Radio Verses Voice-Over World!

Many people in radio assume that because they have voiced a zillion spots, their qualified to be called expert in voice-over! Not always so. If the measure is just the station you’re working for, great! But if you want to break into the voice-over universe so to speak, you need to rethink several things. First off Agency’s most always never use so called radio people, at least the big agencies! Don’t just take my word for it, ask around.

Now that doesn’t mean you don’t have talent, or a nice voice! Voice-over and voice artistry is indeed magic, and can be described many different ways by many different people. Mainly there’s a polish, a sound that producers know it when they hear it…Become familiar with the in sounds much like music, but applied for the Voice-over world. It’s like a melody being played; you hear it on TV, the radio & your computer all of that can give you an idea of what is being utilized in the real world today.

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Get Noticed

We all want to succeed in our career’s right? Listening to casting agents, big time voice-guys and gals, getting noticed is not always the way we plan. When lightning strikes will you be ready to impress? The stories from water cooler talk is, at a hotel desk, on a shuttle bus, the plan ride...Or waiting for a cab, a conversation takes place that inevitably Leeds to what you do for a living.

You say, I’m a voiceover talent. Chances are… they will ask if they’ve heard you before. You say… “I don’t know if you have? Hand them a card and a demo. You would be surprised how things like that turn into big jobs. Want to get noticed? Be ready for the opportunities, get out there and mingle, talk to people that are related to the industry, everyone knows somebody bigger then themselves. If you want things to start happening for you, get out there yourself and get you noticed….when you do that, then you will get noticed. Now the rest is up to you. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com

Put your heart into it

There is a time for each person to make up their minds whether or not there heart is truly into it! It amazes me how non-challant people can be with their careers, or their very lives. You have heard it said, if you knew you only had 30, or 60 days to live, what would you do?

Most of you reading this have hopefully much more time to live your dreams. Are you putting your heart into voice-overs? Do you want to be good, ok, mediocre? Put your heart into your passion, take the time to absorb the atmosphere around you and become the ball like in the classic movie, Caddie Shack. (SEE THE MOVIE IF YOU STILL HAVENT SEEN IT) Why live without doing otherwise, a dirt nap will come soon enough, get going with your plans and stop listening to negative voices.


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paying the price

I had a most interesting day yesterday to go along with several other days of bad car days! I purchased a used car that seemed to just need a few things here and there…but nothing major…well it turns out the starter, the Ac unit, the alternator , the battery, the ignition all needed to be fixed. You see I didn’t use an expert on cars to tell me these things before buying; instead I went on the so called good word of the seller. I watched the mechanic as he fixed my car with grease and sweet all over him.

I thought to myself, he knows exactly what he’s doing and it’s getting fixed the way I was promised in the beginning. Yes there was a price to be paid; you know I paid it gladly ;-) Some think we live the life of glamour in the Voice business, it’s not easy, but it’s what we do, because we love it, and we know what we’re doing, because we have earned the right to step into a studio, voice the project and collect a check for a job well done.

It’s worth paying the price for training, for seminars, for ongoing education in your field, don’t short change yourself, use an expert!

Consult someone that knows what they’re doing, I learned the hard way buying this car I have, but it’s a reminder that we cannot always wear rose colored glasses.
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Go it alone attitude

In my 20,s I had to learn some lessons that I wish many I come across would have learned. That is, It’s not a go it alone world! Example I don’t need a coach, I work in radio and have done thousands of spots, why would I pay you or anyone else? It’s true that person properly did voice those spots at that radio station, but did he really get paid for it? And where did those spots air? was there residuals to be made from that?

On a local level if that is where you are at a station that is different from being a professional Voice-over artist.
The simplest way to put it for radio guy’s… you knows when a spot came in from an agency? The spot was written, voiced, produced by a professional talent that works on the agency level. There’s a noticeable difference when it’s done right. Seek someone on a larger level then you, no matter who you are. Visit us at
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www.VoiceoverUniverse.com

I have worked with Zurek during a Voice-over seminar earlier this year and was blown away by his real passion for the business! http://www.voiceoveruniverse.com/ is a professional portal into the very workings of the industry itself. Now it’s really a small world when you explore what’s inside, but what you’ll find is a healthy spirit of men & woman who want to be the very best at what they do. I am proud to be a member, and now on the who’s who page of professional voice-coaches in the United States.
Explore the blogs listen to the audio, learn all you can, there’s much to know, and plenty of amazing talent that have been very kind to me through the years. Bob Souer, Bob Bergen, Don Morrow who all have lent me their ear from time to time to better direct my efforts in business, or the art of Voice-over’s itself. Like I say often to my student’s, aspire to be higher...Keep looking to the pro’s that have been doing this for eons!

