You can imagine that in a career spanning a quarter of a century, Guy Michaels has been asked this question hundreds, if not thousands of times!

So…how can I get into voice acting?

 

First, there is no single path to voiceover success.  Although a voice actor needs to develop an entire set of skills to create, develop and sustain a voiceover career, each new voiceover artist will have a different starting point.  It is key to identify your strengths and weaknesses as you enter this competitive industry and then work hard and smart to improve the skills that will propel you to become a voice actor for real.

 

Here are some of the basics, but of course throughout our free voiceover resources and especially within the membership you’ll find pretty much everything you need for getting started in voiceover.

 

If you are reading this and new to voice acting then definitely access Guy’s GETTING STARTED IN VOICEOVER video.

 

Essential Voice Acting Skills and Training

• Take vocal lessons: Invest in professional vocal and voiceover coaching to learn proper breathing techniques, improve vocal range and flexibility, and protect your voice from strain.
• Practice character development: Experiment with different voices, accents, and dialects to expand your vocal versatility and ability to embody diverse characters. (note that most voiceover work will generally be in your own accent with your own natural voice)
• Join a voice acting workshop: Participate in group workshops or online courses to learn from experienced voice actors, gain valuable feedback, and network with other professionals.

Creating a Demo Reel and Building a Portfolio

• Record a professional demo reel: Hire a sound engineer to produce a high-quality demo reel that showcases your best voice acting abilities and range.
• Create a voice acting website or profile: Build a professional online presence where you can showcase your demo reel, portfolio, resume, and contact information.
• Join online casting platforms: Create profiles on popular voice acting casting websites to submit auditions and connect with potential clients.

Finding Voice Acting Auditions and Jobs

• Network with industry professionals: Attend media production conferences, workshops, and events to meet casting directors, agents, and other voice actors.
• Research and apply for casting calls: Regularly check casting websites and industry publications for open auditions and job opportunities.
• Contact voice acting agencies: Submit your demo reel and resume to reputable voice acting agencies for representation and access to exclusive auditions.

 

The question ‘how can I get into voice acting?’ has a very long answer in reality.  VOK can help you in so many ways.  From coaching and services through to community support and extremely useful educational content, Guy’s platform has been supercharging voice acting careers since 2006.

 

Check out the VOICEOVER SCRIPT LIBRARY to practice with real voiceover scripts!