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Voiceover Lessons for Beginners

by John Matthew

John Matthew dispenses his knowledge and experience from 30+ years as a working voiceover artist. The lessons are short and focused on a single subject. Lessons 1 through 11 are a self-guided beginning course in voiceover work, complete with assignments to keep you actively progressing toward becoming a competitive voice talent. After that we cover a range of topics useful to both beginners and intermediates. Thanks for listening!

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  1. 053 My FNaF Interview

    I tell the (brief) story of my Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location experience. I cleaned up the audio a bit for listenability; I removed some breaths, mouth sounds and “umm”s, and extended some pauses. But the words are all there….almost—I bleeped the name of the YouTuber whose channel this…

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  2. 052 Basic Tax Information for Actors

    Your tax situation as a working actor can get a little complicated. Here's basic information to demystify the process. *DISCLAIMER* This is basic information for US taxpayers only. I am not a tax professional. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Check government resources or contact a...

  3. 051 Mark Matulis on Accents & Warmups

    Voice actor Mark Matulis is back to talk about early influences, accents and warming up, in our second interview segment. (00:00) Accents & influences (02:11) Voice warmups & exercises https://www.voicesofmark.com/ ⁠My Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo...

  4. 050 Practice Tip: Put The Script Down

    Here's another simple exercise to help you get the words off the page and connect with your audience. ⁠My Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JohnMatthewVO...

  5. 049 What IS a Vocal Warmup, Anyway?

    Here's a bit more insight into vocal warmups, after some recent related experiences. I also recommend checking out Nic Redman's interview with Dane Chalfin (2 parts). My Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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  6. 048 Mark Matulis on Characters & Training

    Canadian stage, on-camera and voice actor Mark Matulis talks about creating characters for voice work - and the importance of training - in our first interview segment. (00:00) Creating & Building Characters (03:54) Training for Voice Acting https://www.voicesofmark.com/ My Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  7. 047 Be Yourself

    Copying others can be useful, but be careful. Let's talk about balancing you with others. ⁠My Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JohnMatthewVO...

  8. 046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?

    Let's demystify the complicated world of voiceover microphones. (00:00) Intro (00:30) Three Categories of Voiceover Mics (00:59) Condenser Microphones (02:14) Dynamic Microphones (02:55) Content Creator Microphones (04:16) Outro Condenser Mics: Neumann U87 Neumann TLM 103 Sennheiser MKH416 (I…

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  9. 045 Claudia Dunn on Audiobooks Part 2

    Claudia Dunn is back to talk audiobooks. This time we talk about the Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC), and how Claudia got her start in audiobook work. (00:00) Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC) (04:18) How Claudia Got Started in Audiobook Narration...

  10. 044 Build a Vocal Warmup

    Vocal warmups are an important part of being a voice professional. Here is some foundational advice for building your vocal health routines. (00:00) Intro (00:38) Why do a vocal warmup (01:29) How to start building a vocal warmup (02:27) Different vocal exercises for different purposes (2:56)…

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  11. 043 Claudia Dunn on Audiobooks Part 1

    My good friend Claudia Dunn is a classically trained stage and voice actor, and a Second City Improv alumni. She shares her extensive audiobook experience in part one of our first interview. (00:00) How to be an effective audiobook narrator (06:59) How to get audiobook narration work...

  12. 042 Where to Buy Your VO Studio Equipment

    Amazon has everything, but is it the best place to buy recording & production equipment for your voiceover studio? Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Guitar Center: https://www.guitarcenter.com/ Musician's Friend: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/ CORRECTION: Sweetwater does have one flagship...

  13. 041 Tech Talk - Hardware & Software Compatibility Issues

    For you current and future voiceover studio techies, we go under the hood (a little) to reveal a simple lesson learned from issues I've had with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen audio interface and Sound Forge. My special guest voice for this episode is Kazu Kusano!! https://kazukusano.com/ My...

  14. 040 How Do You Find the Right Audio Gear?!

