Articles & Ideas

Enjoy these free resources to help folks interested in learning about and improving their careers in VoiceOver or audiobook narration…

…because when I was starting out (and at many points in my career) I spent far too much time, money, and/or stress just trying to figure things out on my own and then wondering if I was on the right track. So here are all of the things I wish I had known sooner, some of my brilliant ideas, my spectacular failures, and everything in between.

With any luck, they'll help you out in some small way.

If there is a topic you’re curious about or need help with that isn’t covered here, feel free to reach out!

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How to Learn ANY Accent

5 tips from a 4-Time Best Performance Nominee and professional voiceover artist on how to learn any accent you'd like.

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How Voices.com Works

How to navigate the inner workings of Voices.com and set yourself up for success right out of the gate. Tips, best practices, and some words of wisdom from a 4-TIme Best Performance nominee.

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Pop Filters

What are pop filters, what are some of the differences and advantages from type to type, and which one is right for you?

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Microphone Placement

A series of simple guidelines for voiceover artists, to help make sure you’re setting up your microphone perfectly every single time.

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Which Neumann Microphone is the Best for Voiceover?

Neumann is one of the most venerated mic manufacturers of all time, and three of their mics—the TLM 102, TLM 103, and U87ai—are among the most popular voiceover microphones in professional and home studios the world over. Which one is the best for you, and does each mic live up to its name (and its pricetag)?

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The Best Headphones for Voiceover Artists

There are a number of factors that go into making a ‘good’ pair of headphones for any given use case. For VoiceOver artists in a home studio, here are the most important considerations to finding the right pair for you and your setup.

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Noise Floor

Everything a voiceover artist needs to know about noise floor.

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Was it worth it?

The ultimate question: was it worth it? A walk-thru and review of a StudioBricks One VO edition purchased in 2023. Covering the different features and benefits in the booth like the yellowtec mounting system, the acoustic treatment, ventilation, soundproofing, space, the fancy glass door, and just general quality of life improvements from my previous DIY booth.

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