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Due to the most recent audition I posted for a local Ford client, I find it absolutely necessary to share some Audition Do’s and Don’ts for your AT HOME auditions.  If I could only play for you all the auditions I received! From your home computer: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW…

Breaking Into the Large Markets I never could understand it. We were just as talented.  We were willing to travel for the work if need be.  Heck we would pay for our own travel just to have the opportunity.  So why on earth weren’t we even given the opportunity to audition.…

A brand new podcast on networking etiquette for your enjoyment!  Avoid the drama and make sure to make the best use of your social networking sites. [audio:https://debsvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VOAppetizer_NetworkingEtiquette-final1.mp3|titles=Networking Etiquette]

            Hopefully you’ve taken enough training now that you KNOW you are ready to make a demo.  Depending on the demo director/coach/producer you choose, you may want to help create your demo copy.   Keep in mind we are talking about demos that are created from…

                      I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m seeing a huge slump in the industry right now, in fact in most industries.  It could be a result of the unfortunate drop in the economy in the U.S.,…

Over Practicing – getting stuck in the read             Work your copy! Find your character! Learn the back story! Know what you’re reading! But then don’t over practice either! AHHHHH make up your minds! It can all seem overwhelming…you’ll hear one thing from one person…

Recording in Mono – vs Stereo The more you work in this industry, the more you take for granted the little things that you gradually learn on your own. Much like what format to record in….Stereo or Mono? I’ve had several students send me files to listen to or critique…

Well, I always love it when something I write up can ellicit discussion among the VO community and my article Thursday on investing in yourself did just that.  My inbox was buzzing with kind comments, letters of thank you for encouragement, and questions about continuing education.  As you know, I…

Investing in YOURSELF! By Deb Munro                 This is such a tough time for many.  The economy is catching up to most of us and everyone is tightening the noose on their budgets....understandably so.  What a predicament for many.   You've invested a…

My tip for today involves (drum roll) Research! How much research do you do on the character/personality you are about to perform?  If you find the real life of the character, the script won’t feel like a script.  Use pictures from magazines to give an image to your character.  Notes…