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To become a Spanish Voice Over Talent in the United States, especially if you’re a Foreign Voice Over, you will need more than your desire to achieve your goal.
Preparation and a clear goal in mind are key to reach any job dream. Voice over is a competitive market with many options. It is your job to find out what’s the perfect fit for you and this takes time.
If you really want to become a Professional Voice Over Talent, there are many things to consider but the one listed below are the more important especially if you are starting your VO career now.
8 Tips for Voice Over Beginners
1. Get a Voice Over Coach
First ask yourself: “Do I want to be a cheap Voice Over Talent or a Professional VO? Is your want to be serious in this market, then a coach is the price to pay. There are so many categories to learn, such as Dubbing, E-learning Voiceover, Video Game Commercial, Narration, Audiobook and more, so, do yourself a favor and find out what you’re really good at before wasting your energy. Trust your coach, follow the instructions and don’t just deliver the responsibility for your improvement to him/her. Practice, practice, and practice!
2. Get Professional Voice Over Equipment
Start practicing not only your voice but also with your recording skills. A good computer (preferably apple), a Voice Over Software and a decent Mic are the minimum items necessary to start. Regarding your Microphone. There is a considerable difference between a USB Mic and a Large Condenser Microphone. Go small and your gigs are going to pay for the Voice Over equipment upgrade in time.
3. Record a Professional Demo, only when you’re ready
Time is money, hence the price. There’s a whole bunch of Voice Over Demo Production companies and individuals out there. The ones that really do a great job generally spend the time to take the best of you. To have an idea about them you can even go the Voice Arts Awards site and check the Nominees
4. Find several Voice Over Agents
Check first the Agencies in your area. Then continue with the non-local ones, learn about what they do, what makes them special. Do not reach out if you haven’t taken the time to learn a little about them, to follow them on Social Media, to get involved in their community. And when you’re ready to have them know that you exist, be short, be polite, be confident. Go with a short presentation like: “I’m a Female Neutral Latin American Spanish Voice Over Talent with an emphasis in…”. Give them from two to 4 weeks before reaching out again.
5. Build your Website
There are thousands of Voice Over Artist Websites out there! Build a professional presence online, make your website standout and make sure is aligned with the SEO and quality code standard. I highly recommend going for a prepared and Convenient Marketing Agency with quality Graphic Designer and Service is always the right move.
Make sure you display on your HOME your style, background, a nice playlist of “Downloadable” Voice Over Demo Samples, your Services and how to contact you.
6. Learn about the Voice Over Talent rates
Take a look at the GVAA Rate Guide, even if you’re Non-Union, to have an idea of what Professional Voice Over Rates look like, and rely on your coach to guide you along the way.
7. Reach Out Directly
There’s plenty of Voice Over Production Companies, entrepreneurs, brands, Radio, TV, Web and even physical stores that need some Voice Over Recording. Don’t be shy! Learn how to reach out them and call the right person. Be confident and friendly. Ask questions about their target, show yourself interested and always be professional!
8. Increase your Knowledge and Skills
Start creating a new routine to work on your voice, Practice with the coach and check how other professional VO present themselves. Listen and Record some Demo Samples, joke around, play with your intentions, colors, and resources meet people, be part of Spanish Voice Over Talent communities. Start a new topic, read VoiceOver articles, listen to podcasts even if they are not Spanish driven and read out loud anytime you can pretending you have a whole audience listening to you.
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