The Importance Of A Voice Talent Coach

By Harold Parker


While individuals can often find vocal acting work without training, the best jobs often require at least some level of coaching. As such, to make the most of a career as a voice talent artist, it is often good to have a coach. For, these professionals can provide insight into auditions while finding the highest paying jobs in the business.

In most cases, these professionals have had several years of training before becoming qualified to work as a coach. There are other ways of getting into the business. However, while there are a number of professional webinars and workshops, those with a coach often get the best work.

Those hiring a coach, tend to have a better chance of acquiring work as voice artists. For, while having a good voice is key to success in the industry, so is knowing how to audition, and where the best jobs are located. Since coaches seem to know more about these aspects than can be taught through online coursework, individuals hiring a coach often see more overall success than others.

As with theater arts in general, there are a number of areas of focus when it comes to vocal work. These can include, commercials, public service announcements as well as work in film and television. As each has its own style, it is important to know which area one desires to work in before acquiring a coach or attending a focused or generalized training program.

When it comes to working in this field, individuals must be adaptable and flexible. For, this type of work is in no way a nine to five job. Rather, it is one in which one must be ready to make revisions on rather short notice. As such, most of these artists remain on call twenty four seven so as to make emergency revisions as requested.

The industry is also a volatile one, especially for those whom are easily offended. For, while there may a number of revisions required during the course of a project, artists can not take the revisions personally or as a reflection of the quality of work. There are often times when scripts are revised, thus needing revision of previous vocal tracks. If a director, writer or project manager does return work based on quality issues, it is important to acknowledge how the work can be made better in the future.

Generally, a project will only require one or two rounds of revisions before being finalized. As such, once the project is complete, the artist is then notified. In some cases, artists work on a number of different projects for different people. Whereas, others work on multiple projects for the same person or studio. Whatever the case, it is essential that the artist always review all audio material before each submission, especially if doing so after revisions.

In most cases, those whom are dedicated to learning, and whom have the funds required to get involved in the business often find success. Although, there are also others whom no matter how hard one might try, are just not a good fit for this type work. In such cases, it is often possible for these individuals to find work in the industry, just not as a vocal artist or coach.




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