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Tips for using inflection in voiceover Inflection in voiceover, and therefore in everyday speech, happens all day long. Our speech patterns sound like a rollercoaster, and if you’re a sound engineer staring at that screen filled with wavy lines all day, it looks like one too. We almost can’t speak in monotone as it’s not our inclination. The vocal chords...
It’s been a long time since I’ve written on the subject of voiceover technique. If you feel like skipping this moment while I muse on how I came to write this particular set of voiceover tips, you can go to the next paragraph and you’re forgiven. What has happened to me over the years of voiceover coaching is that I have learned so much more...
After several weeks of working with Lesley, I know that the time is rapidly approaching when I will want to start recording demos and (hopefully) commercial work. One option is to rent out some time in a professional studio. Right now in Portland, it costs about $40 per hour to rent studio time for voiceovers. This is absolutely a reasonable option. But...
Week 2: “Commercials capture your attention, that's all.” ~ Calvin Klein The previous week, Lesley and I discussed the many and various ways in which voice actors can apply their voice acting skill professionally. This week, she suggested that I narrow my focus down to one. Despite the fact that my passion lies in voicing audio books, I have decided to...
So you want to be a voiceover professional? Me too! Hi I'm Jason. I'm a client of Lesley's, and I'm going to be filling in for a while writing this blog. I'm here to tell you all about my experience working with Lesley, and what it's like to get into the voice over industry from day one. Since I was a kid, I've always done funny voices. Usually when...
Hi! I'm Lesley Bailey. I’m an award-winning Casting Director, Voiceover Coach, Demo Producer, and Consultant with over 30 years "in the trenches". I love helping voice actors bring scripts to life with authenticity and confidence.
Ready to jumpstart your voiceover career?
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