The VO School Podcast will relaunch in July 2022, and…there are changes afoot. Jamie will also be talking with Carin Gilfry about eVOcation 2022, a virtual conference devoted to the business of voiceover, coming this June 10-12. For more information about eVOcation 2022, visit www.vocationconference.com. You can connect on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference, Twitter at www.twitter.com/VOcationNYC, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/vocationnyc. You can find Carin Gilfry at www.caringilfry.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carin.gilfry. CONNECT WITH US VO School Podcast: www.voschoolpodcast.com Twitter at www.twitter.com/voschoolpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/voschoolpodcast Facebook at www.facebook.com/VOSchoolPodcast and www.facebook.com/groups/voschoolpodcast Jamie Muffett: www.jamiemuffettvo.com Joan Covino: www.joancovino.com Twitter at www.twitter.com/joancovino LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/joan-covino-52264b1 Femmie London: www.femmielondonvo.com LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/femmie-london-voice-actor-8a61a078 Tiffany Vanlandingham: Instagram at www.instagram.com/tiltiffany OUR SPONSORS Special thanks to our sponsors JMC Demos (www.jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production) and Backstage (www.backstage.com). And to our Patreon members, Angus Macleod, Zac Aleman, Chris Lewis, Jim Kennelly, Jeff Friedman, Ken Foster, and Paul Schmidt. For early access to episodes, exciting perks, and to support the show, become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/voschool.
On today’s episode of the podcast we are reviewing listener political reads! We are joined by super successful voice talent and owner of Blue Wave Voiceover, Maria Pendolino, and studio owner and engineer Brandon Perry of Sound Nectar Studios. Between them they have recorded thousands of political ads and are gearing up for their biggest political season yet with the 2022 midterm elections. Following the review we become a fly on the wall in-session as Maria records today’s scripts with Brandon, and we conclude the episode with the finished products, mixed and mastered by Brandon. Maria Pendolino: https://www.voicebymaria.com/political-democrat/ and Blue Wave link: www.bluewavevoiceover.com Brandon Perry: www.soundnectarstudios.com For more information about the podcast, please visit: https://www.VOSchoolPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @VOSchoolPodcast Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/voschoolpodcast Voice123 (https://Voice123.com) is the world’s first and largest marketplace for professional voice actors, and it has always been our endeavor to craft the future of the voice over industry. Check out our latest content hub for voice actors, The Booth https://voice123.com/thebooth. As a VO School listener, we’re giving you $50.00 USD off to access our premium memberships! New sign ups and upgrades only. Visit voice123.com/plans/voschool today to get started. Terms and conditions apply https://voice123.com/thebooth/voice-over-events/voschool-terms-and-conditions/ See the link for more details. Requiring further support? E-mail us at help@voice123.com. Social Media Handles Facebook: https://facebook.com/voice123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/voice123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voice123 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice123/
This week on the VO School Podcast we are answering your ‘Questions I’m Too Afraid To Ask!’. Answering them are seven fantastic voiceover experts: Maria Pendolino, Tracy Lindley, Mia Bankston, David Toback, J. Michael Collins, Alissa Zea and Kelly Wilkening. Questions asked include; How honest are coaches? Do agents only work with top earners? Why is there so much vitriol about FiCore? How much money do talent make? Should all talent purchase Source Connect? For more information about the podcast, please visit: https://www.VOSchoolPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @VOSchoolPodcast Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/voschoolpodcast Voice123 (https://Voice123.com) is the world’s first and largest marketplace for professional voice actors, and it has always been our endeavor to craft the future of the voice over industry. Check out our latest content hub for voice actors, The Booth https://voice123.com/thebooth. As a VO School listener, we’re giving you $50.00 USD off to access our premium memberships! New sign ups and upgrades only. Visit voice123.com/plans/voschool today to get started. Terms and conditions apply https://voice123.com/thebooth/voice-over-events/voschool-terms-and-conditions/ See the link for more details. Requiring further support? E-mail us at help@voice123.com. Social Media Handles Facebook: https://facebook.com/voice123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/voice123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voice123 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice123/
