Voice Coaches Radio provides advice, motivation, professional perspective, honesty, and humor to aspiring and professional voice actors. Interviews, contests, examples, and insider info, mixed with realistic expert advice, Voice Coaches radio is an invaluable educational resource.
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Introducing The Coaches’ Voice first podcast series, CV Spaces. CV Spaces is a series of audio conversations we record on Twitter Spaces each week, where we react to one of English football’s biggest talking points from the weekend with analysis from top-level coaches. Our guest coaches also share their coaching practices and tips relating to that week's talking point, and answer questions from our live listeners. If you want to catch CV Spaces live, follow us on Twitter @CoachesVoice and yo ...
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Voice Coaches Radio – #647 Variety and Growth
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This week Marissa dives into a student question on animation and character work and how to grow into the variations one needs.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio – #646 A Dose of Vitamin D (Sundstrom!)
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This week Marissa chats with former student, D Sundstrom who recently tackled her very first demo! Explore her story and what lead her to this brand new adventure! Want to join an upcoming workshop? LEARN MORE Want to hear more from D? LISTEN HEREBy Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about a recent situation and situations over the years that made her realize how she works best. Sometimes, you really just have to “do you, boo!”By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #644 – Hard Work Incoming
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about what it takes to do voice over. Some believe it will be a lot easier than it truly is and maybe that’s our own fault as pro’s making it *look* easy. But, that’s the skills involved! So, are you ready to put in the work?By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #643 – What’s In A Studio?
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about some of the stuff that, when you’ve been in the business for a long time, you forget what people just starting don’t really know: what’s in a studio and why!By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #642 – How to Educate Yourself
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa goes over something that was brought up recently: “Can I over educate myself? Can I over practice?” Well…can you?By Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a commercial opportunity recently that was a bit different than how others are written. But, the trick she didBy Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #640 – Summer Reading Lists
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, while some are prepping for their summer reading lists, yours may look a little different. Marissa jumps into the world of audiobooks and chats about how many get into VO with the want of audiobooks, but it’s a little more complicated than we give it credit for. So where... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #639 – Is It Possible to Over Practice?
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the question of, “is it possible to over practice?” The simple answer is yes and no…we’ll discuss.By Voice Coaches
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This week with Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa discusses pacing and its importance. More than a handful of students will have pacing issues from the beginning but continue to have that issue for various reasons. So, how do you fix it?By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #636 – How to React When AI Is Involved
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This week Marissa had an interesting opportunity pop up and it seemed really exciting until the term “A.I.” got involved. Hear what’s popped up and how she’s handling what could be.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #635 – Getting to Know Patrick Tokarz
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This week Marissa sat down to chat with a Voice Coaches student, Patrick Tokarz! He’s currently on his journey that, like any, has had some minor bumps along the way and he’s getting ready to re-record his demo! Lets see what he’s up to!By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #634 – Uh Oh, I’m Overwhelmed Again
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about something we’re all bound to feel at some point: overwhelmed. Lets face it, as you’re starting out in vo, chances are you’ve got another full time job that needs to come first. So, how can you grow in voice over, if your time is limited and... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #633 – What Types of Work Are REALLY Out There?
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa jumps into the reality of Voice Over. Many of us start off knowing of audiobooks, commercials and training videos….but, what type of work is really out there? Maybe this will be a bit eye opening on what you could be seeking out for work next. Wanna... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #632 – Self Awareness Is Key
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, a student recently gave Marissa a light bulb moment on a piece of being a voice actor, or really anything in life, that’s so important. It all comes down to: self awareness. Lets talk… Wanna get involved and check out an intro class? CLICK HEREBy Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #631 – Genny P on the M-I-C!
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa got to sit and chat with former student, Genny P! She’s recently gone through the Voice Coaches program and recorded her demo…so what has she been working on? How has she been approaching things? What’s next? Wanna get involved and check out an intro class? CLICK... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #630 – A Chat with Simone from Voice Coaches!
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the opportunity to chat with fellow Voice Coaches trainer and curriculum creator, Simone! Simone joined the team just over a year ago and comes with a wide variety of background in voice over…we’ll dive into her history, her favorite opportunities and what her job and goal is... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #629 – Should I Have a Business Plan?
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a student that was picking her brain earlier this week, Harry, who was talking to a friend about starting voice over. His friend asked him if he had a business plan and he wasn’t even sure if he should have one. So, should you? Wanna... View ArticleBy Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa sits down and chats with former student Walkita White! Walkita recently got in the studio for her demo and blew it out of the water! But, going into it, Marissa wasn’t sure how things were going to go based on their last session together. So, what did Walkita... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #627 – What Are They Looking For?
