-----Original Message-----
From: Kantresa
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 7:05 PM
To: roy@nohoartsdistrict.com
Subject: NOHO cpl. breaking into voice-over work

My wife and I are thinking about breaking into the voice-over game. I know there are hundreds of sites on the web but I am a little overwhelmed by it all. We also work and live in the NOHO and Burbank area which I know is the hot bed of all sorts of studios. How do we find the right classes, studios, and agents? Or do you recommend a web sites that well guide us to more of a local directory. 

Dear Kantresa,

Please correct me if I spell your name wrong.

Voiceovers are a good place to start working in Hollywood. Of course, many of the best voice over studios are actually in the valley, Burbank and North Hollywood. So, NoHo is a good place to start.

First, do what all actors must do. Frequent the small theatres in LA and talk with people about who they go to for voice over classes. Also, check the trade mags for voice over auditions and classes.

Read nohoartsdistrict.com

Ads start can be tricky. Experience will help.

You must meet as many people as possible who act in the business. Connections are the key. Training gives you an advantage.

And a VOICE OVER DEMO TAPE is a must.

Do a commercial, a song, a poem, a character in a movie or play, different voices such as cartoon voices, children voices to show your range – in other words let them HEAR YOUR TALENTS.

Good luck and tell me how you succeed.

Roy      (TOP) 

Copyright 2006 Roy Ayers Baxter, Jr.

 -----Original Message-----
From: kush shetty
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 3:50 AM
To: roy@nohoartsdistrict.com
Cc: kushala@chiragdesigns.com

Subject: urgent enquiry
Dear Roy,
Hi,I m Kushala.
I came to know about you and your organization while I was surfing on the net.

Roy I have a query, it would be great if you help me out with the below.

“I have an excellent voice quality and want to utilize it.
Can you tell me how I can make best use of it and is there a way I can make my career out of it?

Is it possible that I can be a radio jockey or a news reader or do voice dubbings for movies?”
Pls advise..
Regards,
Kushala


Dear Kushala,

If you have a wonderful voice, you are blessed.

There are careers in VOICE OVERS, COMMERCIALS, SINGING, CARTOON VOICES, CHILDREN VOICES, VOICES FOR NARRATIONS, RADIO NEWS, RADIO DJ’S, VJ’S and working as SPOKESPERSON, SALES PEOPLE, TELEPHONE OPPERATORS, TELEPHONE MESSAGES (there are companies who make operator messages for the phone services and business services), TELEMARKETERS, and TEACHERS, CONVENTION FLOOR PA ANOUNCEMENTS and of course, THEME PARKS. There are many ways to use your voice and put it to work.

5 Steps 2 Success
1. Get voice training from the greatest teachers you can find.
2. Make demo tapes of you voice in the areas you want to sell yourself.
3. Audition when and wherever you can.
4. Hang out with others in the business and learn from them.
5. Get representation (do the other 4 above, first) seek a Manager, Agent, Publicist, etc.

The best way to get going in the business is to get going in the business. Only you can put yourself in front of people. You must be brave and energetic. Never think you know everything. Never think you are better than anyone else. Just be the best you can be, gain confidence by doing it and if you are good, then, others will tell you how good you are.

Show biz can be a hard road even when it comes easy. So, never take it for granted. You must do due diligence everyday. Yesterday, I worked from 8am on Saturday to 1:30am Sunday morning. Got a few nods and then again I’m up and writing this since at 7am this Sunday morning. The business of Show Business does not rest. You can turn on a radio or TV any time of the day or night everyday and night and that is what a lot of us have to get used to in order to survive in this biz.

So, if you think you must do it to feel like you have used your god given talents, then, I applaud you and invite you to take the big step toward your goals, whatever they may be.

There are radio and TV channels in the Asian countries that need good VJ’s. Where ever you live, check out your local TV and radio stations first. Before you approach them, PLEASE for your sake, DO THE 5 STEPS 2 SUCCESS that are listed above.

Best of luck to you,

Roy      (TOP) 

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