Getting Started with Voiceover (VO)
In this podcast (taken from an online talk), voice acting expert, coach, and founder of BRAVA: Melissa Thom, provides an in-depth introduction to the art and business of Voiceover.
She talks through the necessary skills, experience, and mindset required to take the first steps into the industry - including the importance of training, understanding budgets, marketing, and finding the right coach.
She also explores different ways of securing work within the industry, such as agents, pay-to-play sites, cold calling, repeat clients, auditioning, and more.
This session is aimed at those who are new to voiceover, or have a budding interest in voice acting.
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00:02 Introduction and Welcome
00:44 Getting Started in the World of Voice-Over
01:34 Who Can Be a Voice Actor?
05:11 Understanding Voice Acting and Voice-Over
07:45 Finding Voice Over Opportunities
10:33 Planning Your Voice Acting Career
21:59 Auditioning and Booking Work
27:15 The Importance of Training and Coaching
29:02 What Makes a Good Voice Actor?
30:17 Conclusion and Next Steps
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High Notes
High Notes is a podcast featuring conversations on the art and business of voice, hosted by voice actor and BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom. From Mongolian throat singing to vocal health, accents, gaming, and more, HIGH NOTES uncovers the craft behind the business.
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- No. of episodes: 13
- Latest episode: 2025-06-11
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