This week on the VO School Podcast we are talking about frustration! Joining us are four fantastic guests: Carin Gilfry, Erikka J, Meryl C Goldsmith, and Marco Cammarota. Carin and Erikka are two fantastic voice actors who have a ton of experience in the industry. They are frank about their journey breaking in and maintaining a career in VO. They discuss their own challenges and how they overcame them. Meryl and Marco are voice actors in the early stages of their career. Both bravely volunteered to share their lived experience of frustration as they find their footing in voiceover. Subjects covered include; finding your voice, growing your brand, investing in your career, social media, comparing yourself to others and much more! For more information about the podcast, please visit: https://www.VOSchoolPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @VOSchoolPodcast Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/voschoolpodcast Voice123 (https://Voice123.com) is the world’s first and largest marketplace for professional voice actors, and it has always been our endeavor to craft the future of the voice over industry. Check out our latest content hub for voice actors, The Booth https://voice123.com/thebooth. As a VO School listener, we’re giving you $50.00 USD off to access our premium memberships! New sign ups and upgrades only. Visit voice123.com/plans/voschool today to get started. Terms and conditions apply https://voice123.com/thebooth/voice-over-events/voschool-terms-and-conditions/ See the link for more details. Requiring further support? E-mail us at help@voice123.com. Social Media Handles Facebook: https://facebook.com/voice123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/voice123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voice123 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice123/
This week on the VO School Podcast we are reviewing your Video Game Demo’s! Joining us this week are two highly experienced voice actors; Tim Friedlander and Carlo Mestroni. Tim Friedlander is a well known voice actor (commercials, video games, promo and documentary narration) and owner of soundBox:LA - an LA voiceover studio that records talent across a wide range of genres, including many video games. Also offering signatory services, audio bridging, remote recording, and demo production. Carlo Mestroni is an extremely experienced voice actor and mo-cap artist based in Montreal. He has performed in many Assassins Creed games as well as Rainbow Six, Maneater, Far Cry, Deus Ex and many others… He is also a voice and mo-cap director, as well as casting. For more information about the podcast, please visit: https://www.VOSchoolPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @VOSchoolPodcast Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/voschoolpodcast Voice123 (https://Voice123.com) is the world’s first and largest marketplace for professional voice actors, and it has always been our endeavor to craft the future of the voice over industry. Check out our latest content hub for voice actors, The Booth https://voice123.com/thebooth. As a VO School listener, we’re giving you $50.00 USD off to access our premium memberships! New sign ups and upgrades only. Visit voice123.com/plans/voschool today to get started. Terms and conditions apply https://voice123.com/thebooth/voice-over-events/voschool-terms-and-conditions/ See the link for more details. Requiring further support? E-mail us at help@voice123.com. Social Media Handles Facebook: https://facebook.com/voice123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/voice123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voice123 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice123/
This week on the VO School Podcast we are listening in on the Working Pro’s panel from eVOcation 2021, sponsored by Voice123. eVocation is a conference devoted to the business of voiceover. This was one of the most popular events from the weekend and is a regular feature at the conference. This superstar panel is comprised of four hugely successful voice talents, who between them cover a wide range of VO genres. Hosting the panel is eVOcation co-chair and successful voice talent in her own right, Carin Gilfry. Find out how this esteemed panel climbed the VO ladder, what their advice for those looking to enter the business is, how to get out of a career slump, how and when to seek out representation, finding your niche, and much more. Christian Lanz is a Mexican-Chilean Voice Actor, Disney Villain, EMMYS Announcer, 6-Time Voice Arts Award Winner, Golden Trailer Nominee, and is known for roles in Elena of Avalor, Coco, Call of Duty, Cyberpunk 2077, Lego DC Batman, American Dad and Spy Kids. Tre Mosely’s voice has been heard in promos on Comedy Central, corporate narration for Jeep and Pfizer, on the field at the University of Florida, and on various commercials across the country. He voices promos for Major League Baseball, and voices DJ Tre Mo' in the Superstar KO Mode for Madden 20/21. Tish Hicks is the founder and Master Sensei of the V.O. Dojo. She has been a highly successful L.A. voiceover artist for over 15 years and is as smart, down-to-earth and nurturing as her signature voice. She has been the voice of countless campaigns, including Citibank for six years. Recent clients include Subaru, GTA5, TCM, Pop‑Secret, and Stinky & Dirty. Maria Pendolino is an award-winning professional female voice actor. Maria has been an industry professional for more than fifteen years, Maria’s voiceover style is real, conversational, authentic, natural, friendly, relatable and sassy. Trained in musical theatre, film, television and voice, Maria’s accolades include winning the 2017 and 2018 Voice Arts Award for Best Voiceover Performance in the e-learning and consumer sales video categories. She was