Is Voice Over Training Really Crucial to Setup a Successful Voice Over Business? - 0 views
started by Kirby Merritt on 15 Mar 12
started by Kirby Merritt on 15 Mar 12
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Are you aware that the voice over industry has never been so active? It's true. Voice actors and voice talent are in more demand today than ever before. The reason for this may very well be because there are more and more companies who can see the advantages of having professional voice overs to strengthen their brands both offline and online. Anyone with the right skillset and motivation to succeed could be a excellent contender to win any of the voice over contracts that are offered on the internet or through voice over agents. So, if you are contemplating getting into the voice over business, then right now is definitely a very exciting moment in time to do so.
Now returning to our question about voice over training. Its a good question and one that is applicable to virtually every business out there, not just the voice over industry. You can really divide the answer to this question into three sections: 1) time to success, 2) your confidence level and 3) financial position. Let's take a look at each of these one by one.
You can grow your voice over business quickly or slowly.
Although there are a few voice over artists who have been able to start their voice over businesses at a rapid pace without any type of voice over training, I have to admit that these are few and far between. I am certain that voice over training can definitely help accelerate the time it takes to find success in your business. Remember voice over training comes in many forms and can be anything from an online short article that helps to demystify how to set up a home recording studio on a shoestring budget, to a paid internet based course that provides step by step ideas to record more effective voiceovers or maybe even a workshop or local seminar where an individual who already has a profitable voice over business is sharing their knowledge on how to generate more voice over work. Any of these forms of voice over training can radically help you become successful in your business faster.
With the amount of information readily available online nowadays there is simply no reason why anyone should be building their business slowly and without any voice over training. The only cautious word of experience I will offer is, do not go from a place of lack of information to information overload. This is sometimes the difficulty with obtaining free voice over training, its spread across the web on many different web sites and usually in no particular order. It is therefore your task to find the pieces and try to make sense of them as the voice over tips relate to your business.
The second part is about Confidence.
I am sure you have adequate confidence with regards to sitting in front of a microphone and recording a voice over but that is not what I mean here. The point I am making is that do you have the confidence and determination in yourself to build your voice over business on your own and without any voice over training if you found yourself at some of the following hurdles: a) a string of failed voice over auditions, b) struggling to get regular voice over work for a prolonged period of time, c) an unsatisfied client who will not pay you.
Let me tell you right now, that the voice over business is a amazing and rewarding business to be in and I would not change my career for any other. However there are days where I am glad I had a voice over coach who I could speak to when I came across a new obstacle or problem. You have to really ask yourself that if you faced certain business challenges as your build your business, do you have the confidence to overcome them on your own or would some voice over training or coaching prove beneficial both emotionally and financially.
Is It Worth Investing In Voice Over Training?
Finally like any type of training that will help in the pursuit of a worthwhile career, you must look at the financial implications. The way that some people look at any type of financial outlay for voice over training, in my opinion is wrong. Let me give you an example. You have just started your new voice over business and are attempting to record a good voice over demo. You could easily spend weeks or even months researching bits of information online trying to find the ideal microphone, editing software, vocal techniques etc... or you could find a voice over training course focused on creating a voice over demo. Let's say the voice over training costs just $197, some may cost less, some more. Is your time worth this investment? You see, by investing in such voice over training courses, could have you out there getting voice over work and overcome the hurdle of recording a good voice over demo. Just imagine how many voice over projects you have not been able to take on or even audition for whilst you spent a month trying to find free suggestions or training to help record that demo on your own, surely if you had your voice over demo ready, just one job could have made you your investment back.
We really must appreciate the value of voice over training in terms of time saved and not just be blinded by the monetary aspect. Now, if you are not in a financial position to get any voice over training then do not worry. It may take you a little digging around on the web to find high quality voice over training resources to help you on your journey but if you have the desire to succeed then you will make it, even if it takes a little time longer.
So let's summarise this short discussion on whether voice over training in some form is absolutely necessary to build a successful voice over business. The simple answer is yes, but it really depends on how quickly you want to start seeing an income from your voice over business, whether or not you have the confidence and determination to overcome business obstacles on your own and whether or not you're in a financial position to invest in yourself to accelerate your learning curve. I am sure you can achieve success in a voice over business without voice over training, but it will probably take you a lot longer and in my opinion and with the amount of information and voice over training courses available nowadays why would you want to put off getting paid for recording voice overs.
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