Advice – Page 10 – Marc Scott Coaching

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Marc Scott

Voice Over Is Not About You. It’s About Them.

I started watching the new cooking competition show The Taste on ABC. I love watching some of the cooking competitions. I live vicariously through the dishes of the chefs and home cooks and aspire to cook just like them one day.

While watching a couple episodes, I noticed there seemed to be two different groups cooking. I’m not talking about the professional chefs and home cooks either. Two other groups. Perhaps a little more subtle. Not everyone would pick up on them. Continue reading Voice Over Is Not About You. It’s About Them.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Marc Scott

Clicky Mouth? Try Biotene!

I read a post on Voice123 the other day about mouthwash. In it, the voice talent that wrote the post specifically mentioned Biotene. He was told by his doctor that it worked great for dry and clicky mouth.

Is clicky even a word?

I digress… Continue reading Clicky Mouth? Try Biotene!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Marc Scott

Angry? Upset? Frustrated? Don’t Make This Mistake.

You didn’t get the job.

The client changed their mind at the last minute.

You tanked an audition and you know it.

You’re dealing with a dry spell.

The bank account doesn’t lie. You’re not making enough money.

Your computer locked up before you hit save.

One of your pieces of equipment just died. Continue reading Angry? Upset? Frustrated? Don’t Make This Mistake.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Marc Scott

The Secret To Finding Your Voice Over Sweet Spot

Yesterday I wrote about finding your voice over sweet spot. It’s all about the evolution from wanting to be in voice over to wanting to be in [insert niche here] voice over.

As an example, as much as Casey Kasem was my hero and I want to be the next guy that voices half the characters on Scooby Doo, I know I have no skills for the cartoon market. So I don’t focus on cartoon voice over work. You’ve got to know your strengths and focus all your energy there. Continue reading The Secret To Finding Your Voice Over Sweet Spot

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Marc Scott

Know Your Niche: Finding Your Voice Over Sweet Spot

It’s not good enough to say, “I want to be a voice over talent.” It’s too broad. It’s like saying, “I want to be an Olympian.” What kind of Olympian? Summer games? Winter games? Solo sport? Team sport? Water sport? Snow sport? You’ve got to narrow it down.

You’ve got to find your sweet spot. Continue reading Know Your Niche: Finding Your Voice Over Sweet Spot