Saturday, August 24, 2013

Tips For Choosing A Voice Over Coach NYC

By Tara Daniels


There are various forms of acting. While some people may consider that it is all pretending to do a role there are various approaches and forms. Voice acting is one of them and if you want to develop your skills to a professional level it helps to find a professional voice over coach NYC.

In some respects a vocal performance can be a challenge. This is especially the case with radio where there is no visual to accompany the sound. Therefore the tone needs to be distinct without becoming irritating. A good coach can ensure that any performance is engaging and effective.

Each of these requires different approaches. A good coach will recognise this and help you to develop your skills for the kind of work you want to do. This is why when you first meet a coach it is worth discussing your goals and what you would like to do so you can gauge whether they will be able to coach you in the right way.

As well as how you physically approach a performance you also need to remember that this is still acting. How someone speaks can affect how a character is perceived. For example one particular challenge is in how to differentiate playing a younger version of a character from an older one. It is not just about making the pitch of the voice higher but also having a different energy come through the performance.

A good vocal coach will work with you and ensure that you prepare properly before any vocal work. Given that you depend on being able to speak you need to breathe in the right way and hit the tone in the right way. The coach needs to be able to show that they have the right training in order to do this.

Familiarising yourself with the equipment also helps to make it less intimidating. If you are used to using equipment before your first professional performance then you are more likely to perform well. Furthermore this then means you are likely to get more work on the back of a good performance so this is worth investing time in.

You also need to be aware of how experienced the coach is. Ideally they will be able to demonstrate that they have done vocal work for a number of years. This is not just in terms of being able to do a load of impressions or show off their range of accents but in how long they have been working in the industry and their contacts. Hopefully this also means that they can use their contacts to help you get more work.

Ideally you want to compare a number of options. The easiest way to do this is to check online to find a voice over coach NYC in your local area. With the right approach you will find the ideal one to give you the best chance of getting long term work in the voice over industry.




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