A friend of mine put it this way, a straight line going across… with no hesitation or distraction. Or you just have the right stuff out of the park. Mainly speaking producers/agents are fickle, there’s s seemingly no rhyme or reason to their madness ;-)
I have seen this time and again with talent that had 30 years experience under their belt, to a talent that has no real experience, implode onto the scene. The X Factor is for the individual producer that thinks you are the bomb. When someone says to me a newbie has no place in the professional arena, I say BS...Let them step up to that mic. We all started where we were, and to limited that ability in us would have killed us. The politics and decision making on all levels is real…just remember to stay friendly, reachable, and most of all teachable. Now you know what that X factor is really all about. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Do you have the X factor?
Producers/agents talk of something referred as the X factor that something special that sets a talent apart from the litter. Now I say this tongue and cheek, The X factor is not the run of the mill everyday stuff on any station USA,,its more. The temperament the tonality the entire delivery says you are different, you are unique and uninhibited to be you. Do you have the X Factor? More on this, Monday. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Thursday, September 24, 2009
What do people say about you?
Some would say hot air, others might say ego.
What I have found along my journey in VO, is nothing of the sort- when it comes to true professionals. Don Keys, a radio legend who passed away several years ago, gave me some advice in my early- early years. No one like’s a Mr. Know it all! I was “20” something then… and it really cut my ego to the core. I thought I was hot stuff and then some. Your character is your calling card, what do people say about you?
Make it a point to emulate good character good habits and etiquettes that go without saying. I have been amazed at how talented a person can be yet their demeanor is pretty scary to say the least. Talent can only take you so far, your person is as important as the product. So practice your lines, and practice good people skills, its good common sense, that just might put more money into your bank account. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
What I have found along my journey in VO, is nothing of the sort- when it comes to true professionals. Don Keys, a radio legend who passed away several years ago, gave me some advice in my early- early years. No one like’s a Mr. Know it all! I was “20” something then… and it really cut my ego to the core. I thought I was hot stuff and then some. Your character is your calling card, what do people say about you?
Make it a point to emulate good character good habits and etiquettes that go without saying. I have been amazed at how talented a person can be yet their demeanor is pretty scary to say the least. Talent can only take you so far, your person is as important as the product. So practice your lines, and practice good people skills, its good common sense, that just might put more money into your bank account. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Teaching an old dog a new trick ;-)
Many people have been forced out of careers due to the recession and have gone back down memory lane to dream again...What they originally wanted to do before life and living set in.
There was a time and place in America if you had a good voice, and there was a station you would have a great shot at loaning your pipes to them. It’s a different world now, technology has given Voice-over talent more ways to promote and send their work to the client in real time. If you are wondering if you can learn a new trick at your age, I say yes you can! Many times men & woman as they mature have character a certain charm and clarity that sells you! And the nice thing is it’s not your looks that book you it’s your voice, your talent.
So Men & woman age is not a factor unless you Allow it to be. There are many seniors making great money in VO, who can tell you to take an aspirin for your heart...A 20 year old? Plavex from a 30 year old, you got to be kidding! So age away, stop dying your hair, let your age be a benefit, you earned it! http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
There was a time and place in America if you had a good voice, and there was a station you would have a great shot at loaning your pipes to them. It’s a different world now, technology has given Voice-over talent more ways to promote and send their work to the client in real time. If you are wondering if you can learn a new trick at your age, I say yes you can! Many times men & woman as they mature have character a certain charm and clarity that sells you! And the nice thing is it’s not your looks that book you it’s your voice, your talent.
