When your voice becomes your career, something you are passionate about, then how do you take it to the next level, how do you become a professional voice-over (VO) artist? Well it’s really not rocket science, it actually involves a combination of honing your skills, building a portfolio, marketing yourself, and networking within the industry. We have broken it down into 12 steps, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to become a pro voice-over professional.
- Develop Your Vocal Skills:
- Voice Training: Consider working with a voice coach to improve your vocal range, pitch, tone, tempo and control.
- Acting Classes: Voice-over is a form of acting. Taking acting or drama classes helps you convey emotions, throw your voice and teaches you to connect with your audiences.
- Script Analysis: Learn how to analyse scripts to understand the context, tone, and emotion behind the words.Here we work with a lot of expression exercises.
- Create a Professional Voice Demo Show Reel:
- Record a high-quality voice demo showreel showcasing your versatility. Include samples of different styles such as narration, commercials, character voices, and more.
- Ensure the showreel is well-edited and highlights your best work.
- The showreel should be crisp, clear and not more than 3 to 4mins. Try to give 20-30sec voice samples of each style.
- Send only those voice samples that would be considered for the project/voice requirement.
- Create a Home Studio Setup:
- Invest in a quality microphone, headphones, and audio interface for a professional sound.
- Set up a quiet and acoustically treated space for recording.
- We recommend if recording at home with your phone, place the phone in your cupboard, place a few cushions inside it and record.
- Download audacity/any other free auditing software to help in editing your recording samples.
- Understand Your Niche:
- Identify your niche within the voice-over industry. This could be commercials, audiobooks, animation, video games, corporate narration, etc. Remember every voice has a fit, find your fit, that is where your voice sounds the best and creates an impact.
- Tailor your demo reel and marketing efforts to your chosen niche.
- Create an Online Presence:
- Build a professional website showcasing your demo reel, resume, and contact information.
- Establish a presence on social media platforms frequented by professionals in the industry.
- Joining Online Platforms:
- Create profiles on voice-over marketplaces like Voices.com, Voice123, or Fiverr to find opportunities.
- Network with other voice-over artists on forums and social media.
- Stay Updated:
- Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies.
- Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Market Yourself:
- Develop a marketing strategy to promote your services.
- Use social media, your website, and online profiles to showcase your work.
- Consider creating a professional business card and promotional materials.
- Build a Portfolio:
- Work on a variety of projects to build your portfolio.
- Include testimonials from satisfied clients on your website.
- Networking:
- Attend industry events, join online forums, and connect with other professionals.
- Networking can lead to referrals and collaborations.
- Invest in Professional Training:
- Take professional help or training for your voice, like at G -Corp Media we help train you, to become a professional voice artist.
- Training opens opportunities for you and your voice.
- StayingRelevant:
- Breaking into the voice-over industry can take time. If a client rejects your sample, do not fret, maybe your voice wasn’t the right fit so move onto the next. Like at G-Corp Media we always say “every voice has a fit, find your fit”, most importantly keep working your voice.Stay persistent, patient, and continue refining your craft.
Remember, success in the voice-over industry often comes from a combination of talent, perseverance, passion and effective networking. Continuously, adapt to industry changes, be proactive in marketing yourself to stand out as a professional voice-over artist.
At G -Corp Media we say it’s all about willingness, so come train with us to become a pro voice over professional.
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