After more than 50 combined years in the entertainment industry, examining the unique nature of the voiceover business and craft of voiceover acting, we find ourselves mystified by the persistence of various myths perpetuated among those seeking to break into the voiceover acting industry.
I already have a great sounding voice so voiceover acting should be easy for me.
I’ve been doing kooky voices since I was a kid. I’d be perfect for animation.
Everyone tells me I should do voiceovers.
I’ll be able to quit my job and finally do something I love.
Once I get an agent,I’ll be on my way.
It’s easy work and the money is great.
One of the reasons these myths persist, even today, is the historical inertia of the teachers or voiceover coaches that practice through perpetrating the myths. Again, many will turn away if they hear that voiceover acting is more challenging and competitive than they thought, and that the monetary investment can be substantial. One of the best things about human beings is that we tend to give each other the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately, that’s also one of the ways by which we are so easily duped by promises of
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