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the opportunity to find out what’s most important, to at least one person, who hires out voice over talent and what they suggest you should be practicing and preparing for.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #626 – Wave of Emotions
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a opportunity pop up that sent a rollercoaster of feeling through her over the course of a week…and guess what, that’s 100% normal.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #625 – Knowing Your Audience
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a question come from Troy who, as an African American male was curious, “do the basics still apply, regardless of race and ethnicity?”By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #624 – Spotlight on Nancy Cartwright
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa puts the spotlight on voice actor, Nancy Cartwright! She’s a great example of talent and why all jobs, big and small hold incredible importance.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #623- Realizing You’re Human
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa goes over something you need to come to terms with: You’re Human. I know, I struggle with that, too. Because of our human qualities, things happen, like stumbles and fumbles so how do we correct ourselves in these moments? Is it okay to stumble? What benefits of these... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #622- The Art of Self Promoting
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, the biggest thing people ask about on a regular basis, outside of where to look for opportunity is how to get themselves out there in the first place. Marissa has been working with self promotion and the art of social media since its creation. Hear which she finds beneficial... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #621- Uh Oh! Everyone’s Sick
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has noticed it seems like everyone right now is sick. So, as someone in field that requires you to sound your best on the reg, how do you keep yourself in tip top shape? What can you do? Lets chat!By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #620- Reference and Be open
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa chats about something that is bound to come up from time to time and the question on, what do you do? How do you handle it? What, exactly? Being up for the same gig as someone you know or being in the place of having to refer someone... View ArticleBy Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #619: The Art of Self Directing
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, it’s true, the world of voice over has changes drastically in the last few years (thanks, pandemic!) It’s allowed a lot more opportunity right in the comfort of your own home studio and for Marissa, it’s been a lot of that from the beginning in so many ways. Within... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #618: Manifesting Your Outcome
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has been looking back and reflecting (as some do when we get into a new year) and she’s had a few realizations in the process. Is it possible to manifest your own future or opportunities? If you say it out loud, will it happen? It seems like that’s... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #617: New Year, New Goals!
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa starts diving into the important stuff: 2024 Goals and Resolutions! The beautiful thing is that every day is a new day to start fresh, but a lot of people utilize the new year as a clean slate. So, no matter how you’re approaching it, what would you like... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #616: Batter Up! Special Guest, Brian Batter Chats
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, to start the New Year, Marissa sat down with former VC student, Brian Batter who has an incredible background in public speaking. Before he was even on the podcast, Marissa knew this is the guy to potentially inspire and motivate your voice over journey as a great kick off... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #615 – The Art of a ” Thank You”
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, before a holiday break Marissa wanted to say “Thank you,” but also get into why a “thank you” is so incredibly important throughout your voice career, but life in general.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #614 – Winds Up The Pitch…STRIKE!
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has been exploring what’s happening for Video Game voice actors and a potential strike coming up. The writers and actors went and buttoned their strike up earlier this year, but it seems as if every facet of the industry is fighting for something right now…By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #613 – Where Ya Lookin?!
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa asks the simple question when it comes to work: “Where ya lookin?” Make a list and check it twice this holiday season.By Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa chats about the importance of the type of microphone and headphones you’re investing it and why right now is a great time to invest. Plus some other helpful places to look!By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #611 – Thankful Reminders
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, as we get into our Thanksgiving celebrations it is always good to not just reflect on the year thus far, but to have some reminders of what’s important to not let slip in each audition or project.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #610 – The Pressure Builds
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa gives a little update on a couple students…and how one was creating their own mountain to cross.By Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa was asked about age and how it can effect opportunity…could it? will it? Lets discuss.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #608 – Some Good News
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa gives an update on something that has been a pain in the neck (eye) for the last couple of years within her life, which, in turn, caused a struggle at times in career moments.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #607 – Is AI Causing A VO Strike?
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa found an article about AI and the challenges it’s causing for pro’s in the field of voice acting. The typical payday and residuals could be taken away due to a robot…what are they demanding and how are they choosing to fight the battle?By Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa wants to know the voice over project you feel like everyone in this business needs to hear. Mainly because, she’s been catching up on a Netflix show called, “YOU,” which relies heavily on voice over to tell its story. It’s incredibly well done and when you realize how... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #605 – How Do You Use It?
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa dives into the things to pay attention to when starting or getting yourself to where you’re meant to start in voice over. It’s all about paying attention to how you use your voice…By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #604 – We’re All Worrying…
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa tackles the topic that comes up all the time: we’re worried. All of us, all the time. We question ourselves, we put ourselves down, tell ourselves we’re not good enough or can’t do things. It’s worthy of chatting about it from time to time to remember, we actually... View Article…
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Voice Coaches Radio #603 – Always Want More For Yourself (A Story)
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had found an interview with someone very prominent in animation voice over who has had some wild success…but, saw an opportunity to take themselves to another level and what they did to make it happen.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #602 – Awaiting Approval
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa is in the process of doing some voice work and knows something is coming down the pipeline, but what, exactly? It turns out, the script is awaiting approval and here’s why this is an important reminder.By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #601 – Don’t Talk Yourself Down
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about how we can be our own worst enemy. Recently a student had a belief that they wouldn’t get work due to sounding “vanilla,” as they put it. Oh, but wait…what is really happening here?By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #600 – Conventions & Conversations
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa chats a bit about conventions and listening in on what voice actors have had to say about their sector of the industry. How could this help you?By Voice Coaches
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Voice Coaches Radio #599 – Fun (Exclamation Point)
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about one of the biggest hurdles you need to jump as you’re starting in the business (or any industry, really) and how to get to what it’s all about: FUN!By Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa was recently going down the nostalgic 90’s road and popped on Mrs. Doubtfire…what her childhood brain forgot was how voice over intense the opening of the film actually is and what was to come throughout the film itself. How can it help YOU? Lets talk about it.…
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Voice Coaches Radio #597 – Auditioning Reminders
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has recently had some down time and started auditioning for some new work. When you’re in the heart of it, some things come back up that are easily forgotten.By Voice Coaches
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