So Men & woman age is not a factor unless you Allow it to be. There are many seniors making great money in VO, who can tell you to take an aspirin for your heart...A 20 year old? Plavex from a 30 year old, you got to be kidding! So age away, stop dying your hair, let your age be a benefit, you earned it! http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
I’m your man attitude
The clients happy and your moving on to the next project, its 5:30 pm, you get ready to step into the sound booth and the phone rings….Could you recut lines 2 & 3 The client prefers that you say it this way opposed to the way you were doing it, Ok? Sure thing! The I’m your man attitude of making it the way the client wants it with a smile is the way it should be time & again. Now if this was an ISDN or phone patch job we would have nipped that right then. Good customer service and always attention to detail will give your client peace of mind they made the right choice.
Sometimes Shit happens and you get a client that pays well but they are a pain in the, you know...Let’s just say it for what it is ASS. Going the extra mile like multiple takes and being creative during a session is thoughtful and gives you a chance to show off your skill set. By doing these things well and frequently, will make you stand out and score the gigs that the other guy misses out on because he didn’t have the, I’m your man attitude. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Sometimes Shit happens and you get a client that pays well but they are a pain in the, you know...Let’s just say it for what it is ASS. Going the extra mile like multiple takes and being creative during a session is thoughtful and gives you a chance to show off your skill set. By doing these things well and frequently, will make you stand out and score the gigs that the other guy misses out on because he didn’t have the, I’m your man attitude. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Monday, September 21, 2009
I live in market 10,000 can I make it?
Not all of us live in NYC or Los Angeles so what can you do? Send your demos out to agencies big and small all across the country! Now If your thinking that just sounds so dam easy…well I used to hear this and didn’t get the work because I didn’t realize what was involved with persistence, in making calls following up with Leeds, and just being in the business of selling myself.
When my 6 year old daughter Kaily was born I worked my tail off with a fire inside of me that kept me sharp and in tune with what really mattered. I say this, what really matters to you? What is your motivation factor for success?
You have to have a motivating spirit to make it, in this world! Not just make it, but fly. I love what I do! Keep the fire going inside you, reach hire...Don’t quite. So even if you’re in market whatever! Aspire to be the best there, because there, is really here! It doesn’t really matter where you are; it’s what you can do. If a producer/agent thinks you’re the best man for the job, you got it. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
When my 6 year old daughter Kaily was born I worked my tail off with a fire inside of me that kept me sharp and in tune with what really mattered. I say this, what really matters to you? What is your motivation factor for success?
You have to have a motivating spirit to make it, in this world! Not just make it, but fly. I love what I do! Keep the fire going inside you, reach hire...Don’t quite. So even if you’re in market whatever! Aspire to be the best there, because there, is really here! It doesn’t really matter where you are; it’s what you can do. If a producer/agent thinks you’re the best man for the job, you got it. http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Friday, September 18, 2009
A game plan
A guidance counselor once asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said working in broadcasting! I knew from an early age say around 11 or 12 what I really wanted to do. Now it didn’t hurt that my father was a broadcast engineer. Perhaps you’re getting into this business much more later in life...Don’t worry about that, concentrate on the time you have and move forward.
Having a Game Plan is always recommended! As far as success go’s at this trade you have to be booking gigs, that’s the bottom line. Nailing the lines, keeping the agency happy, and or client should be your goal. A game plan is a life plan, it takes what you want to accomplish and sets it up for future successes. See I left no room for error, yes we miss the mark...But it shouldn’t keep you from going back to the plan.
What is your game plan, how are you looking out on base? Life’ is like a game of base ball, you hit some and you miss some, we want to have a good swing and hitting many outside of the ballpark.
http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
Having a Game Plan is always recommended! As far as success go’s at this trade you have to be booking gigs, that’s the bottom line. Nailing the lines, keeping the agency happy, and or client should be your goal. A game plan is a life plan, it takes what you want to accomplish and sets it up for future successes. See I left no room for error, yes we miss the mark...But it shouldn’t keep you from going back to the plan.
What is your game plan, how are you looking out on base? Life’ is like a game of base ball, you hit some and you miss some, we want to have a good swing and hitting many outside of the ballpark.
http://www.57thstreetmedia.com
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