dialogue, scripts and deadlines. After which, the individual generally works to record the information, then returns the packet to the director or project manager on or before the deadline provided.

Generally, a project will only require one or two rounds of revisions before being finalized. As such, once the project is complete, the artist is then notified. In some cases, artists work on a number of different projects for different people. Whereas, others work on multiple projects for the same person or studio. Whatever the case, it is essential that the artist always review all audio material before each submission, especially if doing so after revisions.

Most often, those working in this area enjoy the work and are often successful. Although, there are also individuals who are just not cut out to be vocal artists. While this is the case, it is often possible to direct these individuals into other areas in which any proven talents may be better suited. For example, one may not have the voice necessary to be an audio artist, though could very well be good at directing, reviewing or writing commercials or other content.




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