The Recorded Voice – Details, episodes & analysis

In this, our seventh episode I’m chatting with Stelios from Accusonus who create some fantastic and very user-friendly tools that can really speed up your voiceover recording process.  If you struggle with noise issues in your recordings you’ll definitely want to head to accusonus.com to check out their groundbreaking ERA bundle.  

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In episode 8, the final in this first season, I’ll be discussing, with myself, what are the essential and desirable skills of a professional voiceover artist wanting to create, develop and sustain in this competitive industry.  I’m Guy Michaels.  Thanks for listening.

In this, our sixth episode I’m talking with voiceover studio tech George Whittam. We discover that we are very much in alignment on the priorities of a voiceover setting up and working from a home studio. These days a pro-VO needs to strive to be a pro engineer to serve the project and stand the chance of repeat work. Only a small percentage of VOs worldwide are actually achieving this.

Head to voiceoverkickstart.com for technical voice over coaching and how to set up and improve your home studio

In episode seven I’m chatting with Stelios from Accusonus who create some fantastic user-friendly tools that can really speed up your voiceover recording process. If you struggle with noise issues in your recordings you’ll definitely want to tune in for that episode.  I’m Guy Michaels. Thanks for listening.

In this, our fifth episode I’m talking with Sam and Henry from Spikizi. We discuss how an actor approaches learning and maintaining an accent and how their app is making this an easier, richer and ultimately more collaborative process in the acting community. 

For more golden advice and resources head to voiceoverkickstart.com 

In episode six we take a look at the technical challenges that VO's face as I chat with studio tech George Whittam.  I’m Guy Michaels. Thanks for listening.

In this, our fourth episode I’m talking with Kate Whelan whose clients as a professional voiceover include Emirates Airline, Aldi, Google and many more over a lengthy career that started in radio. We discuss the evolving industry, negotiating rates, studio sessions, the process from booking to completion of projects, working remotely and dealing with the isolated nature of the role. 

For more golden advice and resources head to voiceoverkickstart.com 

In episode five we take a look at a highly featured accent learning hub that could prove extremely useful for voice actors wanting to improve their ear for accents when tackling audiobooks, gaming, animation or audio drama. I’m Guy Michaels. Thanks for listening.

In this, our third episode I’m talking with Mike Saraswat, founder and CEO of Ekstasy, a hugely successful Advertising, Branding and Creative agency based in London. As the pro voiceover artist, the quicker you identify as a business, the stronger that business and your career will become. We go deep and discuss fears, the need for understanding finances and setting rates, routine and discipline, and succeeding as a solo-entrepreneur.

For more golden advice and resources head to voiceoverkickstart.com 

In episode four, I’m talking with busy British Voiceover Artist Kate Whelan. We look at the shifting trends in commercial voiceover, setting and negotiating your rates and much more. I’m Guy Michaels. Thanks for listening.

In our second episode, I’m talking with Tamsin Collison, audiobook and audio drama director/producer. Having produced over 450 books, Tamsin has directed the likes of Tracey Ullman, Andrew Lincoln, Thandiwe Newton, David Tennant and Billie Piper in classic and new releases for leading worldwide publishing houses.

You can find out more about Tamsin here.

For professional voice over coaching with Guy Michaels head to voiceoverkickstart.com 

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming an audiobook narrator then we have a 5-part programme in our membership

Award-winning Audiobook Narrator HELEN LLOYD leads you through 5 modules on working in this competitive yet ultimately rewarding field of recorded voice work.

• The Audiobook Industry

• Self Published Audiobooks

• Technical challenges

• Artistic challenges

• Developing your ear

• The Narrative Voice

• Developing characters

• Keeping it real

• Changing gender

• Acting skills

• Vocal modulation

• Dynamics

• Microphone technique

• Studio discipline

In episode three, I’m talking with Mike Saraswat as we explore the entrepreneurial skills a voiceover artists needs to succeed. Mike is the Founder & CEO of Ekstasy, an Advertising, Branding and Creative Agency based in London. As you know, or should know, VO is about far far more than the voice and Mike’s advice will help you to take your voiceover career to the next rung of the ladder. I’m Guy Michaels. Thanks for listening.

In our first episode, I’m talking with Matthew Lloyd Davies, award-winning audiobook narrator and veteran actor. Matt talks candidly about his career and offers many a gem for actors wanting to record audiobooks from home. 

You can find out more about Matt here and listen to his work MLDaudio - he also offers bespoke coaching for narrators.

For professional voice over coaching with Guy Michaels head to voiceoverkickstart.com 

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming an audiobook narrator then we have a 5-part programme in our membership with Matthew's original mentor (as mentioned in the episode).

Award-winning Audiobook Narrator HELEN LLOYD leads you through 5 modules on working in this competitive yet ultimately rewarding field of recorded voice work.

• The Audiobook Industry

• Self Published Audiobooks

• Technical challenges

• Artistic challenges

• Developing your ear

• The Narrative Voice

• Developing characters

• Keeping it real

• Changing gender

• Acting skills

• Vocal modulation

• Dynamics

• Microphone technique

• Studio discipline

In episode two, I’m talking with Tamsin Collison as we explore the other side of the glass - the role of audiobook and audio drama director. With over 450 books and having directed the likes of Tracey Ullman, Andrew Lincoln, Thandie Newton, David Tennant and Billie Piper if you are interested in a through behind the scenes then do check out episode two of The Recorded Voice. I’m Guy Michaels. Thanks for listening.

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Overview of our first season focusing on DEVELOPING and SUSTAINING your Voiceover Career.

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