Is One Voiceover Demo Enough?
When I started in VO in 1989, it wasn't necessary to have multiple demos. Generally, a commercial demo was all you needed. There was no...
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Voiceover Coaching by Six Working Voice Actors | Decades of Experience
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Terry Daniel
Jul 20, 20224 min read
Look! Something Shiny!
Hey look! Something shiny! Yes, we have heard a ton of jokes about ADD. I've been known to come up with a few of them myself. For...
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Terry Daniel
Jul 15, 20222 min read
The Microphone Doesn't Book You Work
We see a lot of cool pictures of home studio setups on social media. Expensive mics, preamps, headphones, monitors, you name it!...
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Terry Daniel
Jul 12, 20222 min read
I Hate Cold Calling!
It's true. I do! But it's an important step we all must take to get voiceover clients. Unfortunately, fear of rejection is often the...
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Terry Daniel
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Voiceover Demo Sessions via Zoom
Welcome to the era of the voiceover business, where you can record your voiceover demo from home while your coach directs you via zoom!...
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Terry Daniel
Jul 5, 20223 min read
How The UVT Coaching Team Came Together
Several years ago, my workload became too much to handle. I was juggling between voiceover bookings and coaching newcomers. I needed some...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 29, 20222 min read
A Voice Actor and Radio Announcer Walk into a Bar...
I spent about six years in radio back in the 90s. I can tell you from experience that being a radio broadcaster is nothing like being a...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Voiceover Booking Homework
When you book a voiceover job, it's essential to do a little homework before your booking date. Even if you haven't received the script,...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 20, 20222 min read
Marketable Voiceover Demos
Voiceover demos are your calling card and I can't stress enough how important it is to get them professionally produced by a demo...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 16, 20223 min read
It's Not Always About You
As I make my way past 30 years of experience as a working voice actor, I get to hear plenty of client and agent stories. For example,...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Marketing your eLearning Narration Demo
If you're unfamiliar with eLearning, it's a structured course or learning experience delivered electronically. Live or pre-recorded...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 10, 20222 min read
Should I work with coaches who are voice actors?
You may think the title of this blog might be a little silly, but you may be surprised at how many voiceover coaches lack experience in...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Once I book some gigs, I will invest in coaching!
At UVT Coaching, we appreciate every inquiry we get but there is a particular detouring narrative amongst new talents looking to get into...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 5, 20222 min read
Don't Pigeonhole Yourself
Quality coaching and getting a few demos produced should always be the number one priority when it comes to having a chance to succeed in...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 1, 20222 min read
I Almost Quit VO
During the start of my career, I was fortunate to have booked a few clients right away but I hit some bumps in the road and started...
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Terry Daniel
May 24, 20222 min read
The Importance of a Good Recording Space
You see it on social media all the time. Pictures of recording gear in not-so-good recording spaces. Don't neglect one of the most...
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Terry Daniel
May 20, 20222 min read
The Gear Lust Problem in Voiceovers
We could preach about how important it is to learn performance skills all day long and most people who are just starting in voiceovers...
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Terry Daniel
May 16, 20222 min read
It's More Than Just Reading Words
When I receive a short 30-second voiceover script from a client, my first thought is, "Ah, this is a quick and easy one!" But it never...
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Terry Daniel
May 13, 20222 min read
A Speedy Race to the Bottom
Bottom feeder voiceover services are making a killing with YOUR money! Not only do they charge their clients ridiculously low rates, but...
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Terry Daniel
May 11, 20222 min read
Tips for a Better Voiceover Performance
Posture If possible, stand when you record your script. Good posture will help you maintain good breath support, making it easier to...
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