    It's easy to get lost in the endless jungle of home studio equipment choices. Here's my way of keeping it simple. My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/...

  15. 039 To Audition or Not to Audition PART 2

    When NOT to audition! My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew...

  16. 038 To Audition or Not to Audition PART 1

    Should you take the time to audition for a long-shot? My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew...

  17. 037 Professionalism

    If you want to be a pro, act like a pro. My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew...

  18. 036 Performance Tip: Who Where Why

    Answer these three questions for deeper connection to your audience - and better performances. My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  19. 035 Basic Commercial Script Analysis

    Four simple questions for a better understanding of commercial voiceover scripts - and better performances. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0l1QZAQgjxiPgLRFa5e_4NohcC8ZYa9M86RZFz1jqI/edit?usp=sharing XYZ Bank online banking was designed with you in mind. This secure, easy-to-use system lets...

  20. 034 What You Want & What The Business Wants

    What you want to do in the voiceover business may not be what the business wants you to do. My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Support⁠⁠⁠: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew...

  21. 033 Connection for Diction Practice

    Why you need to connect when practicing your diction, and how to do it. My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠Support⁠⁠: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew...

  22. 032 Fear of Failure: Performing

    A look at how fear of failure can effect you as a performer, and how to handle it. My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠Support⁠: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew…

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  23. 031 Script Problems 2 - Self-Directing

    How to handle script problems when recording on your own. Example 1: We recommending using water with soap. Solution: We recommend using water with soap. Example 2: Soap, for example, is an example of a consumer cleaning a product. Solutions: AS IS Soap, for example, is an example of a...

  24. 030 Script Problems 1 - Client Sessions

    A simple 3-point strategy for handling script problems in a client-directed voiceover session. My Linktree⁠⁠: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ Support…

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  25. 029 Practice Tip: Do It Backwards

    A very simple but powerful practice & warmup technique to improve your voiceover auditions and jobs. Sample Copy: The demand for modular manufacturing isaccelerating rapidly as dealers, general contractors, and end users embracethe unparalleled benefits of modular products....

  26. 028 The Not-So-Scary AI Future of Voiceover...

    A more hopeful and less terrifying discussion of the future of voiceover work in the new world of AI. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on...

  27. 027 The Scary AI Future of Voiceover!!

    A terrifying look at the future of voiceover work in an AI world...?!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  28. 026 Beginner Tip: Take It Slow

    John solves a common beginner's dilemma with this simple tip. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  29. 025 Script Tip #1: Problem & Solution

    Improve your reads with this simple script analysis tip. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  30. 024 How To Get Started In Voiceover

    A concise 5-part plan to launch your voiceover career. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  31. 023 Impressions & Prototypes

    John explains the difference between impressions and prototypes, and how to handle each. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  32. 022 Practice the Boring Stuff

    John explains why you should practice technical material. Also, I changed the cover art. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  33. 021 Top 7 Tips for Getting Paid

    John gives you 7 ways to help you get paid on time. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw33En2XnPZnJDIH-rUDguk_mymLzpEBQ...

  34. 020 The Good & Bad of Voiceover Work

    John goes through his top 5 favorite things about voiceover work, and some of the the not-so-good things too. ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  35. 019 Client Deliverables

    John explains exactly what you should be delivering to clients when you send them job files in this important lesson. ⁠⁠Lesson 16 Audio Specs⁠⁠: https://youtu.be/f_axYX2PBEw https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/5ZMBvGexmEb Lesson 18 Editing & Processing:...

  36. 018 Recording Basics #3 Basic Voiceover Editing & Processing

    A beginner's guide to editing and processing a voiceover in Sound Forge Pro 17. If you have different software, the specifics will vary but the concepts are the same. ⁠Lesson 16 Audio Specs⁠: https://youtu.be/f_axYX2PBEw https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/5ZMBvGexmEb Lesson 17 Recording &…

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  37. 017 Recording Basics #2 Record & Save a Voiceover

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A beginner's guide to recording a voiceover in Sound Forge Pro 17. If you have different software, the specifics will vary but the concepts are the same. Lesson 16 Audio Specs: https://youtu.be/f_axYX2PBEw https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hefjwEHueMljtoJYP7ERn?si=-Vvfs5LJTj2ESrBWFhd0Vg...