also nominated in the radio imaging category. She is the founder of Millennial Voiceover and Blue Wave Voiceover. Voice123 (https://Voice123.com) is the world’s first and largest marketplace for professional voice actors, and it has always been our endeavor to craft the future of the voice over industry. Check out our latest content hub for voice actors, The Booth https://voice123.com/thebooth. As a VO School listener, we’re giving you $50.00 USD off to access our premium memberships! New sign ups and upgrades only. Visit voice123.com/plans/voschool today to get started. Terms and conditions apply https://voice123.com/thebooth/voice-over-events/voschool-terms-and-conditions/ See the link for more details. Requiring further support? E-mail us at help@voice123.com. Social Media Handles Facebook: https://facebook.com/voice123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/voice123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voice123 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice123/
This weeks episode of the VO School Podcast is all about data. More specifically, a survey conducted by and for voice actors - where they live and work, how much money they make, where do they find work etc... Check out the survey at http://www.VoiceoverSurvey.com Joining me this week on the podcast are voice actors Carin Gilfry, Joey Schaljo, Maria Pendolino and Eric Yang. Carin Gilfry explains more about the survey and the team members who collected and analyzed the data: "Have you ever wondered about the real data of the voiceover industry? How much money are people earning? Where are most people finding work? Does someone have to live in New York or LA to be successful? Does a voice actor need to join the union? Many of us have wondered the same thing. So, a group of independent voice actors got together and decided to put together a survey to find these answers and more. The State of Voiceover in 2021 Survey provides a deep dive into the data of the VO industry. 1244 responses ...
This week on the VO School Podcast we are reviewing listener submissions. The genre of choice this time is corporate narration, and because this area of voiceover is so broad we are looking at two styles specifically - explainer and technical. Joining us to assess these reads is Christi Bowen. Christi is an exceptional voice talent as well as a voiceover coach, director of Corporate and e-Learning at ACM talent, and associate producer for VO Atlanta. What Christi doesn’t know about corporate narration isn’t worth knowing! Listen along as we review 18 submissions from VO School Podcast listeners, detailing our thoughts on what works, what turns clients and reps off, and some suggestions on areas to improve. Sadly we didn’t get chance to review all of the submissions but if you’d like to listen for yourself, please visit our Facebook Group where we have uploaded the whole submission folder: https://www.facebook.com/groups/voschoolpodcast Join the VOcation Voiceover group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference For more information on Christi, visit: https://www.christibowen.com/ Check us out on social media: @VOSchoolPodcast
In today's episode, Rolf Veldman - CEO of Voice123, joins us to present the findings of their huge AI report. With a mixture of real world testing by putting actual AI voices into the marketplace, interviews and surveys with voice seekers, Voice123 has, over the course of 9 months, compiled a fascinating report on the current state of AI/synthetic voice in voiceover, and where it could be going. To check out the report yourself, visit this link: https://voice123.com/thebooth/the-state-of-ai-voices-report/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=ai-report-21&utm_content=vo-school Rolf Veldman is CEO of Voice123, the world’s first and largest online marketplace for professional voice actors. An impassioned storyteller, Rolf considers himself an entrepreneurial historian who loves board games, scuba diving, cycling, and doing his bit to change the world for the better. At Voice123, Rolf spearheads a widely diverse and fully-remote team that has set itself the task of crafting the future of the voiceover industry. For more information on the podcast, visit: https://www.VOSchoolPodcast.com Twitter/Instagram: @VOSchoolPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/voschoolpodcast http://www.Voice123.com Twitter/Instagram: @Voice123
The VO School podcast is back! Joining us this week is Melanie Zanetti. Melanie is a prolific film, TV, theater actor and educator. Her voiceover role in the animated series ‘Bluey’ has showcased her skills to a huge global audience, as well as standout performances in 2020’s Love and Monsters, and The Bureau of Magical Things (2018). We examine in detail her transition to the world of voiceover, and how it differs from on-camera acting, and we take a deeper dive into the themes she discussed in her recent Backstage Article: “A Year Without Booking Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Melanie Zanetti“ https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/melanie-zanetti-bluey-interview-72854/ We talk about coping with rejection, motivation, maintaining and cultivating creativity, the auditioning mindset and more in this candid conversation. For early access to podcast episodes, other exciting perks and to support the podcast, become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/voschool For ...