This Week's Question:

A final and very thoughtful question from Michael Bentley - a second year student in the Theatre Creation and Performance program at Red Deer College in Alberta:

Michael:

What traits do you look for in someone, that make you want to work with them?

Tracey:

Generosity.

Curiosity.

Humility.

Playfulness.

Quiet confidence.

Experience.

Imagination.

Creativity.

Guidance.

Professionalism.

Patience.

A sense of humour.

Authenticity.

Compassion.

Spontaneity.

Smarts.

Sensitivity.

Reliability.

Consistency.

Gratitude.

I welcome your questions for future posts on Inside Voice. You can find my contact info on the Home page.

Until next time,

Tracey

This Week's Question

This week’s very creative question from Theatre student Michalel Bentley:

Michael:

How big a role does singing and music play in being a good voice actor?

Tracey:

Great question!

They are both great skills to bring to the process. Vocal dynamics, tone, cadence and phrasing are a big part of voice-over work. It’s all storytelling, no matter what kind of voice project you are working on and a musical ear can really help with that.

I have coached many musicians and singers who have become voice actors in the commercial and animation markets - not only singing theme & character songs for cartoons but voicing & singling the brand “musical stings” for major ad campaigns.

Feel free to share your questions about commercial voice-over for future posts on Inside Voice. You can find my contact info on the Home page.

Until next time,

Tracey