  38. Bonus Lesson 2: Do What Works For YOU

    In the second bonus lesson, John illustrates an important principle - and we hear the new audio logo! Bill Nighy interview: https://youtu.be/6Aq_V3LTbtg?si=SlsTBsGrnSZ1fF0X ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on...

  39. 016 Recording Basics #1 Audio Specs & File Formats

    A techy primer for voiceover talent new to recording. More info: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/digital-audio-basics-sample-rate-and-bit-depth.html https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/whats-the-difference-between-file-formats.html ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/...

  40. 015 Three Techniques for Better Performances

    Here are three simple techniques to improve your voice acting for auditions and jobs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  41. 014 Celebrity Voiceovers: A Discussion

    John and a very special mystery guess discuss celebrities doing voiceover work, and how it effects the rest of us. ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠Coaching info⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/coaching/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on...

  42. 013 Multiple Takes for Better Voiceover Auditions

    In lucky episode 13, John and special guest Kathleen take a closer look at multiple audition takes. ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  43. 012 7 Easy Tips for Better Voiceover Auditions

    In the first episode of Series 2, John shares some home audition tips gleaned from his years of experience. ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:...

  44. 011 Home Studio Part 5: Software

    In Lesson 11, John looks at popular recording & editing software for voiceover talent, and gives a few comments on studio monitors.GarageBand—MAC; FREE with MAC; limited editing & multitracking ability, but a good place to start before upgrading. Audacity—WIN/MAC; FREE and popular: I personally...

  45. 010 Home Studio Part 4: Audio Interfaces

    In Lesson 10, John gives a primer on microphone preamps and audio interfaces. Audio interfaces are also called sound cards, audio devices, or audio input-output devices.Audio Devices under $300 as of upload date:Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett SoloMOTU M2 2x2Behringer U-Phoria...

  46. Bonus Lesson 1: Microphone Technique

    In this first bonus lesson, John gives a primer on microphone technique for recording voiceover. ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw33En2XnPZnJDIH-rUDguk_mymLzpEBQ...

  47. 009 Home Studio Part 3: The Microphone

    In Lesson 9, John gives a primer on microphones for voiceover, and makes some recommendations. More info on VO mics: https://www.voices.com/blog/which-microphones-are-best-for-voice-actors/ Mic comparison videos: https://youtu.be/5uyBYnoZB5k https://youtu.be/8ZWiwD5h7Ik…

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  48. 008 Home Studio Part 2: The Voice

    In Lesson 8, John talks about the importance and variables of vocal production, as the second link in the voiceover recording chain. Website⁠: https://johnmatthew.com/ ⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠⁠:...

  49. 007 Home Studio Part 1: The Recording Environment

    In Lesson 7, John begins his home voiceover studio mini-series with a discussion of the first link in the audio recording chain: the recording environment. Website: https://johnmatthew.com ⁠Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew ⁠The Lessons on YouTube⁠:...

  50. 006B Making your voiceover demos & clips

    In Lesson 6 Part 2, John talks about working with a producer to get your demos made, and making simple clips on your own. Voiceover Resource Guide (VORG): https://voiceoverresourceguide.com/ Voiceover Universe: https://voiceoveruniverse.ning.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthew The...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

John Matthew dispenses his knowledge and experience from 30+ years as a working voiceover artist. The lessons are short and focused on a single subject. Lessons 1 through 11 are a self-guided beginning course in voiceover work, complete with assignments to keep you actively progressing toward becoming a competitive voice talent. After that we cover a range of topics useful to both beginners and intermediates. Thanks for listening!

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