Resources
Getting Started/General Information Websites:
Voice-Over Xtra START HERE! Great information in the Newcomer tab. Also sign up to receive their emails so you’re in the know about happenings and webinars.
I Want to Be A Voice Actor! – Dee Bradley Baker’s comprehensive all things to know about starting in the industry. It’s a rabbit hole of great information.
The Voice Over Entrance Exam – comprehensive downloadable pdf from Peter O’Connell. He’ll tell you straight up about this industry and what you need to consider. Check it out – it’s free but worth its weight in gold.
VO-BB Forum – One of the original forums for voice actors (before Facebook Groups existed). It’s 19 years strong.
Tom Dheere – VOStrategist – Tom is a wealth of information about running a BUSINESS – a VO Business – because that’s what you’re doing. Need help writing a business plan? Need a mentor or coach? Tom’s your guy.
Narrators Roadmap – All things Audiobook related. Want to know more about how to become an audiobook narrator? This is the place to start.
VORadioOnline.com – 24 hour streaming radio for voice actors with News and information, Gear Listings, Special features and Great Music! TNVO Studios is proud to provide the News Minute feature hosted by Christi Bowen!
V123 Pros Learn how to maximize your Voice123 Profile. If you want to make the platform work for you, then you need to take this class.
The Voice Over Resource Guide – There is no better place to find studio, training, agent or casting director information than this amazing online guide. Seachable and separated by region, it’s a wealth of information.
Must Read Books:
- The Art of Voice Acting (multiple volumes) by James Alburger
- Anything written by Pat Fraley if you are interested in animation or character work
- The Voice Actor’s Guide to Home Recording by Jeffrey P. Fisher and Harlan Hogan
- You Can Bank on Your Voice by Rodney Saulsberry
- Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warm-ups by Rodney Saulsberry
- More Than Just a Voice by Dave Courvoisier
- Voice Over Legal by Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr
- Secrets of Voice over Success by Joan Baker
- Voiceover Achiever: Brand Your VO Career. Change Your Life. by Celia Siegel
- V-Oh! Tips, Tricks, Tools and Techniques to Start and Sustain Your Voiceover Career by Marc Cashman
- The Voice Book by Kate DeVore and Starr Cookman
- Making Money in Your PJs: Freelancing for voice-overs and other solopreneurs
Gear:
Guitar Center/GC Pro If you’re a Voice Actor in Nashville, this is THE place to get your gear. The Pros at GC Pro Nashville and TNVO Studios have partnered to put together some killer equipment packages at astonishing prices. Check them out here and find out the procedure to purchase them.
WhisperRoom Vocal Booths – Tennessee made vocal booths. Proudly used at Tennessee Voice Over Studio. We highly recommend them.
VocalBoothToGo – Booths, Acoustic sound absorption blankets and more gear to make your studio sound it’s best.
ATS Acoustics – Sound Panels and other acoustic treatment to make your studio sound its best. TNVO Studios is proud to feature ATS Acoustic panels.
Full Compass Systems – VO Bundles for all price ranges. Customize or select one of the bundles for easy shopping. Great prices and helpful service.
Sweetwater – Gear (and candy) with great service. Tell Dave Brow TNVO Studios sent you.
Gear Bundles – BSW – Brought to you by The Voice Over Collective, these gear bundles are made for any budget.
Tech Help:
George “The Tech” Whittam Check out our Custom Page with special discounts for TNVO Studios Students. George is one of the “go to” guys in the business for tech insight, help and recommendations. His website is full of great webinars and lists for gear recommendations.
Uncle Roy Yokelson – Need help with tech questions? Seeking help with studio setup? Want to know more about recording software like Adobe Audition or Twisted Wave. Uncle Roy is a wealth of knowledge and a great guy. He’ll solve your problems and you’ll gain a friend.
Jordan Reynolds – Voice Actor and Tech guy, Jordan will give you great advice on how to set up your home recording studio and share great tips for the best gear. His course on Universal Audio’s Apollo interface is a must if you have one.
Blogs:
While Podcasts have become the new blog, these guys have written excellent stuff over the years. Check out their archives for helpful information and industry best practices.
Tom Dheere – The Not So Silent Blog
Dave Courvoisier – CourVO 2.0
Paul Strikwerda – Nethervoice
Peter O’Connell – Voxmarketising
Podcasts:
TNVO Studios Coach Kevin Kilpatrick and Bobbi Maxwell – The Making Wavs VO Podcast
Top 30 VO related Podcasts listed – Top 30 Voice Over Podcasts
TNVO Studios Coach J Rodney Turner’s – Audiobook Narration for Beginners
Marc Scott’s – VOpreneur
Jamie Muffet and Carin Gilfry – The VO Breakfast Show
Business Needs:
- Website creation – Voiceactor.com and Voice Actor Websites; These both offer amazing options for voice actors and excellent value. Voiceactor.com is a DIY website creator that is simple yet powerful. Use code TNVO at Voiceactor.com to receive $20 off a yearly plan.
- Accounting Programs for invoicing and receiving money – Wave, Paypal, Wise, Skrill, Transferwise
- Rate Guides – GVAA Rate Guide and Gravy for the Brain Rate Guide
- File Transfer Sites – WeTransfer, Dropbox, Box
- Pronunciation Guide – Forvo
- Word Calculator – The Voiceover Professional’s Word Counter
- Agents/Studios/Rates Listing – The VORG (Voice Over Resource Guide)
- Legal Help (contracts, etc) – Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr.
- File Backup – Backblaze
- Email Marketing Programs – Constant Contact, MailChimp, Emma
- Visual Content Creation – Canva.com
- The NAVA AI Rider for Contracts – send to clients to protect your voice from misuse.
- VocalMist – Vocal nebulizer to keep your vocal cords healthy.
Website Hosting/Domain Names:
Upper Level Hosting – Fellow voice actor/producer Brad Newman’s excellent website hosting and domain name registry. Best customer service in the industry – hands down!