ZUREK VO
“Unleash your VO beast”
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Voiceover Expo 2009 was a hit!
Saturday, March 14th, 2009
March 14, 2009 (Plantation, FL.) - My first thought when I saw the ad for Voiceover Expo 2009 on Craigslist was, “Oh Boy! This is probably just another person trying to cash in, but quickly after the smoke in my head cleared I said, “You find diamonds in the unlikeliest places.”

Keith Alan & Voiceover Expo 2009 were just that!

Fifty or so people sat in the conference room taking notes and nibbling on the refreshments the Expo provided while Keith spoke about his early childhood years, the importance of organization, generosity and humility. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com

Though the event was for beginners, some true heavy weights showed up. Gary Travers, A real pro who owns VO-USA.com, spoke about the integrity of running a pay site, and the difference between an announcer and a real person. Also in attendance were Courtney Young, Vanessa James, “The Spanish Voice” Carlos Estanga and the “Un nouncer” Doug Turkel.

All in all, I give Voiceover Expo 2009 an A+, and look forward to next one.

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Be great

Have you ever strived to do something good, perhaps even great? Why not great? Think about how you felt when you got an A when you studied and passed with flying colors...Was it worth it? To be great, you need to think big, play big and talk big. Now this might seems like a pep talk, it is and it’s what really motivates me to persevere when others come & go. I am relentless; you need to be the same if you are going to be great. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com

Finding your voice

The process of finding your voice can seem frightening and exciting for a growing VO Talent, developing different niche areas such as, narration, Promo; Movie trailer can broaden your opportunities greatly.
Remember never assume you are a know it all! Make sure you work with a PROFESSIOANL that “knows how to critique you and cultivate your delivery” so you can be the voice that is needed.

I have found that no matter how much I think I know...there’s always much more to learn. Finding your voice, or in this case voice's expands your reperture and greatly opens more doors because of your versatility. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com

Step right up to the mic

For 20 plus years I have been doing professional Voice-overs, that in no way means a new comer cannot break into the business. What Bob Bergen www.bobbergen.com recently told me was, the industry doesn’t need another voice…it needs another you! You are one of a kind, your personality, your spin on it ultimately will set you apart from voices that just seems to fill the space. So step right up to the mic! Visit our home page at

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It’s a great time to get into the business

Voice-over’s mean different things to many people, the fact is, professional Voice-over artist’s know the true meaning of this talent.

Yes acting is a part of it, but knowing what’s right for you and works well for you can only be determined by working with a Voice-over coach. If you’re knocking yourself out, and not getting results, try a new approach like hiring a skilled coach. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com

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Stop complaining

It’s a human tendency to wine and complain and have a grown up temper tantrum! The reality is it usually doesn’t change the outcome of the situation. Yes it might feel good for a moment, but ultimately its time wasted. I had a boss when I worked for a large radio group in Tampa who thought it was his mission in life to brow beat me and hold me down. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
I worked for this guy for 6 precious years, he didn’t keep me there, and it was by my choice I stayed…until I decided it was enough, the relationship ended. The moral of this story is simple…STOP Complaining about it, do something about your situation. Life is short, opportunities come and go, I believe if you stay positive and do the right thing, opportunities will come your way.http://www.57thstreetmedia.com

Keeping things going

I often get people in this downed economy ask how I still find work doing VO? First I stay in-touch with company's-agency's, who may not have used me for awhile! Secondly, I make it a point to let those people know how much I appreciate the relationship we have. Thirdly, when I get the ring from the client, I get it done ASAP! Company's like to think, they are#1 and you know to me, they are. Keep knocking on those doors, keep being excellent at what you do....being professional is not over rated. Visit our home page at http://www.57thstreetmedia.com/ http://www.57thstreetmedia.com