I’m often asked, “What are the odds of ‘making it’ in voiceover?”
Honestly, you can have all the talent in the world, but it’ll die on the vine without drive and momentum. Passion and instincts account for a great deal, but neither will get you anywhere unless you dedicate yourself to sharpening your skills and relentlessly pursuing the work.
So let’s assume you have a work ethic that won’t quit and everyone says you have a remarkable voice. That’s as good a place to begin as any. I say ‘begin’ because I believe, like my former improv/acting coach and mentor Paul Sills, that everyone has talent. But talent, like any muscle, demands continued use and development or it will atrophy. Skill, on the other hand, can and should be taught. However, both require continued application to remain sharp and useful.
Additionally, whatever you repeatedly do and wherever you focus your attention will ultimately become your greatest skills and assets. So exposing yourself to a variety of disciplines is essential as a budding talent.
The problem is that we often fool ourselves into believing that after taken a class or two, we’ve mastered the form. Or, just
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